2018 Chevrolet Traverse Auto Start Stop Eliminator

Built for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, this inline memory harness keeps Auto Stop/Start in whatever state you left it. Press the button once, and the setting carries over to the next start. It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced.

Nothing is reprogrammed in the engine computer. The module only stands in for the button press you would otherwise make after every start, and it comes out without leaving a trace.

Which Chevrolet Traverse models it fits

This part is listed for these vehicles, all marked 100% fitment match:

• Chevrolet Traverse: 2018

For reference, the Chevrolet Traverse in these years is a three-row midsize crossover offered with 3.6L V6 engines, with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder offered on 2018-2019 models. The listing is written around the second-generation (2018-2024) Traverse. Trim is not listed separately. Any trim in these years with factory stop-start and the pictured connector is covered.

How factory stop-start works on the Chevrolet Traverse

The factory logic arms Auto Stop/Start every time the engine starts. Turning it off with the button only lasts until the engine is shut down. Owners who sit in stop-and-go traffic, tow, or idle in drive-throughs often prefer it off, and that is where the repeated button press comes from.

Conditions the factory system checks

Auto stop needs several conditions at once: a warm engine, enough battery charge, moderate cabin heating or cooling demand, and the vehicle fully stopped with the brake held. If any is missing, the engine keeps running. The module only remembers the button state; the factory controller still decides whether a stop is allowed.

What to expect

• Fuel use changes only the way it would if you pressed the off button yourself.
• Carries your stop-start choice over to the next drive.
• Does not disable warning lights or diagnostic functions.
• Comes out in the same way it went in, with nothing cut.

A note on the battery

The module draws its power from the vehicle and does not change charging behavior. If your Chevrolet Traverse sits for long periods, the same rules apply as without it: a maintainer helps, and a battery that tests weak should be replaced with the type specified for stop-start vehicles (usually AGM or EFB).

Before blaming the module

If the setting is not remembered, check that the module was installed with the ignition off and that the connector clicked into place. Then press the factory button once, switch the vehicle off, close the doors, give the electronics time to shut down, and start again. If it still resets, contact support with the year, trim and a photo of the connector.

Connecting it

It plugs in line with the factory connector named in the instructions. Both ends are factory-style plugs, so nothing is cut or spliced. Because it is plug-in only, removal is the reverse: unplug the module and reconnect the factory connectors directly. Keep the original clips and trim fasteners if you remove a panel to reach the connector.

Day-to-day use

Some owners only want stop-start off in certain seasons or on certain trips, such as towing a trailer or crawling through summer traffic with the A/C working hard. Because the module remembers whatever you chose last, it works both ways: leave the system off for a week, then switch it back on with the factory button and it stays on.

Fitment check

• Model year and model match a row in the table above (2018 Chevrolet Traverse).
• Your Chevrolet Traverse has the factory stop-start button. Base trims or engines without stop-start have nothing for the module to remember.
• No aftermarket remote start, alarm or gateway bypass is wired into the same circuit. If one is, email support before ordering.
• The battery and charging system test good and no warning lights are on.
• The connector at your install point matches the one in the product photos.
• If you are unsure, send your VIN to support@automotivebypass.com and we will confirm fitment.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Standard shipping inside the lower 48 states costs nothing; allow 1–2 business days of handling plus 3–4 in transit. Returns need approval first and must be requested within 45 days. Approved returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee, with return shipping paid by the customer. A 3-year limited warranty applies. Email support@automotivebypass.com (Mon–Fri, 9–5 PST) with your VIN if you want a fitment check.