2017 Chevrolet Traverse: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Transmission · OR

The transmission is going out at 107K miles and needs to be completely replaced for around $8500 (see attached quote). It has a shudder and has a hard time shifting into third gear. This is a known issue with Traverses.

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated before shifting gears. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the light turned green and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into gear with a jolt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AR

After reaching about 30 mph, the car shudders and starts missing and now all the lights are on the dash.

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Transmission · CA

the transmission on my 2017 chevy traverse began shuddering in August 2023 after our family came back from vacation it usually happens between 2nd and 3rd gear and /or 4th and 5th gear going to 60mph. I had changed the transmission fluid around 60M miles per the manufacturers recommendation. I performed and flush and fill with new dexron VI full synthetic transmission fluid on 10/14/23, after the flush and fill the transmission ran better for about a week but it had gotten worse since then. I constantly worry that the transmission will fail when I am on the road and possibly cause and accident. I don't have another vehicle to use , my next option is to take it to the dealer to see what they can do but based on the reports i have read I know that there is no easy fix. I really would like to have Chevy or GM come up with a resolution for all the folks that have this same problem.

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · Transmission · GA

My Chevrolet Traverse was purchased in July 2019. At that time, the vehicle had 58667 miles. As I drove the vehicle over the next year and half or so, approaching 80000 miles the vehicle would shudder/shake/jerk as I accelerated and shifted gears. At first it was very random and not predictable. The first two times I had my mechanic try to diagnose the issue, they were not able to feel the car doing what I was describing. The issue got worse and more frequent. I took the car to a transmission repair shop in August 2021 at approximately 120000. At this point, the jerk/shake occurred almost every time I shifted gears when traveling at speeds less than 50mph. I was told that a transmission flush/service would help with the issue temporarily but that many Chevrolet/GM models are known to have faulty transmissions and it would eventually need to be replaced. I've parked this vehicle for a majority of the past two years. A combination of COVID and the option to telecommute along with having a spare vehicle in the family, I was able to only drive the Traverse when absolutely necessary. I'm not the only one who has experienced this same shudder/jerk for a 6-cyclinder transmission. There are class action lawsuits out there for other GM models with a similar problem. I'm bringing this to your attention now because it has become as safety issue for me and my family. The last three times I've driven my Traverse, I was unable to accelerate efficiently in traffic which created driving hazards for myself and those traveling around me. The transmission put in this vehicle is faulty and should have been recalled along with the many others over the last couple years. I want this on record and other GM 6-cylinder transmissions reviewed for the same safety concerns.

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Transmission · CA

Sometimes when taking off from a start there is a shudder from the transfer case area or the rear end like the gears aren't matching up and are grinding before they fully engage. This also happens sometimes after the car shifts from1st to 2nd and sometimes when you are coming to a stop and the light goes green and you give it some gas to start through the light or you make a turn and give it gas to get up to speed after your turn. The car is all wheel drive. We had it at the dealership for a good month, they replaced rear end and clutch parts on the transfer area and other things. They didn't know what it was they also reprogrammed the transmission because it didn't take all the information it should have. Any problems like this you know off what do we do? This has happened a year ago and is happening now