2017 Chevrolet Traverse: check engine light

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · NM

Since I acquired the vehicle at around 100k miles, there is a transmission shift wobble at 30mph, 40mph, 45mph, 60mph and 65mph. I drove a manual transmission for over 10yrs prior to this vehicle and when this transmission wobble happens, I just reved a bit and let the gas go so it shifts better into the next gear. I just got used to it, my worry began when the wobble would happen while on cruise control. No check engine light comes on, there’s no computer codes registering, it just shakes and wobbles like the tranny is gna give out around those speeds.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

The component/system that is malfunctioning is coding P-0826. Dealership says replace Transmission.Based on my experience with the vehicle, the transmission is not the main issue. There are symptoms of an electrical issue that is causing the vehicle to lose power, rough shift, stutter and hard shift. This situation began when traveling back from GA to NC. After having stopped at a rest stop, I proceeded to get back on the highway and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as I merged on to the highway. There were no warming lights, dashboard signaling or anything that happened prior to this to warm of this unsafe issue. With traffic behind me already at speeds of 70mph+, this situation could potentially have caused an accident in which I would have been unable to avoid because the car decelerated, hesitated and did not leave me with anyway to maneuver out of the lane. I fortunately was in the merge lane, which I had to constantly tap on the accelerator in order to get the vehicle to shift into the next gear and finally surpass 40 mph so that I could get back on the highway, potentially being able to maintain a safe speed. The vehicle then jolted after reaching 40mph and then after tapping the accelerator again, I was able to increase my speed. Upon returning to NC, I sought mechanical services from the dealership. They had last serviced the vehicle in October 2024, an oil change and put an additive in the engine. The dealership not only was not helpful, but they were unable to diagnose an issue because the vehicle had no check engine light or any dashboard warnings during the entirety of this issue. It was suggested that I get the spark plugs changed, since they considered it may be a misfire within the system. The spark plug change made it worse, eventually the car shook violently while at a red light and the dashboard lights came on and the car did not exceed 15mph. The car was serviced again and the coils were replaced. The problem still persists.

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Airbags · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the "Service Air Bag" message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Engine · OH

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle vibrated and made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the vehicle jerked and stalled while driving. The "Check Monitoring System” message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The transmission was shifted to drive (D), but the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 21, 2024 · Airbags, Engine · 180,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact had detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 20, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 12,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH, with the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the engine oil pan was faulty causing engine oil to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Engine · IL

on approx 09-18-2020 I was driving from Chicago to Wisconsin Dells, when I was also there the Check Engine light come on, when i got off in Wisconsin Dells you could hear a knocking noise coming from the engine. the next day I had the vehicle towed to Don Larson Chevrolet in Baraboo, WI. they ran a check and informed my the the engine was NO GOOD, The vehicle only had 67,500 miles. GM said that they would pay 50%, but we were still stuck paying the other $4,000.00.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 38,543 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet traverse. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 25-30 MPH on its own. In addition, the check engine, stability, and traction control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pride chevrolet (715 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, (781) 995-4424) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact declined the repairs and requested a buy back. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was 38,543. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Engine · 17,400 miles · FL

My engine, while the car was stationary, made a loud cranking noise. It sounded like large metal pieces grinding together. The entire car would then rumble and the engine light would come on. After sitting for a while it would stop. The rumbling would happen almost every time my vehicle is at a standstill. It would also do a jerking motion while driving on the road. The gm repair mechanics said it was a small valve. They replaced it but the same thing continued to happen. My car was brand new when I purchased it in 2017.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

The first time I had an issue with this vehicle. I was stopped to pump gas, tried to start vehicle and it would just make a shaking and start but not turn over, check engine light came on, car had to be towed to dealer and they said an issue with defective part, fixed it and it happened again as so as they turned it on said it was the ECM. The second time I had an issue was much more severe. I was in an accident and hit on the rear driver side, minor damage, however the car was jolted forward and completely disabled itself, shutting off completely, and never activated the on call, or sos. Just thrusted forward and shut whole car down. The car was able to start after a few minutes, however the check engine light is on and the car engine is shaking again. Both times car is undrivable, and needed towed. I have only had this car for under 3 months.