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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1GNERHKW1JJ••••••2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
That is about average for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE — 4 complaints per build across 104 builds.
6on this build
453on the model
104builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Electrical System 3Engine 3Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2026
Engine light came on. Car started shaking and making noise when shifting. Speed would not increase while driving. When shifting into park the car does not recognize that’s it’s in park and had to jiggle the gear shift. Took it to an independent mechanic and they said it’s…
Fuel SystemMay 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the vehicle failed to immediately restart after refueling. The…
Electrical SystemSep 2020
Bought 2018 new. Two days after driving off lot passenger seat melted electrical connection causing seat failure. Gm fixed four days later driver seat same thing. Week later headlight connection melted and had to be fixed spent a week in shop. Started claim at gm to take car…
Power TrainSep 2024
Transmission issues since 85k miles, park to shift sensor error since owned, rear ideoendent suspension bolts were stripped needed alignment. Car has not performed since ownership
Power TrainJan 2023
On multiple occasions the vehicle slowed to a stop but engine was still running. This happened once on the interstate at the speed limit. I got warning that power brakes and steering were not working. Other times the car shudders and stops. I then have to turn engine off and…
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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 1GNERHKW1JJ148916 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.