P0700 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Transmission Control System (MIL Request)

Q: "What does P0700 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"P0700 indicates: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This is a transmission code. 3 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0700 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0700 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?"

"Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows P0700?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0700 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

P0700 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

3 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2013-2022. Most reports come from the 2013, 2015 model years.

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"This has now occurred twice within the past 30 days. while in motion, the vehicle transmissions jerks, and speed is immediately reduced to 5mph. the stability control light comes on as does the check engine light. a remote diagnostics scan from on-star identified 3 error codes: c0561, p0700, p182e."

— 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · Filed 07/23/2014

"My car has 46k miles, several times now my service stabilitrack has came on along with service traction control and my engine light. ive had the engine light read and it reads p0700."

— 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · Filed 07/18/2017

"Check engine light came on. Chevy traverse lost power and would not shift past 45 miles an hour. Once parked a bad bucking when put into reverse and loss of power or the vehicle would not move and revved as if out of gear despite being put into gear."

— 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 08/10/2025

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'13

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'15

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'22

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 33.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 33.3%

POWER TRAIN 33.3%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0700 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

P0700 indicates: Transmission Control System (MIL Request). This is a transmission code. 3 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0700 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0700 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾

Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows P0700? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.