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2014 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems

128 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse cite electrical system, 23% of all 549 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 2 recalls on this component.

Complaints
128
23% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Crackling noise coming from speakers the signal lights work but no sound, the driver assist lights up but no sound, te rear camera work but no sound, radio work but no sound. The crackling noise persists even when car is off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 30, 2026Electrical system, Air bagsODI 11774687
“I am having the exact same issue as recall NHTSAID 14V614000, Manufacturer Campaign 14515. The car only gives me one warning, "Service stability track system" before the car completely stalls out. The car stalled out and completely shut off while I was on the freeway. I coasted to the shoulder of the freeway with a stalled car a no power steering. It has done that countless times. My code reader returned codes: P0606-PCM Processor Fault, P0685: ECM/PCM Power Relay Sense Circuit, P0689: EMC/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit, P0615: Starter Relay Control Circuit”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 8, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11769837
“Odometer Fraud. The contact was in the process of purchasing a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. Before the vehicle was purchased, the mileage was 118,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 227,937.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 27, 2026Electrical systemODI 11727518
“Had the whole ECM replaced as well as all wire harnesses inspected. Fuse box inspection and retighned. All fuses and relays checked. Ignition switch replacement as well. The code for P1682 went away months but has now returned. Also have replaced battery and few other minor items. The car will go into limp mode randomly on freeway or roads. Almost caused an accident since the power steering stops working as well.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2026Steering, Electrical system, EngineODI 11712762
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed. After waiting 20 minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's friend, and it was determined that the clock spring had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 18, 2025Electrical system, Air bagsODI 11705834
“Vehicle constantly has p1682 code and will turn off while driving. Also may just go into low power mode, turn off traction control and have stabile track service needed lights. Vehicle may shake violently as well. If code is reset the car can be driven again until the cycle reappears. Things already changed include ignition switch, ECM, o2 sensors, purge valve, mass air flow sensor.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 6, 2025Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11697856

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

2 recalls on this component

Electrical system

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Electrical systemReported Oct 1, 2014NHTSA 14V614000

Electrical system: instrument cluster

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

Electrical systemReported Apr 30, 2014NHTSA 14V223000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.