The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,861 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT26V1140002026-02-265,861 affected
Defect
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette…
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When shifting into drive from start, the shifter does not shift. I have my foot on the brake at the same time also. This has happened at least 8 eight times sense the suv went over 3500 miles on the odometer. I have to wait about 5 seconds before trying it again. This is a safety item that needs…”
“I bought a brand new 2026 chevy traverse on may 30, 2026, and I have been experiencing chirping sounds coming from under the hood. I took it to the chevy dealership, and they informed me that it is a known issue with no current fix available. They advised me to wait for the recall. How am I…”
“While driving on the freeway, the vehicle’s battery shut down. I received the following text as this happened, so there was no way I could react in a timely manner as to exercise safety and any precautions: “diagnostic alert: low 12v battery detected in your vehicle. To recharge, try and start…”
“The weight detection is failing to recognize a child in the passenger seat.”
“I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 chevy traverse that occurred on may 9, 2026 at 6:46pm. While driving at freeway speed in the carpool lane with adaptive cruise control and gap assist engaged, my vehicle suddenly applied the brakes unexpectedly even though there were no…”
“I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 chevy traverse that occurred on may 9, 2026 at 6:46pm. While driving at freeway speed in the carpool lane with adaptive cruise control and gap assist engaged, my vehicle suddenly applied the brakes unexpectedly even though there were no…”
“I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 chevy traverse that occurred on may 9, 2026 at 6:46pm. While driving at freeway speed in the carpool lane with adaptive cruise control and gap assist engaged, my vehicle suddenly applied the brakes unexpectedly even though there were no…”
“What is causing the problem is unknown. Vehicle was at a complete stop at red light when releasing brake vehicle lunged forward hitting vehicle in front from behind so yes there has been an accident.. 2nd time was when first starting vehicle in the morning and putting vehicle in drive when brake…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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