Chevrolet is recalling 2023 Traverse vehicles with a missing retaining ring on the half-shaft, which can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when in park, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Chevrolet customer service for free replacement.
A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Chevrolet is recalling 2023 Traverse vehicles that may have a missing retaining ring on the half-shaft. This can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when parked, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Chevrolet for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81271-chevrolet-traverse-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81271-chevrolet-traverse-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V042000
“Chevrolet Traverse 2023 Power Train Recall: Risk of Loss of Drive Power or Rollaway.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81271-chevrolet-traverse-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall 23V042000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V042000).
A missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft can cause the half-shaft inner joint to separate. This may lead to loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the car is placed in park, increasing the chance of a crash.
Owners of 2023 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles are affected. Drivers who park their vehicles in gear may be at higher risk if the half-shaft assembly is missing a retaining ring.
Check if your 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has a missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft assembly. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 23, 2023.
Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free replacement of the left-side half-shaft assembly.
Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180.
A missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft can cause the half-shaft inner joint to separate, leading to loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when parked, which increases crash risk.
Check if your 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has a missing retaining ring on the left-side half-shaft assembly. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 23, 2023.
Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free replacement of the left-side half-shaft assembly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V042000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 23V042000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222390180. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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