Used Chevrolet Traverse: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,417 complaints across these 9 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Traverse from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	Total
Transmission	173	145	30	6	31	18	16	10	2	431
Electrical	60	62	22	20	7	9	14	28		222
Engine	35	25	57	10	8	9	13	3		160
Brakes	18	6	4	6	5	2	29	65	3	138

Traverse generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Second generation
2018–2024
2022 update: Grille similar to redesigned Suburban/Tahoe; Thin LED headlights and tail lights; New daytime running lights with integrated LED turn signals; New interior seating options

Mileages where Traverse problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
103–5,200 miles	Transmission leak or failure	2024
300–9,450 miles	Brake master cylinder failure	2025
500–9,500 miles	Transmission leak or failure	2025
500–9,000 miles	Master brake cylinder failure	2024
1,247–15,000 miles	Brake squeal and grinding	2021
10,000–15,000 miles	No-start and battery warnings	2024
13,000–22,000 miles	Transmission slipping or seizing	2023
13,000–14,000 miles	Early transmission failure	2022
15,000–20,000 miles	Radiator hose coolant leak	2024
15,500–37,368 miles	False Shift to Park message	2019
17,000–20,000 miles	Rapid front brake pad wear	2024
20,270–79,000 miles	Transmission shudder, torque converter	2018
22,000–61,000 miles	Rear toe link failure	2019
22,168–65,000 miles	False Shift to Park warning	2022