2024 Chevrolet Traverse: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Multiple critical factory components and electronic systems failed or malfunctioned on this vehicle: • Electronic Brake Control / eBoost Software System: The factory brake-life tracking software severely malfunctioned, miscalibrating the braking system metrics. Furthermore, despite subsequent system recalibration confirming over 90% friction material life remaining, the braking system continues to suffer from persistent, severe brake noise. • Exhaust / Emissions System: A premature mechanical failure occurred in the exhaust system, resulting in a loud passenger muffler defect. • Electrical Charging System: The primary vehicle battery suffered from a premature voltage drop/depletion and completely failed standard diagnostics. • Restraint System: The third-row head restraints suffered from a factory defect causing them to jam (subject to active Customer Satisfaction Program N262558680). • Inspection Availability: Yes. The vehicle, its electronic systems, and all diagnostic readouts/replaced components are fully available for physical or electronic inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Safety was compromised across multiple vectors: • Braking Unpredictability: Driving a family vehicle with an active, unaddressed brake system software defect and ongoing noise creates extreme uncertainty regarding emergency stopping capabilities and electronic brake-assist behavior. • Crash Injury Hazards: The jammed third-row head restraints directly compromise the effectiveness of the vehicle’s passive restraint system, increasing the risk of severe whiplash or head injuries to rear passengers (including children) in a collision. • Uncontrolled Stranding: The combination of a depleted primary battery and severe system faults puts occupants at risk of sudden electrical failure or entering "limp mode," risking power loss in high-speed or

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · Transmission · LA

My 2024 Chevy Traverse is leaking coolant within the radiator hose system. While driving on a busy interstate, the vehicle went into protective limp mode reducing acceleration, creating a dangerous situation for myself to manage. A check engine light did come on with the reduced acceleration notice. I am having to add coolant to the vehicle constantly to drive it. Parts on our national back order now due to the huge influx of others experiencing similar issues. Dealership has confirmed leak - however I’m told it is not covered until manufacturer warranty and can be costly to repair!

Filed Aug 6, 2025 · TX

While making a left turn in a residential area, I slightly accelerated and noticed the RPM's shot up significantly. The vehicle did not shift as expected and felt like it was stuck in higher gear or slipping. Even after I let off the gas, the RPM's remained high longer than normal. This created a moment where the vehicle did not respond predictably, which could have put myself and others at risk if traffic had been heavier. The vehicle has approximately 16,500 miles. There were no warning lights, error messages, or sounds at the time. I did request for the issue to be recorded in my service record. The component suspected to be at fault is transmission or the transmission control system. This is concerning given the low mileage and recent model year.

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Transmission · CO

We were driving on a street and the vehicle suddenly just stopped. We could not get it out of park. We could not get into neutral it would not shift into any gear and it said transmission needs service. That is such a dangerous thing because luckily it wasn’t a busy street because it just stopped in the middle of the street and we waited there for an hour and a half to get a truck to tow it off

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Transmission · CA

With 103 miles on odometer, vehicle check engine light illuminated, warning message appeared on DIC regarding reduced acceleration, then vehicle proceed to downshift causing the vehicle to reduce speed dramatically almost causing the vehicle behind to hit my vehicle. Vehicle now does not shift properly and is at over 4500 rpm, while driving at a speed of 55 mph.