Chevrolet Traverse recalls & common problems
NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.
Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Traverse
The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.
- Air Bags 307
- Engine 155
- Power Train 99
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 84
- Electrical System 84
- Steering 62
Recalls & complaints by model year
Jump to the generation that matches your Traverse:
| Generation | Recalls | Complaints | Diagnose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 Chevrolet Traverse | 5 | 354 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2015-2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 3 | 354 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2020-2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 1 | 87 | Codes & recalls → |
Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Traverse
The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE May 2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.…
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Mar 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a cra…
NHTSA campaign 22V210000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Oct 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.…
NHTSA campaign 21V782000 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.…
NHTSA campaign 21V246000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Jun 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15,…
NHTSA campaign 15V415000 - SEAT BELTS May 2014
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014…
NHTSA campaign 14V266000
More on the Chevrolet Traverse
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.