Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has 60 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
60
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Failing front exhaust pipe mounting bracket. GM has a special coverage program (N212356540) for 201... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Failed/failing hydraulic timing chain tensionors. Common issue for this engine said to be caused by ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE NEEDS TO BE ISSUED ASAP. Exhaust is leaking into passenger cab due to ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Cracked flex pipe. Common issue with all traverse models/years. Needs to be addressed and recalled! |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The forward exhaust bracket weld broke causing a rattling noise and allowing exhaust fumes into the ... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's son owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various s... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Weld on exhaust was faulty the bracket malfunction. The exhaust system has leak and rattle with exha... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed spe... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The car has 45,000 and started burning oil. The car is in brand new condition and well under mileage... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Exhaust started to rattle, now it is a loud clangy exhaust. Clearly a part has separated or there a... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light came on couple weeks ago. Code is p0420 so I did some research and inspected the exhaus... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| May 12, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jer... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engin... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle developed a large hole in the exhaust pipe going to front converter. Identical failure which... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The check engine light is illuminated. The Chevy app indicates there is an emission related concern ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Car started making a “pinging” noise and gradually got worse over time. Finally today, it’s really b... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ENGINE | A few weeks ago, I started noticing a purring, kind of sound coming from my vehicle when I would tur... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Had noticed a rattle every time when I start the vehicle.I got under and had located a broken front ... |