Worst 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Electronic Stability Control
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 53 | 1 | 2 | 82,136 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 45 | 1 | 1 | 79,827 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 43 | 2 | 1 | 77,064 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 27 | 1 | 2 | 71,695 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | 1 | — | 75,584 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 1 | — | 80,572 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | 2 | — | 49,529 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 75,988 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 47,650 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,516,425 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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