2020 Chevrolet Traverse: recalls and problems
8 recalls and 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
My 2020 chevrolet traverse is experiencing a shift to park issue. when the car is placed into park, the electrical system does not recognize it and will not shut off the vehicle. there is a defect with the button trigger that allows the gear shifter to move and it is not being recognized. the quick fix is to press this button around 15 times to reset it. sometimes this works but when on an incline, it does not. it ta
The rear power liftgate closed on my finger severing the top part of my finger at the base of the finger nail.
On september 18,2026 owner #3 bought the vehicle on december 9,2026 at the time of purchase it had 46,545 on september 17 check engine light came on and the diagnostic code came up as p0171 lean bank one from pep boys.pep boys scan found p0171 lean bank 1 meaning that is sucking in too much oxygen, upon inspection found rear exhaust manifold is cracked, creating a vacuum and suck. ng in oxygen,causing the engine ligh
While the gears are shifted to park, as soon as the car is turned off, a message pops up advising me to "shift to park". the car will already be in park. i have to with jiggle the gear shift or turn the car back on and cycle gears a couple times in order for the car to recognize that it's in park.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ||||
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Traverse. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.