SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO ADD CRITICAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR PENDING COMPLAINT. In addition to the broken bracket and cracked converter previously reported, raw exhaust fumes are now actively leaking into the passenger cabin, creating an immediate health hazard
The worst 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission45
- Engine19
- Electrical18
- Brakes9
- Driver assistance5
- Fuel system3
- Lights3
- Seat belts3
- Airbags2
- Steering2
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
Check engine light 8Grinding brakes 6Transmission failure 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse mention
P0700 2
Recalls 1
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.
Recall number 22V210000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse 670
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Special Coverage
- This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories
- Unknown or other
- PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Unknown or other
- Emission Recall
- Unknown or other
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
2022 Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 2022 Chevrolet Traverse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding an engineering defect in the exhaust support system of the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse that creates a direct chain-reaction failure, compromising vehicle safety and emissions controls. My vehicle experienced a complete structural failure of the front exhaust pipe mounting bracket—a known manufacturing defect heavily documented by General Motors under GM Special Coverage Adjustment N242445280. When this corporate-acknowledged bracket snaps, the exhaust system loses its vital structural anchoring point. As a direct mechanical consequence, the heavy catalytic converter assembly is left completely unsupported, subjecting it to violent, unmitigated engine vibrations and structural flexing during normal operation. This extreme mechanical stress directly forced a hairline crack to split open along the welded seams of the catalytic converter inlet pipe. Safety Risk and Consequences: This defect poses an immediate safety hazard on multiple fronts: 1. Exhaust/Carbon Monoxide Leak: The structural crack in the catalytic converter assembly allows raw, unfiltered, toxic exhaust gases—including carbon monoxide—to escape directly into the engine bay, creating a severe risk of passenger cabin intrusion while the vehicle is idling or in operation. 2. Fire Hazard: The unmitigated vibration and shifting of an unanchored, cracked exhaust line running at extremely high operating temperatures (exceeding 1,200°F) near surrounding components creates an elevated risk of thermal damage or engine bay fire. 3. Engine Stall Risk: The exhaust leak introduces erratic sensor readings, triggering a check engine light, risking unexpected engine performance degradation or a sudden stall at highway speeds. General Motors is actively utilizing the restrictive text of bulletin N242445280 to dodge liability for the full scope of this failure, forcing consumers to pay thousands out-of-pocket for cracked catalytic converters that are explicitly broken as a direct
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 shutdown process even though the gear selector is in Park. The vehicle's electrical systems remain on, which may result in the battery draining and could affect the vehicle's normal operation. I am concerned that this may be a defect involving the transmission Park recognition system, gear selector, or ignition and shutdown system. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this issue to determine whether it affects other 2022 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and whether a safety-related defect exists that requires corrective action. A vehicle should properly recognize when it is in Park and allow the driver to shut it off completely. This malfunction needs to be investigated and addressed to help prevent further problems for vehicle owners.
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.
Exhaust leak- a crack in the front exhaust pipe causing a loud exhaust noise.
The transmission failed after picking up my son from daycare. I pulled on to the main road heading home. It started to speed up and suddenly started jerking back and forth causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and then the car would not go over 15 mph. A few minutes later the check engine light came on and this is the first time it has come on. Called a tow truck and had it towed to a gm dealership they reproduced the issue and told me the transmission is bad and I need a new one because it is a sealed system it cannot be rebuilt. They quoted me $9900 for a new one and also said the transmission is on backorder with no idea when they will be available. They did not say what the labor charge was. This is outrageous for a vehicle that is less than 5 years old.
In 2024, at 49000 miles, my transmission gave out and wouldnt allow me to accelerate. GM replaced the transmission. This past week, while driving on a busy hwy, it happened again. I narrowly avoided an accident and had to get my car towed a hour home. These are the codes P0700, P2732, P0746
My emergency parking brake keeps activating while I’m driving where it is engaging itself while I’m driving almost causing accidents
electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second issue we have had with this vehicle was injectors going bad and causing a bad misfire making driveability rough. We have gone through three O2 sensors in the past 4 years. we have replaced the alternator and are fixing to replace it again. the driverside axle seal leaked. transmission slips bad. there is a current random misfire. Back in may of 2025 we were driving to Florida from missouri and had to slam on the brakes and when we released the brake the car refused to move and when i pressed the gas harder there was a loud bang like we had been hit but it was like the brakes had locked up completely. It shudders bad when starting. Two months ago the steering locked up while driving. Vehicle has been inspected several times by the dealer we bought it from but driving this vehicle is becoming my families worst nightmare.
I am receiving a shift to park warning message when vehicle is in park and is turned off.
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Questions about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, fewer than a typical Traverse model year.
What is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse year score?
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Traverse: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 45 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles. Next is engine (19).
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What year does the Chevrolet Traverse have bad transmission?
The Chevrolet Traverse model years with the most transmission complaints are 2018 (196 complaints), 2019 (170 complaints) and 2011 (79 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse get?
Official estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse range from 20 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.6L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.
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