2017 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

25Engine complaints

7%Of all 358 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS261 · 72.9%

ENGINE25 · 7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 5.6%

Unspecified / other18 · 5%

POWER TRAIN17 · 4.7%

Share of the 358 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11510589 — filed 03/07/2023

“The electrical in the car is bad. I know others with Chevrolets and are having the same issue. The power windows nor doors work on…”NHTSA complaint 11483944 — filed 09/12/2022

“7/5/22 it has now been over a month since we started to have our car serviced at Ourisman Chevrolet of Bowie. On 7/3/22 while driving…”NHTSA complaint 11478159 — filed 08/08/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse: 25 of 358 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

358 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.