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2013 Chevrolet Traverse Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse has 24 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

Electrical
39
Powertrain
24
Other
24
Airbags
18
Steering
18
Engine
15
Speed Control
8
Seat Belts
4

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 2, 2023POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESthe breaks grind and took it to a shop they said it was my anit break locked up when my car comes to...
Feb 13, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 25-35 MPH, the vehicle ...
Jun 20, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThis had occurred more than 4 times. I was at the stop light, when the light turned turned I proceed...
May 25, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMService Traction Control, Traction Control Off/On/Off, Service All Wheel Drive display on dash. Chec...
May 19, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWe were on a trip to Kansas from Wisconsin and the check engine light went on StabiliTrak warning ca...
May 16, 2022POWER TRAINthe transmission is not working properly and needs to be replaced. It is a known issue, but GM will...
Jul 7, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy 2013 Chevy Traverse LT began Very ruff Idling, Battery Charging system, Traction control, Stabili...
Sep 17, 2020POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETHE CAR IS A 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS WITH 98,804 MILES ON IT. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHIC...
Aug 8, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS ON LONG CAR RIDES EVEN THOUGH THE FLUIDS ARE ALL FINE THE TR...
May 14, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS ON 5/6/2030, A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VE...
Apr 30, 2019POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING MY 2013 TRAVERSE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THIS W...
Mar 17, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE W/ 126K MILES: WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT OFF. EVERY...
Feb 19, 2019POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING AND MY STABILI TRAK LIGHT COMES ON I'M IN THE LEFT LANE GOING 60 MPH MY SPEED DROPS TO...
Jan 10, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELLERATED FROM A STILL POSITION, AND ACCELERATED TO GET UP TO SPEED, VEHICLE ENG...
Oct 26, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE W/ 120K MILES: WHILE DRIVING 75MPH ON THE FREEWAY THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT OFF. EVERY...
Apr 16, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE HEADLIGHT BULB BURNT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN ...
Jul 23, 2017POWER TRAINI WANT TO REPORT A VERY DANGEROUS AND SAFETY HAZARD THAT WE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED WITH OUR 2013 LTZ T...
Jun 8, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINECAR STALLS WHILE IDLING. THE RPM'S AND THE BATTERY GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET...
Oct 19, 2015POWER TRAINIT HAS A 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT SLIP EVERYONE AND THE BUT SOMETIMES IT DOES IT SO BAD PULLING IN TO TRAFF...
Sep 11, 2015POWER TRAINWIFE WENT TO PARK CAR IN DRIVEWAY BETWEEN GARAGE & STREET AND WHEN EXITING THE CAR, THE CAR BEGAN TO...

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