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2017 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (73%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Traverse in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
Jan 2018

29000 mi
Replaced battery 

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

12000 mi
Brake pedal position sensor out of spec. 
Jun 2018

56000 mi
Replace failed battery and cables 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

24000 mi
Rough running. Tested bad throttle body. Replaced 
Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

5600 mi
Onstar WiFi not working. On going problem onstar still trying to determine how to fix 
Mar 2018

14000 mi
Battery low message, start car, check battery message after car started 
Jan 2022

73000 mi

US $350
Fuel level sensor in tank erratic 

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States
May 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

23000 mi
Rear passenger side door was getting jammed, they replaced the door panel and interior trim. After receiving the vehicle back, I noticed it is still getting stuck when opening / closing the door. I did not yet have a chance yet to contact the dealership again. 
Chevrolet Traverse in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2022 - Oct 2022
Oct 2022

55000 mi

US $200
Wi 2 window switch failures on driver's window controls, out of 4 switch pack. 

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

Chevrolet Traverse in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
Jun 2017

2000 mi
Power folding mirrors did not work about half the time. Both mirrors were replaced. 
Nov 2017

5000 mi
Electric fold mirrors not functioning again. Electric system in car total garbage. Had to order new mirrors again. Got rid of the car as I spent more time at dealership than at home. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

68000 mi
Torque converter replaced under Certified Pre-Owned warranty. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

8800 mi
Right rear paint chipping on bumper 
Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

2300 mi
While accelerating there was a violent bang from under the car. After that, no power to the wheels. After 9 days with loaner, shop report says failed 3-5-R housing, pistons ok, reconditioned 35R assembly, cleaned valve body of metal debris.. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

40000 mi

US $217
Transmission cooling lines were leaking and replaced. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

18968 mi
axel shaft nut came loose, so the dealership replaced the right front axel shaft nut under warranty 
Chevrolet Traverse in Arkansas, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

23000 mi
Radio changed channel when car hit a bump in road. Dealer updated radio software and checked antenna connections. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

96000 mi

US $130
Left lower beam headlight was replaced. It involved removing most of the front of the truck to reach it the correct way. I had replaced the right one about 15 months ago by going through the inner wheel well but cold weather precluded doing that this time. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

63000 mi

US $600
Rear(auxiliary) a/c card condenser and motor replaced due to leaks in the condenser. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Nov 2019
May 2018

26500 mi
Power steering hose leaking. Hose replaced and reset. Fixed under warranty. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Alaska, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

10000 mi
Left side front bearing 
Dec 2016

13000 mi
Awd is off warning flashed 3 different times. Discovered low voltage fluxing to rear awd but couldn't I.D. a failure. 
May 2018

30000 mi
Vehicle started up and was barely able to run..vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed and replaced 2 fuel injectors with seal kits. 
Chevrolet Traverse in West Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

3700 mi
Trailer brake control causing cruise control to not function. Disabled brake control and cruise works. New brake control ordered. 
Sep 2016

11000 mi
AWD system failure 
Chevrolet Traverse in Washington, United States
May 2016 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016

23000 mi
Rear floor vent cover popped off and rear driver side passenger seat not flipping up to slide. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

51460 mi

C $1200
Refrigerant tubing to the rear ac unit failed. Tubing was replaced. Caused by poor engineering of the tubing routing. 
Nov 2021

62248 mi

C $1200
Condenser had a leak. Required changing condenser. 
Jan 2022

63860 mi

C $612
Right rear wheel bearing failure. Replaced wheel bearing 

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2020
Apr 2017

52525 mi

US $100
Evaporator Core and Blower Motor 
Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2015

17300 mi
A/C System Clogged, had to remove airbag and repair, under warranty. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Feb 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2017

35000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer said it was a bad fuel pump. Replaced under GM extended warranty. 
Jun 2021

88000 mi
Condenser unit went out. Was replaced under GM extended warranty. 

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Utah, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016

28000 mi
Door Locks would not unlock. USB Outlet in Center Stack no longer working. 
Mar 2017

35000 mi
No cold air 
Jun 2017

37000 mi
No AC AGAIN high pressure hose split and was replaced. 
Jul 2017

38000 mi
Door Locks would not unlock on passenger doors, relay replaced 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

11780 mi
replaced faulty battery at 10 months of use. Very cold winters in my part of Canada (-40 C the day the battery went nearly dead) 
Jul 2017

32339 mi
replaced front camera and rear side detector under warranty 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

4700 mi
Head Gasket Failed. Car was overheating and there was a notable coolant smell 
Nov 2015

6000 mi
Spark plug in cylinder 6 was cracked. Car was continuously hesitating and surging. 
Jul 2016

15300 mi
Drive train had leak. Seals and related components were replaced. Warranty repair. 
Apr 2017

21000 mi
Tear appeared in left passenger side door panel. Door panel was completely replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2018

31000 mi
Gas Lift gate rods failed. Replaced under warranty 
Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

11000 mi
Leak in rear air evaporator replaced the part. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

74000 mi
Check engine light came on, vehicle would not move. Taken to shop, evaluated by shop, no issues found. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Mar 2023
Mar 2018

24800 mi
Rear suspension end of travel rubber bumper Back Hatch struts did not fully open lift gate. Peplaced struts 
May 2018

24800 mi
Passenger window switch in Driver door intermittent. Replaced switch. 
Jul 2019

40610 mi

C $309
Diagnose intermittent display lighting goes out, $69.95. Purchase and install headlight switch $203.72 
Sep 2019

44950 mi

C $1325
brake fluid serv-replace fluid,parts 26.94,ttl 100.28, frt brake replace pads de-laminating and rotors pads-172.24, rotor $284.06 ttl $614.63,, rear brake repair pads172.61, rotors, 279.30 ttl 610.44 
Dec 2019

48856 mi

C $170
Battery would not maintain a charge. Replaced. 
Jul 2020

57474 mi

C $110
Front passenger Door lock switch interment. Cleaned and lubed. 
Apr 2021

71238 mi

C $1105
Diagnosis fluid leak from rear transaxle 69.95,torque tube seal replace, clean oil residue off housing and tube, labour $234+ parts 11.42+18.65+68.65 +eng shapoo 7.76+ env fee .45, replace RR axle seal -parts seal 96.76- 75W90 syn axle lube 50.18,  RR speed sensor corroded pins, won't remake contacts- disables ABS and Tract contrl- replace sensor $75.42 lB 58.50 TAX $127.21 
Dec 2021

79980 mi

C $795
Rear hatch electrical rear backup camera not working. Dealer had outside specialist diagnose and separately order harness assembly parts to replace corroded harnesses. Waited about 3 weeks for parts to arrive following inial assessment. 
Apr 2022

83700 mi

C $428
Machine rear rotors to remove rust build up, Drivers side was badly ridged and squeaked on rotation, $198 
Jun 2022

87420 mi

C $420
Replace rear brakes to removes scraping sound- shims rubbing on rusty rotors. Following machining action in April, replaces pads- Durastop pad kit $184.05, Advantage Rea rotor 2X $150.26, brake parts cleaned, silicone lub. Dealer credited charge for April machining. 
Sep 2022

92318 mi

C $592
frt brake replace pads groved and rotors rust ridges on inside face Durastop pads-188.99, Advantage coated rotors X2, 305.74 ttl 654.35, Torn caliper piston boots, Replace both front brake calipers $209.45 ea , brake fluid $9.99, shop labour $95 
Mar 2023

102994 mi

C $700
Rear passenger window goes down by self after vehicle operating for about 5 minutes, went up by drivers master switch but then goes down and stays down. Won't go up with passenger door switch. Dealer diagnoses and supplied and replaced switch. Fix leaking transmission hoses by replacing transmission inlet and outlet lines to transmission cooler. Parts $153.57+$200.87, lab $246 Repair drivers wiper not operating from overload of snow that fell onto windshield from roof at stop light on 3/4/23. Lab $99.95 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
Jun 2016

10000 mi
Whenever I steered to right or left, there was a clunking noise 
Chevrolet Traverse in Manitoba, Canada
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2016

9900 mi
About a month ago I noticed squeaking noise from the blower motor on the lower RPMs Blower motor replaced under warranty 
Sep 2017

28520 mi
Replaced faulty battery under GM warranty 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Oct 2014

22300 mi
Unable to access On Star from mirror controls. Service Center attempted reset, instructed to have dealer check module. Dealer verified module inop, Tech Line reset failed, new module denied, reset again and again until it worked. Reliable?? Ignition lock would seize and refuse to unlock without banging on the steering wheel or unlatching the tilt/telescope and shaking it. 
Feb 2016

65000 mi

US $195
Battery was indicating that it would not hold a charge. Time available on Accessories, before needing indicator told me to start the vehicle were getting shorter. Shop tested indicated battery was weak and could become undependable. 
May 2017

101300 mi

US $550
20-inch aluminum wheels apparently fragile had to replace one. Impossible to balance $550 My cost 
Oct 2017

108479 mi

US $324
at 108,000 miles the cv joint was worn to the extent that a decision was made to remove and replace rather than risk a failure on the road. 
Jul 2018

119000 mi

US $166
A/C blowing hot air. Shop diagnosis - very low on freon. Did evacuation and recharge, checked for leaks, found none but included material in the recharge that will highlight any future leak. 
Chevrolet Traverse in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2016
Feb 2014

2000 mi
Navigation voice input fails and loops on certain entries. GM Engineering finally accepted responsibility for software defect. 
Dec 2015

12000 mi
Voice command of the GPSNavigation system continues to produce inaccurate results. Additionally, database (from 2012!) has information that was inaccurate in 2012 and remains so today. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Alabama, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015

11500 mi
The vehicle has a vibration and noise at 1000 RPM I took it to two different dealers. The first one replaced a motor mount but it did not fix the problem. The second dealer could not find the problem. 
Sep 2015

16000 mi
vibration at 1000 RPM 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Quebec, Canada
May 2014 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014

4340 mi
Radio and trip odometers resetting without notice. Radio re-programmed. No problems since. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Delaware, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013

5000 mi
"service AWD" message appeared, dealer unable to locate a problem 
Jan 2014

18700 mi
AWD not engaging, faulty module, parts on order 
Feb 2014

11000 mi
faulty AWD module replaced battery replaced 
Feb 2015

22000 mi

US $50
DC outlet in console was replaced 
Dec 2015

40000 mi
car engine check light came on, reason was faulty emission solenoid 
Jun 2016

48000 mi

US $85
computer controlling radio/nav/back-up camera/Bluetooth/etc malfunctioned and had to be reset 
Jul 2016

48700 mi

US $200
Frozen caliper 
Chevrolet Traverse in Idaho, United States
Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
Oct 2014

5000 mi
Erroneous tire pressure readings from the TPMS system. 
Jun 2016

32000 mi
Battery had a dead cell and it wouldn't hold a charge. It caused failure to start problems. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2015

26700 mi
Condenser went bad 
Jul 2016

35500 mi
condenser went bad. replaced, still under warranty no cost 
Dec 2017

44000 mi
Throtle body was needing cleaned 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016

47800 mi

US $85
Stabilizer bar links were worn and rattling. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

13000 mi

US $200
rear springs were too weak to carry a light load in the 3td row 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

23000 mi
transmission failure. replaced with new. 
Jan 2016

23000 mi
Replacement transmission failed after 300 miles. Radio mylink continuously restarting. No audio, not able to change anything. Bluetooth won't connect. Replaced head unit 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Nov 2013 - Oct 2016
Jan 2016

24000 mi

US $45
Drivers seat needed to be replaced due to shifting/moving back and forth when driving. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

10000 mi
Replaced small plastic dash trim piece that was deformed at purchase. 
Feb 2017

28000 mi
Fuse panel cover under passenger side glove box broke off. Replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2018

42000 mi
Airbag light came on. Dealer repaired a connector under the seats in accordance with a special GM Bulletin. The cost of the repair was covered even though the car was out of warranty because of the special bulletin. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
Oct 2021

136000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking water pump 
Chevrolet Traverse in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

28000 mi
Service Airbag message related to drivers loop open circuit. Repaired for free under open campaign from GM. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Alabama, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

39000 mi

US $1100
Was told brakes and rotors were damaged from salt and corrosive road material. thought that was strange with it being only 3 years old but brakes were squeaking and squealing. 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

23600 mi
With weight over the rear wheels and at high speeds (65+) the car develops a bit of a vibration when driving on concrete roads. Dealer was unable to replicate and said there was no issue. 
Mar 2018

58000 mi

US $250
Replaced front pads/rotors due to wear, than had loud noises/shaking coming from drivers rear brakes. Brake pads had cracked with pieces of the pad missing. No heavy loads, hard braking or towing before the brake issue. 

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

23200 mi

US $125
Replaced Battery It was 5 years old... 

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
Sep 2016

23000 mi
rear blower was not working. Dealer stated high pressure hose on a/c needs to be replaced due to crack and losing freon. 
Jun 2017

33000 mi

US $136
Rear blower ac fan shorten out. Smithtown dealer refuse to repair out of warranty. 1200 cost to replace blower. I refused. Paid 136 diagnose charge. Found same issues on Internet. Will fix on my own part is 68.00 
Jul 2017

32500 mi

US $110
Same problem as before. Now the rear ac blower out of warranty and dealer refuse to honor warranty. Dealer states different part from prior repair. 9 months ago dealer repair Crack ac line. My prior complaint /repair was ac blower some times did not go on. Same symptom as before, probably motor was going bad 9 months ago and now it's shorten. I decided to decline and fix it myself. Blower cost only 110.00 dollars. I would never buy another car from Smithtown Chevy again. 
Oct 2021

74000 mi
traction control/abs warning lights up in the dashboard 
Chevrolet Traverse in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015

51700 mi

US $50
Purge valve replacement. 
Mar 2016

60000 mi

US $120
Passenger seat sensor connection loose. 
Oct 2017

92000 mi

US $600
Bad motor mount 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
Jan 2017

46000 mi
New engine mount do to noise 
Apr 2018

67100 mi

US $200
Flex pipe rotted, replaced 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Feb 2021

128952 mi

US $230
Transmission flushed, anti-shutter additive. Transmission shutter initially better, problem returned. 
Apr 2021

131365 mi

US $5497
R/R transmission 
Aug 2021

139210 mi

US $638
R/R Left Front hub bearing assembly 
Chevrolet Traverse in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2022
Oct 2014

11800 mi
Capacitive buttons below the radio that control the dashboard readout operated without being touched. Random information selection in driver information center. 
Jan 2015

16800 mi
Replaced capacitive button cluster beneath radio. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2014
Mar 2013

2000 mi
Fan for rear AC failed and replaced under warranty 
Jul 2013

5300 mi
Rear A/C blower replaced (second time for this car) 
Apr 2014

12000 mi
Connectors replaced per recall, but airbag warning light was on 

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2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2017
Jul 2013

3800 mi
Rattle from passenger side door sound-system speaker. Speaker replaced. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

89000 mi

US $85
Leaking oil from engine cover, which had to be replaced. Oil leak resumed a couple months later. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014

11240 mi
Water leak from second row fixed sunroof. Glass removed and resealed. 

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