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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GNERGKW3JJ••••••2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
440on the model
102builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Electrical System 2Service Brakes 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMay 2026
As i come to a stop and go to accelerate my transmission stutters and sometimes slips,i went to gm website and there is a recall on the 2018 chevy traverse transmission but my vin isnt included. I have all the symptons of the recall as described on the gm website but again my…
Electrical SystemFeb 2026
After refueling we re-entered I495 Northbound. While traveling in the fast lane of traffic my vehicle shut off. I lost all power, including the ability to use On-Star. The vehicle refused to start for thirty minutes. This problem repeats within a mile of refueling. The vehicle…
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2025
This vehicle's canister purge valve solenoid has failed multiple times since we purchased it used in 2021. We've taken it to multiple Chevrolet dealerships for repair and the issue has not been fixed. The issue is once the part fails, the vehicle is unable to be filled with fuel…
Service BrakesApr 2024
The parking brake came on as I was driving and would not allow me to turn it off. It caused my brakes to smoke and they were radiating heat. It is currently at the shop Kelley Buick GMC Bartow, FL
SteeringJan 2020
I started my car and it felt weird and made a strange noise. An error message cande on saying 'steering assist is reduced, drive with care. I drove a few blocks and the message remained on until I returned to my home. My backseat reminder alarm also does not work anymore. My car…
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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 1GNERGKW3JJ263785 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.