2017 Chevrolet Traverse Driver assistance Problems

Since I acquired the vehicle at around 100k miles, there is a transmission shift wobble at 30mph, 40mph, 45mph, 60mph and 65mph. I drove a manual transmission for over 10yrs prior to this vehicle and when this transmission wobble happens, I just reved a bit and let the gas go so it shifts better into the next gear. I just got used to it, my worry began when the wobble would happen while on cruise control. No check engine light comes on, there’s no computer codes registering, it just shakes and wobbles like the tranny is gna give out around those speeds.

NHTSA ID

11714562

Incident

Nov 17, 2020

Stepped on brake to disengage cruise control. The car accelerated instead of slowing, I turned off cruise and kept stepping on the brake the car kept accelerating. I had to shift to neutral stop the car and shut engine off. When I restarted it was disengaged. This has happened twice now.

NHTSA ID

11665577

Incident

Jun 7, 2025

For the already known air bag recall for my vehicle, I have called GM and clearly stated how uncomfortable and unsafe I feel driving my vehicle with such a dangerous malfunction that is meant to save my life, not take it. They told me there was no way they could help, but for me to be patient. I live in a bumpy and windy area, and from other reports, I know can set off the airbags. As for the automatic braking system, we were driving on the freeway with no vehicles or objects in front or even beside us when the system kicked in with the red light and alarm sound while braking immediately and even had my steering wheel lock up. I was able to regain control a minute later, but we were close to a curve in the road that I may have not been able to turn with my steering wheel locked up, as well as a vehicle behind me having to hit their own brakes and quickly change lanes due to our vehicle suddenly braking. I have been to a dealership for diagnosing but they told me they could find nothing out of ordinary. Given I did not trust these mechanics as they have lied before to get money from us and have missed other problems that were easily diagnosed at another mechanic we have seen. Our small town only has few choices of mechanics or dealerships.

NHTSA ID

11545758

Incident

Jul 18, 2023

Passenger side mirror blind spot detection started flickering and then remained on while the vehicle is in park and in motion. Shortly afterwards it stopped working all together and began receiving a service side detection warning light on dashboard. While backing up the camera still working but there is no sensor working that detects close people or vehicles. Extremely dangerous for little kids that almost ran behind vehicle. While driving down the highway, I was almost involved in accidents while attempting to make a lane change and did not see vehicle in next lane as it was in blindspot. Issue seems to be very wide spread with this model. A service bulletin was issued for Acadia (same design as the Traverse) for same detection warning. GM dealership reported that the issue is also common which is why the parts needed for repair are on a backorder status with no ETA. NHTSA needs to take action.

NHTSA ID

11526743

Incident

Jun 10, 2023

gm issued a warranty extension/ service bulletin for the rear blind spot modules for water intrusion which can cause the airbag light to illuminate as well as shut off other features of the vehicle on the gmc acadia and other models while excluding the traverse, which is essentially the same vehicle as the traverse. the vehicle listed above is currently experiencing the blind spot module failure, which in turn is causing thee vehicle to stall unexpectedly, blinkers do not function intermittently, remote start does not function intermittently, door locks do not function unless locked from inside the vehicle intermittently and will not start intermittently. all of these concerns are alleviated by replacing the blind spot modules.

NHTSA ID

11512528

Incident

Mar 16, 2023

For over two months now I have been dealing with GM as well as different dealerships and auto mechanics to try and repair a safety feature on my 2017 Chev Traverse. I have been told by all of them the same issue or needing items replaced yet there are NO parts. They have been on back order for 1+ years with no ETA in sight. This is now causing the computer in the vehicle to malfunction to cause more damage that also cannot yet be repaired. New issue while driving my vehicle - the entire dash cluster goes black (all still tied to the same issue). Speedometer and all gauges drop to 0 (zero) as if the car was not running or turned on. After a few minutes it came back on with every single service/ error light on the dash. This happened 4 times in the span of half an hour drive. GM's aware and not backing their product or helping get parts to repair, yet I am out the money of the car and a car payment for a vehicle that is unsafe. What options do I have as a consumer? How are these safety features helping when they cannot be fixed, ordered, or repaired. Who's liable for this? Why can't this be recalled and corrected? There are many articles as well as service bulletins from GM about this known issue involving not only my year, make and model but also the Chevy Cruze, Impala, Acadia (N172097060 - Special Coverage - Side Blind Zone Alert Module Water Intrusion) and I would like to know how to file a claim, have this be investigated, and get the problem solved not out of my pocket so that I have a vehicle with features to keep me as well as other individuals safe on the road that I pay for. Why is it that GM is allowed to continue using these parts they know are faulty, and need a shield protector to protect against this exact problem but wont cover there own vehicle and product?

NHTSA ID

11511833

Incident

Jan 1, 2023

I am getting a service side detection system alert along with service code.

NHTSA ID

11464696

Incident

Apr 27, 2022

UPON SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WHEN THE RPMs SUDDENLY WENT UP AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD STRIKING THE STONE WALL IN FRONT OF ME. THE IMPACT CAUSED BOTH MY KNEES TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE ONSTAR DID NOT ACTIVATE ALTHOUGH THE IMPACT WAS SUBSTANTIAL. I EXPLAINED THIS BOTH TO THE DEALER AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY. I WAS TOLD A GM ENGINEER WOULD NEED TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS ONLINE.

NHTSA ID

11453777

Incident

Feb 3, 2022

DRIVING ON HWY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 72. I THINK I WENT TO UP CRUISE CONTROL TO 75 WHEN CAR SPED UP TO ALMOST 90MPH DESPITE ME TURNING OFF CRUISE CONTROL AND STANDING ON BRAKE. AFTER OF COUPLE MINUTES THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. BUT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE'S BRAKING O THE ACCELERATION FOR AT LEAST 2 MINUTES. *TR

NHTSA ID

11324383

Incident

May 13, 2020

Mileage

38,540 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THE LATEST INCIDENT HAPPENED TODAY. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR WILL START REVVING UP SUDDENLY AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. IT TAKES ALL OF MY WEIGHT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING. I HAVE ALMOST HIT A COUPLE OF CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND TODAY IT ALMOST TOOK ME OFF THE SIDE OF A ROAD WITH A STEEP EMBANKMENT. IT IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. IF IT KEEPS HAPPENING, AT THE VERY LEAST I AM GOING TO HIT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE AND AT THE WORST I, MY FAMILY, OR AN OTHER INDIVIDUAL WILL GET HURT. *TR

NHTSA ID

11321428

Incident

Apr 17, 2020

Mileage

47,000 mi

I LIVE IN COLD CLIMATE WITH SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS.WHEN IN MOTION, USUALLY WHEN THE ENGINE HAS REACHED RUNNING TEMPERATURE IS WHEN THE ISSUES TEND TO OCCUR. I NOTICE IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IF THERE IS ICE BUILD UP ON THE RIMS CAUSING AN IMBALANCE IN THE WHEELS BUT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS FREE OF ANY ICE OR SNOW BUILD UP. THE RESULTS OF THIS IS OUT OF NO WHERE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED,STABILITY TRAK , PARK ASSIST EXCT. WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN DIFFERENT CONDITIONS MAKING THIS CHEVY TRAVERSE UNSAFE FOR MY FAMILY OF FIVE,THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE CLOSEST CHEVY DEALERSHIP IS 135 MILES AWAY. WITH ALL THAT BEING THE CASE I DID RESEARCH ON MY VEHICLES ISSUES TO FIND MANY WEBSITES AND FORUMS OF COUNTLESS PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH GM VEHICLES UP TO 8 YEARS OLDER THAN MINE ANY MANY VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. YET NO RECALLS ARE FOUND ON THESE MODELS AND HAVE PUT MANY PEOPLE IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. I HAVE NOT TOOK MY TRAVERSE TO THE DEALER YET BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I WOULD GET TOOK ADVANTAGE OF LIKE THE HUNDRED OR SO POSTS THAT I READ ABOUT PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN AND WROTE ABOUT THERE DEALER HORROR STORIES. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT GM NEEDS TO FIX FOR THERE CONSUMER'S AND HAS FAILED TO DO SO FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS

NHTSA ID

11291645

Incident

Nov 1, 2019

Mileage

60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 25-30 MPH ON ITS OWN. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY, AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRIDE CHEVROLET (715 LYNNWAY, LYNN, MA 01905, (781) 995-4424) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REWIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DECLINED THE REPAIRS AND REQUESTED A BUY BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,543. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11172756

Incident

Jan 28, 2019

Mileage

38,543 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY I COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTOFF WHILE IN MOTION. I WAS ON A CITY STREET.GOING STRAIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO PUT ON MY HAZARDS AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP RAN DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND TEST DROVE IT AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND FOUND NOTHING THE MATTER WITH IT. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS DRIVING RIGHT BEHIND ME OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT.

NHTSA ID

11083498

Incident

Apr 4, 2018

Mileage

38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED OR IF SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED; HOWEVER, UNKNOWN INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE BUILDING DUE TO THE CRASH. THE INDIVIDUAL REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE FIRMLY APPLIED WHEN THE MOTOR REVVED UP AND WENT INTO THE BUILDING. *JS *JS

NHTSA ID

11076924

Incident

Mar 6, 2018

Mileage

7,800 mi

THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. WHILE DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN MY DASH STARTS FLASHING TRACTION CONTROL OFF & THEN FLASHES SERVICE STABILITYTRAC & MY ENGINE LOSES POWER AND STARTS JERKING KIND OF LIKE YOUR ARE RUNNING OUT OF GAS. THIS LASTS UNTIL YOU STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 5 MIN THEN RESTART IT. BUT IT KEEPS HAPPENING WHEN I GET BACK ON THE INTERSTATE.

NHTSA ID

11065730

Incident

Jan 20, 2018

Mileage

22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR INTO MY GARAGE IT JUST STARTED TO SPEED UP, I APPLIED THE BRAKES. BUT IT DID NOT STOP AND HIT THE WALL.

NHTSA ID

11063282

Incident

Jan 17, 2018

Mileage

4,460 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT JAMMED WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 20 MPH. THE CONTACT ALTERNATED BETWEEN DEPRESSING THE FLOORMAT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. PRIDE CHEVROLET (715 LYNNWAY, LYNN, MA) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 83744340968. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.

NHTSA ID

11061380

Incident

Jan 2, 2018

Mileage

8,000 mi

FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT THE FUEL GUAGE FLUCTUATES. SECOND AND MOST FRIGHTENING, WHILE I WAS DRINKING ON WED. THE 19TH OF JULY WITH MY SON, MY TRAVERSE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THAT NIGHT, GOT IT BACK THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. I'M GUESSING THIS IS THE STANDARD ANSWER TO THESE PROBLEMS. IT'S NOT ACCEPTABLE TO ME I THAT I KNOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. I AM ALSO FRIGHTENINGLY AWARE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEATHS CAUSED BY THIS. I AM STILL DRIVING THE VEHICLE TRUSTING THAT GM STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES AS WELL AS THEY TECHNICIANS. PLEASE, PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM!! I AM AWARE OF THE PREVIOUS RECALLS ON EARLIER TRAVERSES AND I WANT IT TO BE KNOWN THAT THIS ISSUE IS IN FACT STILL AN ISSUE. A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE!!!

NHTSA ID

11010915

Incident

Jul 19, 2017