Chevrolet Traverse problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 2,943 owner complaints and 29 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Traverse (2009–2026). The 2019 Traverse has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 2,943
- Recalls
- 29
- Model years
- 18
- Worst year
- 2019
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Chevrolet Traverse years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2019 Chevrolet Traverse — 392 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — 371 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
- 2017 Chevrolet Traverse — 316 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Airbags
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse — 232 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
- 2016 Chevrolet Traverse — 222 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Airbags
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (26 complaints).
Every Chevrolet Traverse model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2025 Traverse | 180 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2024 Traverse | 140 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2023 Traverse | 91 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2022 Traverse | 99 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2021 Traverse | 90 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2020 Traverse | 232 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 8 | Engine |
| 2019 Traverse | 392 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 3 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2018 Traverse | 371 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2017 Traverse | 316 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Airbags |
| 2016 Traverse | 222 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2015 Traverse | 203 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | Airbags |
| 2014 Traverse | 305 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | Airbags |
| 2013 Traverse | 55 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | Electrical System |
| 2012 Traverse | 77 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | Engine |
| 2011 Traverse | 61 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Engine |
| 2010 Traverse | 58 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | Engine |
| 2009 Traverse | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Steering |
Most common Chevrolet Traverse problem areas (all years)
- Airbags824 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain603 complaints
- Engine554 complaints
- Electrical System534 complaints
- Brakes310 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech229 complaints
- Steering138 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion132 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control95 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts83 complaints
Complaint trend
Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Risk: Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A crack in the frame rail may reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
Risk: A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology