2020 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

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

65Engine complaints

30.7%Of all 212 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE65 · 30.7%

Unspecified / other48 · 22.6%

POWER TRAIN36 · 17%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 12.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15 · 7.1%

Share of the 212 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“Front exhaust pipe broken causing check engine light and vehicle to sound rough. It is an emissions issue. This has been confirmed with a dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11653905 — filed 04/10/2025

“Had noticed a rattle every time when I start the vehicle.I got under and had located a broken front exhaust hanger. A few week later…”NHTSA complaint 11653311 — filed 04/07/2025

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The…”NHTSA complaint 11652396 — filed 04/02/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse: 65 of 212 complaints on file (30.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

212 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none 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.