Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle Speed Sensor in US

The vehicle speed sensor on the Chevrolet Traverse is a single component whose data feeds multiple vehicle systems at once on your Traverse. When it fails on the Chevrolet Traverse, the effects appear across your Traverse speedometer, transmission, cruise control, and ABS simultaneously, making diagnosis less straightforward than a fault that affects only one system on the Chevrolet Traverse.

Signs of a Failing Vehicle Speed Sensor on the Chevrolet Traverse

• Speedometer on your Chevrolet Traverse reading zero, displaying erratically, or showing an inaccurate speed
• Harsh, erratic, or delayed transmission shifting on the Traverse, the TCM uses speed data to determine shift points
• Cruise control on your Chevrolet Traverse refuses to engage or cuts out unexpectedly during use
• ABS or traction control warning lights illuminated on the Traverse dashboard
• Check engine light on your Chevrolet Traverse with stored codes P0500, P0501, or P0502
• Traverse transmission entering limp mode, locking into a single gear to prevent damage

Transmission-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Speed Sensors on the Chevrolet Traverse

On older Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and most rear-wheel-drive designs, a dedicated transmission-mounted speed sensor monitors output shaft speed on the Traverse and serves as the primary reference for the Traverse speedometer and transmission control module. On modern Chevrolet Traverse front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive platforms, wheel hub sensors serve the dual function of ABS speed sensing and vehicle speed data delivery on the Traverse, one sensor feeding multiple Chevrolet Traverse systems from a single mounting point.

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle Speed Sensor

Signal accuracy is the defining specification for a Chevrolet Traverse vehicle speed sensor. A sensor that generates the wrong pulse frequency for your Traverse control modules produces incorrect speedometer readings, mis-timed transmission shifts, and inaccurate ABS calibration on your Chevrolet Traverse, even if it passes a basic resistance test. Every speed sensor in the GeoBrakes catalogue is sourced to the correct signal frequency for the Chevrolet Traverse exact year, make, model, and sensor position.

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle Speed Sensor

Can a faulty speed sensor affect the transmission on my Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. The Chevrolet Traverse transmission control module relies on vehicle speed data to calculate correct shift timing. A failed Traverse speed sensor can cause erratic shifting, delayed upshifts, incorrect downshifts, or trigger Traverse limp mode.

Will a bad vehicle speed sensor turn on the check engine light on my Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. A failed Chevrolet Traverse vehicle speed sensor typically stores fault codes P0500, P0501, or P0502. Depending on the Traverse, it may also trigger ABS, traction control, or transmission warning lights simultaneously.

Is the vehicle speed sensor the same as the ABS wheel speed sensor on my Chevrolet Traverse?

On many modern Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, yes, wheel hub sensors serve both the ABS system and vehicle speed sensing simultaneously on your Traverse. On older Traverse vehicles with transmission-mounted speed sensors, they are separate components. Use the GeoBrakes vehicle selector to confirm the correct sensor type for your Chevrolet Traverse.