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P0420 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
8
Most Affected
2020, 2010, 2018

What P0420 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Recently bought this traverse 2010 ltz from a private owner after 200 miles on the road the check engine light triggered a few codes p0008-p0017-p0420, upon extensive diagnostics at four different places."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/04/2020

"My vehicle was getting a check engine code #P0420, took to my GM dealer for service on [XXX]. RK Chevrolet in Virginia Beach, VA. Was told the error was caused by the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe had separated from the pipe, resulting in a hole in the pipe."

— 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/26/2024

"2019 chevy traverse check engine light came on then went off for a couple of weeks. The engine light came back on and I took it in to dealership. They found code p0420 which is fail code catalytic converter."

— 2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 12/05/2022

"The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked, with an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal."

— 2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE • Filed 05/12/2025

"Engine light came on couple weeks ago. Code is p0420 so I did some research and inspected the exhaust system and found the weld on the support bracket of the exhaust pipes was cracked and wore a hole between the pipe and the bracket."

— 2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/09/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0420 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

50%
25%
12.5%
12.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2018
1
2019
1
2020
5

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0420 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026