2013 Chevrolet Traverse

135 serious complaints of 162, the most about engine (45) and stability control (43); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated with engine power reduced message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle loss power steering assist and braking functionality. The vehicle also loss engine power.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2021

“Vehicle randomly indicates service traction control, engine powering down, service stabilitrack. Vehicle then shuts down. It has happened several times without any warning. The check engine light will come on and then it will go back off.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the stability control, Jul 2018

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Certain 2008 – 2013 buick enclave, 2008-2013 gmc acadia, 2008-2010 saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab) wiring-harness connectors, which could cause an… (15536, Aug 2015)
• Repair program Vehicles may have leaks from the water pump shaft seal. Dealers are to check the engine coolant level and, if necessary, add the proper mixture of coolant directly to the radiator and the coolant recovery tank. (G-163500, Apr 2013)
• Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

162 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features