Among the best Traverse years
The 2022 Traverse has a low complaint rate. A few owners report transmission failure and 'Shift to Park' messages.
Updated November 2026 · based on 103 owner complaints and 1 recalls
106 60% below the Traverse average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Traverse year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Transmission failure
Delayed shifts, bucking and rare full failure.
Fix: Transmission $4,000 to $6,000
Transmission and drivetrain
Shift to Park message
The car says to shift to park when already in park.
Fix: Shifter switch $300 to $600
Other
Recalls
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
- Confirm recall 22V210 shows as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Traverse has 1 recall on record, listed below.
- Feel for delayed or harsh shifts in traffic.Rough, delayed or slipping gear changes are early signs of transmission trouble. A rebuilt or replacement transmission often costs $3,000 to $6,000.45 of the 103 owner complaints about the 2022 Traverse involve the transmission and drivetrain (44%).
- Shift into park and switch off a few times to check for the message.This checks the shifter and parking lock. On some models a faulty switch shows "Shift to Park" or the car can roll if Park does not fully engage.45 of the 103 owner complaints about the 2022 Traverse involve the shifter and transmission (44%).
Questions
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Among the best Traverse years. The 2022 Traverse has a low complaint rate. A few owners report transmission failure and 'Shift to Park' messages.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Transmission failure; Shift to Park message.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.