2015 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 70,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

I was in a car accident on August 13, 2026. During the collision I was hit on the driver side front which spun me around into a pole. I suffered a concussion, bruised, sternum, and left wrist ligament damage. Of the six airbags, not one deployed. The driver of the vehicle was said to be going at least 35 mph as I was nearly at a stop…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 49,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

Our vehicle has a hole/leak in the pipe before the catalytic converter. This is a known problem in other years of the Traverse, and the warranty was increased substantially to fix an obvious and proven issue. GM needs to repair our 2015 Chevrolet Traverse at no cost to us before the fumes cause harm to anyone in the cabin.Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the evaporative emissions canister control solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall for the solenoid…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 82,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 49,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

Every so often, when I brake, just before the car should come to a complete stop, the engine seems to rev and the car will keep moving forward a few feet. Chevy dealership had 3 different service technicians drive the car to try to recreate the problem, but since it is a rare occurrence, they did not experience the issue. Googling the…Owner complaint, filed 2025

I noticed there was a recall on similar year makes/models in regards to brake system failures. My 2015 chevy traverse frequently has braking issues related to the recall. It often always has noise from the brake pedal when depressed that sounds like air being expelled from the line. This happens at multiple rates of speeds in multiple…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 42,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 36,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

The rear lower brake lights stopped working. Only the top center brake light will work. This is the second time in about a month and a half that this has happened. The first time the dealer replaced the brake light switch located on the brake pedal. This time I have been told that the main fuse block has to be replaced. If this is not…Owner complaint, filed 2023

on my vehicle the Electrical system in the Drivers door and All 4 doors have connector connecting the doors electrical to the main Body harness. These connectors DO NOT HAVE a gasket or any means of sealing out the weather, This connector rides between door and body between the Hinges and is exposed to weather and Road Conditions. This…Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 59,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and turning into a parking spot, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering assist functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she was able to forcefully steer the steering wheel with the assistance of her son and…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 115,000 miles

Chevy traverse 2015 with 72700 miles has problems with power steering pump its making noises, and feels hard when maneuvering, I was checking recalls but, my car its out of it because it is from 11/2014 and recall is from 12/ 2014 just a coue of days, besides that the a/c was fixed because didn't worked for a while mostly in the back…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 72,700 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 62,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an odor of rotten eggs inside the vehicle. The odor was discovered to be Hydrogen Sulfide that was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the overcharged batteries. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 198,000 miles

I was never informed of this recall! I just happened to check due to a seperate issue that's been happening(the transmission seems to be slipping, which I also read 2015 traverse's have that recall too, just not under my VIN) But it upsets me that I never received notice on this and the recall was in May 2023 and it's now March 2025!! I…Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 48,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

While driving at various speeds, the check engine light, service stabilitrack, and service traction control warning lights came on. Vehicle went into limp mode. Independent mechanic said ongoing issue with Chevy and carbon build up in the throttle body. It will keep happening due to flawed system. Dealer denied but keeps happeningOwner complaint, filed 2023

Vehicle started bucking and shaking when taking off from traffic light. With excessive speed 50-60MPH that followed the bucking. Tried applying both feet by standing on the brakes. Car started to slow down, only to speed back up until, the vehicle could be shut off. Lights on dash were flashing. On such a heavy traveled, congested road…Owner complaint, filed 2021

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 48,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

Code : P0496 Evap omission system high purge flow code Not clear what has caused issue but car is never over filled with fuel When car is fueled and turned back on sputters and struggles to run properly It often needs to be turned off and turned back on Have been told this is a common issue with the make and model of the carOwner complaint, filed 2026

My engine light came on. When I get gas the car will not just start there is a fuel leak code and a valve code. Getting looked at next week at the dealerOwner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 30,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

The second seat seat buckled one on driver side and the one in middle have broken. My families safety is at risk because we are not able to use the seatbelts with these broken buckles. No I have not taken it to a dealer or independent repair shop nor has it been inspected. No warning lamps or messages appeared when it first appeared nor…Owner complaint, filed 2023

My seat belt broke off, the cables that holds it together just broke and this is something not sure how it would happen.Owner complaint, filed 2022

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 22,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

255 65r18 111t. The tires thread are seperating from the tires on the front driver and passenger side. It looks like thread that has been pulled and it causes separation. I had it inspected by my mechanic and he said that it is unsafe for me me to be driving and the tires need to be replaced. The mechanic said that it is a defect in the…Owner complaint, filed 2022

All 4 tires slowly leak and have to be filled back up very often. When I first got it the tires were brand new and I had to fill them every month now I have to fill them every 2 weeks or sooner.Owner complaint, filed 2019

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 24,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the headlights and rear exterior lighting retained water each time it rained between the body and bulbs. The contact was concerned that the water inside the light bulbs could cause a short circuit. The vehicle was taken to bellavia chevrolet buick (199 nj-17, east…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 24,351 miles

The low beam/driving lights stop working while the vehicle is being driven. This occurs [VIN] and intermittently. This issue causes problems with visibility for driver and others.Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 102,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 55,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (9).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

I opened my power lift gate using my key fab. After putting items in the back, I pushed the close button located on the lift gate. I thought I had left my keys laying inside with the items I had just placed in the back of the vehicle. Knowing that the sensors would read that my arm would block the door from closing, I could retrieve my…Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 68,000 miles

The liftgate is closing autonomously, without any of the buttons on the liftgate, key fob, or console being pushed. It has done this several times now, starting this morning, feb 14, 2018. Twice it almost hit someone on the head when placing items into or removing items from the rear storage area. The vehicle is parked and stationary.Owner complaint, filed 2018, at 39,000 miles

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

The 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ that I own is presenting with the same problems as many of its body style and year. The water intrusion has caused wiring to corrode in the side detection system & the drivers door wiring harness is presenting with open circuits. The LH side object module is throwing code U0233:00. They tested circuits at RH…Owner complaint, filed 2025

While driving the traction control, stabilitrac, all wheel drive, and abs systems will turn off and says to survive them. We have had the vehicle in to 3 different mechanic shops and the issue still persists. Each time a different "fix". This time the wheel speed sensor in the rear was replaced. We have had the other rear wheel speed…Owner complaint, filed 2024

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

While operating the vehicle, the steering column became detached, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon inspection, the column appeared to be improperly secured using hose clamps instead of proper manufacturer components.Owner complaint, filed 2026

Power steering pump and high pressure hose gave out needing to be replaced. GM has manufactured a replacement pump that is superior to the original obviously noticing that it was not going to hold up.Owner complaint, filed 2021