2020 Chevrolet Traverse: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse: 8 recalls, 232 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
8 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #19V643000 · 2019 · 3,420 vehicles
What's wrong: The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment May be cracked.
Why it matters: A crack in the frame rail May reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V446000 · 2020 · 769 vehicles
What's wrong: General motors, LLC. (gm) is recalling certain 2020 Buick enclave, Cadillac xt5 and xt6, Chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and traverse and GMC acadia and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator May not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
Why it matters: If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, rrab performance May be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect rrab modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #20V639000 · 2020 · 2,781 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuel pump's jet nozzle May have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Why it matters: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V668000 · 2020 · 194,105 vehicles
What's wrong: The start/stop accumulator endcap May have missing bolts.
Why it matters: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and May progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source May increase the risk of fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.
Tires Vehicle recall #20V684000 · 2020 · 7,516 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicles May have been manufactured with continental tires that were overcured.
Why it matters: Overcured tires May experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have dot number and production mold number combinations identified by continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020.
Tires Vehicle recall #21V115000 · 2021 · 33,838 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Why it matters: Over cured tires May develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #21V817000 · 2021 · 639 vehicles
What's wrong: The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place May chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Why it matters: A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021.
Airbags Vehicle recall #22V210000 · 2022 · 89 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (70): the most common themes are noise or vibration (22), warning light on (14), leaks (12).
- Other / unknown (55): the most common themes are noise or vibration (16), warning light on (10).
- Transmission & drivetrain (39): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (22), warning light on (9), stalls / loses power (5).
- Electrical (28): the most common themes are electrical failure (10), stalls / loses power (9).
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has 232 owner complaints, ranking #11 of 18 Traverse model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 305). Complaints peaked in 2025 (61 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 51,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2019 (410 complaints, 3 recalls), 2021 (90 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (70), other / unknown (55), transmission & drivetrain (39).
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic 9-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.