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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GNERGKW2JJ••••••2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (12 vs 4).
12on this build
446on the model
103builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Power Train 3Service Brakes 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
This vehicle has under 90,000 miles and is only used to transport my grandchildren to and from the local elementary school. We got in the vehicle, and it would not accelerate. The vehicle is currently at the Chevy dealership getting diagnosed, but the error message was for the…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2026
Vehicle was driving fine in good condition and well maintenance. No warning at all and went to drive it home from a friends and it would not go in reverse at all. Towed to dealership and they said it’s a transmission issue. There is a recall on 2018 chevy traverse vehicles. My…
Power TrainSep 2022
"shift to park" when car is already in park
Electrical SystemAug 2021
For the past 3 years my 2018 Traverse will randomly say shift to park and won't let me turn my vehicle off even though I am in park. In the last week it has gotten worse happening almost every time I drive it and not recognizing that I am in park for anywhere from 2-10 minutes
Service BrakesSep 2020
Reported brakes squeaking in december of 2019. Now both the front and rear brakes squeaking. Took it to the dealership 3 times now. They state it's noise, not a brake wear issue. Our neighbors also have a 2018 arcadia which does the same squeaking as ours both when you first…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNERGKW2JJ180882 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.