Oh no, the Chevrolet has an SUV problem, but won’t share exactly what the problem is. General Motors has issued a stop-sale for the 2026 Chevy Traverse due to a quality issue. New models won’t be delivered until further notice. 

The 2026 Chevy Traverse has a mysterious stop-sale 

Sorry, if you want to go get a new 2026 Chevy Traverse today, you’re out of luck. Also, those waiting on their new SUVs to be delivered are now facing a delay. 

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for 2026 Traverse models, without sharing why. All I know is that it’s related to some sort of quality issue that needs to be corrected. 

This order is so serious that these models can’t be traded with other dealers, sent to auction, or used for demonstration purposes. 

According to GM Authority, a bulletin number with reference number N252517720 was sent to Chevrolet dealerships demanding that deliveries be stopped. The stop-sale also includes the 2026 GMC Acadia and 2026 Buick Enclave. 

In 2024, the Traverse had a stop-sale due to a transmission problem, but that should have been corrected by now. Also, the Chevy Traverse was remodeled for 2024 with a fresh style and updated tech. 

Up until now, this SUV was doing great against rivals like the Kia Telluride and Ford Explorer. It’s unclear when the Traverse will resume its sales and deliveries. It’s a bit strange for General Motors to hide the issue from the public. 

But at least the automaker caught the problem before having to issue a massive recall. This could save owners some hassle and time.