Chevrolet Traverse water leak problems

Filed Sep 12, 2026 · Electrical · VA

-Electrical Hazard due to water leaking in the cabin from rearview mirror, overhead speakers, back light etc. -Water leaking on electrical components -Leak has been confirmed by mechanic at dealer -Has been inspected by Chevrolet -No warning lights or signals

Filed Mar 6, 2025 · Driver assistance · IL

The blindspot modules are put behind the wheel well in the bumper exposed to the elements. Water gets in these modules and cause them to swell and fail. Each module is sold at the dealer for $340 a piece and gm recommends you replace both along with the wiring harness. This job if done at the dealer is costing consumers $1300-$1600. If you replace the modules yourself then the dealer charges you a programming fee of $195-$215 in my area. This is a design flaw and other GM vehicles like the Acadia have a recall. Why doesn’t the Chevrolet Traverse have the same?

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 45,700 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the driver’s side taillight was blown due to water entering the taillight assembly. While driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the battery failure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the following day while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery warning light remained illuminated along with the check engine warning light. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,700.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

I was driving on the highway and without any warning, the acceleration did not work in my car. I coasted to the side of the highway and waited for over an hour for a tow truck to arrive. Chevrolet replaced the transmission. I was told Chevrolet would consider rebates if I go through a Chevrolet dealership to fix it. They charged $2,000 over other shops, but only offered $200 off. They also took over a month to repair my vehicle. I wish I did not use them for repairs. Also, during heavy rains, the car leaked water through the electrical components in the roof. We intervened several times, but water persistently came through. Finally, we purchased the car at under 30,000 miles and immediately needed to replace the exhaust and shift to park feature. The car would not recognize when I was in park and could not turn off.

Filed Nov 30, 2023 · Body, Electrical · NC

When it rain, water is getting into my car from somewhere. It has knocked out my dashboard and my radio no longer works.the water gets in to the front part of the car and end up in my front middle console. No body can tell where the leak is coming from nor explain how it get in the middle of the cup holder and flooding my floor and seat. Nothing is showing on my dashboard or the miles displayed. I need help to stop this defect.

Filed Jul 10, 2021 · NC

After it rains water leaks from the headliner between the rear view mirror and headliner control panel (lighting, sunroof, collision controls etc..) It is available for inspection, the introduction of water in this area could affect the components in this area, camera, air bags, collision alert. Have not taken into a dealer to evaluate or inspected.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · LA

Housing cases crack from the inside and water gets in. Shorts out the fuse. Constant changing on bulbs on headlamps and stop lamps. Housing cases for lights cost more than car note. Onstar not alerted by problem and I don't know until I'm driving and someone else flags me down. Multiple people have almost rear-ended me.

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 9,000 miles · LA

We bought a used vehicle from acadiana mazda, lafayette la. About a week from having it the emergency brake light comes on. We bring it in, they say they can't find anything wrong so we take it back. The next week, the salesman gives us a call and says that they need to replace the windshield, after asking for a sales ticket for several days, they give us a sales ticket from the week before that says that they think the vehicle has a water leak. (service ticket is enclosed) I come home that night before bringing it in and I find rust dripping from the emergency brake, standing water under my flooring, rust / corrosion all over the bottom parts of the car. What is suspected by the car dealership is that the windshield wasn't sealed right and when it would rain it would come in from the windshield and drip down through the emergency brake. We figured there were 37 days of rain since they had it and all of that rain was going into the vehicle. I was not informed of this prior to buying the car. I tried to return it but they refused and wanted to fix it. That was just sealing the windshield, the brake sensor and replacing the flooring. I did not feel that was good enough. To avoid a legal battle and concerned for my family's safety, I traded it in. I believe there may be some electrical issues, and other concerns with the car that they will not fix so I am reporting this for someone else's safety. It may also have been flooded but that wasn't disclosed when the first owner traded it in but that is just speculation. Please investigate.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · NY

When raining water enters into AC/heating blower access panel and accumulates there ultimately causing the blower motor to fail. Also when making a left turn water runs out from panel onto passenger side floor. Had to have blower motor removed and replaced with new one. A recall for this problem is needed as it is a common problem with these vehicles.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 115,000 miles · MT

Brought the 2010 chevy traverse to dealer for a leaking water pump that was fixed under warranty in november. Vehichle was in reduced power mode once it was started up after work was completed on water pump. At that time I was informed the timing chain was stretched and had to be replaced. The gm dealer quoted me $1834 to replace. Unacceptable at this mileage for a timing chain to be stretched that much. Gm needs to recall these vehichles for this and many other items and fix their junk that they turn out for top dollar. That isn't an easy tab to pick up for most of us.