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Chevrolet Traverse recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Chevrolet Traverse model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size SUV Model years 2010–2025 27 NHTSA recalls 5,026 owner complaints
27 NHTSA recalls
5,026 owner complaints
16 model years covered
140 citing a crash
28 citing a fire
172 citing an injury

Chevrolet Traverse recalls & complaints by model year

Every Traverse model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 5 669 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 5 608 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 5 354 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4 162 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Chevrolet Traverse 7 548 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Chevrolet Traverse 5 313 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Chevrolet Traverse 5 292 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Chevrolet Traverse 3 361 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Chevrolet Traverse 2 464 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Chevrolet Traverse 3 412 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Chevrolet Traverse 8 234 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Chevrolet Traverse 3 92 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Chevrolet Traverse 1 99 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Chevrolet Traverse 2 93 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Chevrolet Traverse 0 141 No recalls
2025 Chevrolet Traverse 0 184 No recalls

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 58 while NHTSA lists 27 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Traverse

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Traverse

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Chevrolet Traverse recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2011–2019
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Jun 2015

    The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

    NHTSA campaign 15V415000 · also 2011–2012
  • SEAT BELTS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · also 2011–2013
  • SEAT BELTS Aug 2010

    THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT.

    NHTSA campaign 10V375000

2011 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010 and 2012–2019
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Jun 2015

    The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

    NHTSA campaign 15V415000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • SEAT BELTS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES Apr 2012

    SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA campaign 12V151000 · also 2012

2012 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2019
  • STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Jun 2015

    The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

    NHTSA campaign 15V415000 · also 2010–2011
  • SEAT BELTS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES Apr 2012

    SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA campaign 12V151000 · also 2011

2013 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2021

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · also 2014–2017
  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014–2019
  • SEAT BELTS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 14V118000 · also 2010–2012

2014 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (7)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2023

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · also 2015–2017
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2021

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · also 2013 and 2015–2017
  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2013 and 2015–2019
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

    NHTSA campaign 14V614000
  • SEAT BELTS May 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    NHTSA campaign 14V266000 · also 2010–2013
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Apr 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

    NHTSA campaign 14V223000
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.

    NHTSA campaign 14V092000

2015 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2023

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · also 2014 and 2016–2017
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2022

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 22V246000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2021

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · also 2013–2014 and 2016–2017
  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2014 and 2016–2019
  • TIRES Jan 2015

    These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking.

    NHTSA campaign 15V044000

2016 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2023

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · also 2014–2015 and 2017
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2021

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · also 2013–2015 and 2017
  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2015 and 2017–2019
  • SEATS Dec 2015

    The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

    NHTSA campaign 15V833000
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2015

    Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

    NHTSA campaign 15V609000

2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2023

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · also 2014–2016
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2021

    The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

    NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · also 2013–2016
  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2016 and 2018–2019

2018 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2017 and 2019
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2019–2020

2019 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Apr 2021

    The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

    NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · also 2010–2018
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2018 and 2020
  • AIR BAGS Nov 2018

    The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 18V774000

2020 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (8)

  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Mar 2022

    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 crash.

    NHTSA campaign 22V210000 · also 2021–2022
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2021

    The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

    NHTSA campaign 21V817000 · also 2021
  • TIRES Feb 2021

    The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

    NHTSA campaign 21V115000
  • TIRES Nov 2020

    The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

    NHTSA campaign 20V684000
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2018–2019
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Oct 2020

    The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

    NHTSA campaign 20V639000
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN › INFLATOR Jul 2020

    The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 20V446000
  • STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 2019

    The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.

    NHTSA campaign 19V643000

2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Mar 2022

    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 crash.

    NHTSA campaign 22V210000 · also 2020 and 2022
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2021

    The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

    NHTSA campaign 21V817000 · also 2020
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › FRONTAL IMPACT Jun 2021

    During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 21V472000

2022 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (1)

  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Mar 2022

    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 crash.

    NHTSA campaign 22V210000 · also 2020–2021

2023 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (2)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 2023

    The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

    NHTSA campaign 23V172000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Feb 2023

    The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

    NHTSA campaign 23V042000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2024–2025 Chevrolet Traverse.

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Chevrolet Traverse recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Traverse across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2020 model year has the most, with 8. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most recalls?

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has the most NHTSA recalls (8), followed by 2014 (7) and 2016 (5). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Chevrolet Traverse years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024–2025 Chevrolet Traverse. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (669), followed by 2011 (608) and 2014 (548). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?

Across 5,026 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Traverse are Engine (1,063), Air Bags (1,024), Power Train (860), Electrical System (809), Steering (723) and Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (455).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. 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.