{"id":"2023_chevrolet_traverse","make":"Chevrolet","make_slug":"chevrolet","model":"Traverse","model_slug":"traverse","year":2023,"url":"/chevrolet/traverse/2023/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":45384,"model":"Traverse FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":27,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":417,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":45388,"model":"Traverse AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":25,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":448,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"GMX","modified":"Mon Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"23V172000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2023-03-16","owner_notified":"2023-07-27","units":8744,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles.  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.","consequence":"A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023.  The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023.  Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N222389310","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V042000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2023-02-02","owner_notified":"2023-02-23","units":10,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles.  The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.","consequence":"A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.  Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is N222390180.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N222390180","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":84,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":87,"crash":5,"fire":0,"injured":8,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",29],["Electrical System",18],["Engine",17],["Service Brakes",11],["Unspecified",9],["Exterior Lighting",6]],"by_year":{"2023":12,"2024":19,"2025":29,"2026":27},"excerpts":[["2024-03-27","Power Train","The exhaust pipe, gaskets and muffler. Yes, at times we do smell the exhaust inside the vehicle and a loud sound coming from the engine when the vehicle is in motion and on standby. Yes they were notified and are still waiting for parts to have it repaired. They advised to continue driving my car and refused to provide\u2026"],["2024-03-27","Engine","I have requested since April to have the recall fixed on my vehicle with no repairs to date. I have just been told the part is on back order but will let me know when it is available. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s currently going on a year with no resolution for the known recall."],["2024-03-17","Seats","Second row seat belt is stuck in the seat adjustment lever arm. Causes passengers or children to ride home without seat belts. The belt locks up and can not be freed from the adjuster arm"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.151,"seats":8,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard & Optional","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.169,"seats":8,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard & Optional","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":50,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":5,"complaints":87},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}