How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Chevrolet Traverse across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Traverse?

Across 795 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Traverse are Air Bags (307), Engine (155), Power Train (99), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (84), Electrical System (84), Steering (62).

Chevrolet Traverse recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse, sampled across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Mid-size SUV 9 NHTSA recalls 795 owner complaints

9 NHTSA recalls

795 owner complaints

24 citing a crash

3 citing a fire

29 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Traverse

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years 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 model year that matches your Traverse:

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2012 Chevrolet Traverse	5	354	All codes →
2017 Chevrolet Traverse	3	354	All codes →
2022 Chevrolet Traverse	1	87	All codes →

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

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