Too new to judge fully
It has been on the road 4 years, so complaints are still coming in. So far it has fewer than a typical older Traverse year, which is normal for a newer car. The area owners report most so far is the transmission and drivetrain, which half of owners reported by about 50,000 miles.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Traverse years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The most reported problem area is the transmission and drivetrain (45, 44% of complaints), followed by the engine and cooling and the electrical system. That ranks 11th of 13 Traverse years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 1 recall.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse before you buy.
Transmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 50,000 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
When attempting to turn off my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the engine shuts off, but the vehicle remains in the ON position. The vehicle does not recognize that the transmission is in Park, preventing the electrical system from shutting off completely as intended. This issue is concerning because the vehicle does not properly complete the…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently, and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnosis determined that the transmission had failed and required replacement. The failure mileage was 105,000.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 105,000 miles
Engine and cooling
19 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 28,000 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
Shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. I am worried it will stall and I will be in an accident.Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the low oil warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 84,000 miles
Electrical system
18 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
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
When returning home I had trouble turning off the vehicle. I was getting error to shift to park when it was already in park. Had to cycle multiple times before it registered it was in park. Less than 60k miles but does not appear as a recall and does not appear to be under warranty.Owner complaint, filed 2026
When putting vehicle in park the vehicle will say “Switch to park” even though vehicle is registering it’s in Park position. There are many other people online claiming this is a recall on 2022 Chevy traverses. It says this may be a faulty switch on the transmission.Owner complaint, filed 2024
Brakes and stability control
9 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
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
Brakes began making noise soon after purchasing, was told the sound was normal. Eventually brakes started to fail car would not stop even at slow speeds. Was told it needed new brake pads. Replaced pads then a couple months pads began to grind and again brakes would not stop. Was told I needed to replace pads ice again.Owner complaint, filed 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact that while driving at approximately 59 MPH, and cruise control possibly activated, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally stiff, the vehicle did not slow down as intended and there was no pulsating while braking. The vehicle then side-swiped a vehicle in the right-turning…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 20,600 miles
Driver assist systems
5 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
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
While driving the emergency collisions system locks on the brakes with nothing in front this happened a few times while normal driving when I tried to accelerate again, it wouldn’t let meOwner complaint, filed 2023
I stopped for gas and when I went to start the car and leave, the parking brake did not disengage. I was stranded. This is the second issue I have had with the breaking/gear shift on this vehicle. It is a lemonOwner complaint, filed 2023
Lights, wipers and visibility
4 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
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 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid pump had become inoperable, and the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the front windshield and the rear windshield. During the failure the windshields could not be properly cleaned while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 56,000 miles
Driving home tonight there was a car in front of me so my low beams were on. I saw a deer approaching from the right side of the roadway while at the same time dropping down into a small dip in the road and because the headlights are so low I lost sight of the deer as it was then in the shadows with no illumination because the headlights…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Fuel system
3 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
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
I am reporting a dangerous failure of the fuel supply control module in my vehicle, which caused the engine to stall and cut off during acceleration while driving in heavy, 45-60 mph traffic. While I was able to have the issue diagnosed and repaired by Newman’s Auto, with an invoice available, I believe this 44,000-mile vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2026
After buying 2022 Chevrolet Traverse premier started to notice a hissing noise. When I got somone to look at it I was informed that the weld on the bracket had broke. Since then due to vibration my exhaust manifold has cracked and I was quoted almost $2500 to repair it. I have noticed that I'm Not The Only One online but it's dealing…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Seats and seat belts
3 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
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
My front seat belt will not buckle at times, has happened multiple times. When I stop and go to park it will say shift to parkOwner complaint, filed 2026
The Service Restraint System and Air Bag lights come on intermittently while driving my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. According to the Stonebriar Chevrolet dealer in Frisco, TX, the airbags will not deploy if the vehicle is in accident while the light is on. The dealership said they believe there is a wire harness routed in the drivers seat…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Steering
2 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
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 ESC Failed in just 11 months of owning the car. it also said that reduced steering so drive carefully. Purchased the car 3/30/2022 only has 8574 miles on it. This car is a lemon.Owner complaint, filed 2023
leased vehicle brand new in 4/22 and have had nothing but issues since then.. new radio/navigation (would stay on with car off), torque tube replaced, chip malfunctions, grinding issue with truck steering wheel that pulls at times from this- truck red dash light blinking & truck dead stopping at 60mph on highway. truck has been to…Owner complaint, filed 2023
Air bags
2 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
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
On January 20th 2023 I was involved in a 4 car wreck, I was hit twice very hard and non of my air bags deployed sending me into the steering wheel causing extreme injuries.Owner complaint, filed 2023
The Service Restraint System and Air Bag lights come on intermittently while driving my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. According to the Stonebriar Chevrolet dealer in Frisco, TX, the airbags will not deploy if the vehicle is in accident while the light is on. The dealership said they believe there is a wire harness routed in the drivers seat…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Chevrolet Traverse complaints by year
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Compare with similar 2022 midsize SUVs
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| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | Too new to judge | 1 |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | Too new to judge | 5 |
| 2022 Honda Pilot | Too new to judge | 5 |
| 2022 Kia Telluride | Too new to judge | 7 |
2022 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air bags Curtain
- Risk
- Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge.
Full recall summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most reported problem areas on the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse are the transmission and drivetrain (45 complaints), the engine and cooling (19 complaints) and the electrical system (18 complaints).
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse a good year to buy?
Too new to judge fully. It has been on the road 4 years, so complaints are still coming in. So far it has fewer than a typical older Traverse year, which is normal for a newer car. The area owners report most so far is the transmission and drivetrain, which half of owners reported by about 50,000 miles. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Traverse years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recent, from Mar 2022, covers the curtain. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the transmission and drivetrain gave a mileage of about 50,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the engine and cooling gave a mileage of about 28,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years should I avoid?
The Traverse years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2014. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2013 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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