2023 Chevy Traverse Recalled For Missing Half-Shaft Retaining Ring

GM has issued a product recall for certain units of the 2023 Chevy Traverse due to a missing left-side half-shaft retaining ring.

The problem: vehicles built without this retaining ring have the potential for half-shaft inner joint separation, which could result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway while the affected vehicle is parked.

The hazards: if the half-shaft inner joint were to be separated, affected vehicles have an increased risk of a serious crash.

The fix: certified GM technicians will be instructed to inspect half-shafts and add the retaining ring necessary, all free of charge.

Affected components: left-side half-shaft retaining ring.

Affected vehicles:

• 2023 Chevy Blazer
• 2023 Chevy Traverse

Number of affected vehicles: GM believes there are only 10 affected vehicles with this issue, although the Chevy Blazer is also included in the recall.

Owners should: GM will notify owners of affected vehicles and instruct them to make an appointment with their dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24^th, 2023. Any owners that are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to see any open recalls or other actions that may be active on it. Owners can also reach out to Chevy or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly with any questions or concerns they may have using the recall number and contact information included below.

Contacts:

• GM recall number: N222390180
• Chevrolet Customer Service: 1-800-222-1020
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V042000
• NHTSA (toll-free number): 1-888-327-4236

As a reminder, the 2023 Chevy Traverse is powered by the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. This output gets routed to the ground via the GM nine-speed automatic transmission.

Under the skin, the 2023 Traverse rides on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.

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