Chevrolet · Traverse · 2018
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2
Recalls
429
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 2 recalls and 429 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (105 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 105 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse currently shows 2 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 429 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (105), unknown or other (53), electrical system (22).
- Vehicle
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 429
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.9% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 21V246000April 08, 2021
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
NHTSA ID: 20V668000October 29, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy Status
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Owner Complaints
429 totalENGINE
Mar 26, 2026
Exhaust weld break similar to the 2019 Chevy traverse
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 19, 2026
When car is shifted into park, it does not register that. It is in park. Therefore the car keeps beeping, and you cannot leave the car in this position. This is the second time that we have had to address this problem once in 2021 and now in 2026 I believe that General motors sho...
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POWER TRAIN
Mar 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon parking and attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message "Shift to Park" was displayed while the gear shifter was already in park(P). The contact stated that the vehicle responded after several attempts t...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Feb 19, 2026
The vacuum pump had a catastrophic failure. This led to failure of assisted breaking, and caused brake pedal to go rock hard while driving on the roadway. Metal shards from the vacuum pump broke off, and has now entered the engine. Chevy knows this vacuum pump is flawed, but did ...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2026
The exhaust system on my 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has failed due to cracking in the exhaust pipe and/or muffler assembly. This appears to be consistent with known issues in similar model years where exhaust pipe brackets separate and cause cracks or holes in the exhaust system. T...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 6, 2026
After refueling we re-entered I495 Northbound. While traveling in the fast lane of traffic my vehicle shut off. I lost all power, including the ability to use On-Star. The vehicle refused to start for thirty minutes. This problem repeats within a mile of refueling. The vehicle ha...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2, 2026
Shift to Park" Error.. even after turning the car back on.. slowly going through each gear and back down to park I'm still getting this error
POWER TRAIN
Feb 1, 2026
My car has been acting odd and shaking a lot. Was told it could be transmission since i fixed everything else it could be
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jan 9, 2026
My 2018 Traverse has had several issues the past few years such as the electrical components in the car turning on and off randomly, a shift to park message which has been fixed twice, and the most current problem is the transmission. I was out of town 160 miles away with my fam...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 9, 2026
When putting the vehicle in park it doesn’t recognize it’s in park and keeps saying shift to park.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 429 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA has received 429 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse are power train (105 reports), unknown or other (53 reports), electrical system (22 reports).
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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