Chevrolet Traverse reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 5,036 complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse with NHTSA since 2010, most often about engine and airbags. Chevrolet has filed 14 warranty extensions and 83 service campaigns for it, and there are 28 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Chevrolet Traverse? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Traverse a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 5,036
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 14
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Service campaigns
- 83
- Filed by Chevrolet
- Safety recalls
- 28
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Traverse with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | Electrical system (28%) | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | 180 | Brakes (60%) | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 140 | Brakes (40%) | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 91 | Transmission and drivetrain (33%) | 2 | 17 |
| 2022 | 99 | Transmission and drivetrain (43%) | 1 | 38 |
| 2021 | 90 | Electrical system (24%) | 3 | 7 |
| 2020 | 232 | Engine (30%) | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 | 410 | Transmission and drivetrain (41%) | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 | 462 | Transmission and drivetrain (42%) | 2 | 9 |
| 2017 | 361 | Airbags (73%) | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 292 | Airbags (56%) | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 313 | Airbags (52%) | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 548 | Airbags (47%) | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 | 162 | Electrical system (33%) | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 | 354 | Engine (32%) | 5 | 6 |
| 2011 | 608 | Engine (34%) | 5 | 11 |
| 2010 | 669 | Steering (49%) | 5 | 12 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Traverse model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Chevrolet
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Chevrolet filed with NHTSA for the Traverse, in its own words. A warranty extension means Chevrolet pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionJun 2025· Engine· model years 2023
Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe.
- Warranty extensionJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2022
Special Coverage - certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe.
- Warranty extensionMay 2024· Body and structure· model years 2017–2024
This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- Warranty extensionJun 2023· Engine and cooling· model years 2019
Special Coverage. Certain 2019 model year Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine (RPO LFY), and certain 2020 model year Buick Encore and Chevrolet Sonic / Trax vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine (RPO LUV), may have a condition that could…
- Warranty extensionMay 2023· Equipment and accessories· model years 2021
Special Coverage - certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe. If this condition occurs, a hole may develop in the exhaust pipe at the bracket location, and a rattling or increased exhaust…
- Warranty extensionMar 2022· Engine and cooling· model years 2019
Special Coverage Adjustment. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause the mounting bracket on the front exhaust pipe to separate from the pipe. If this condition occurs, a hole may develop in the exhaust pipe at the bracket location, and a rattling or increased…
- Warranty extensionJun 2018· Fuel system· model years 2015
18029 - Special Coverage. Certain vehicles listed above, may have an inoperative purge solenoid that could lead to excessive fuel vapors entering the combustion chamber from the fuel tank.
- Warranty extensionOct 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2010–2011
14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal; Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles have been removed).
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Engine and cooling· model years 2010–2012
14582 - Special Coverage. On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac…
- Warranty extensionSep 2015· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329B - Special Coverage (revised to update the Part Information and torque specs within the Service Procedure).
- Warranty extensionAug 2015· Airbags· model years 2010–2013
15536 - special coverage. Certain 2008 2013 Buick enclave, 2008-2013 Gmc acadia, 2008-2010 Saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 Chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab)…
- Warranty extensionDec 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329A - special coverage (revised service procedure). Some vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist.
- Warranty extensionSep 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
14329 - special coverage. Some vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist.
- Warranty extensionSep 2014· Steering· model years 2010–2011
Special Coverage Adjustment ? Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Service campaignSep 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2022
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall.
- Service campaignAug 2026· Seats· model years 2024
Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the 3rd row head restraints may not lock in the upright position, or may not release from the upright position. Dealers will replace the 3rd row head restraints.
- Service campaignAug 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2022
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall.
- Service campaignJul 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2022
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall.
- Service campaignJul 2026· Engine· model years 2024–2026
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
- Service campaignMay 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2025–2026
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state.
- Service campaignMay 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2026
Certain vehicles may have been delivered without the customer ordered Front Grille Illuminated Emblem. Dealers will install the missing illuminated emblem OR provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $500.00.
- Service campaignApr 2026· Other or unspecified· model years 2025–2026
Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state.
- Service campaignApr 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2024–2026
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
- Service campaignMar 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have contamination inside the high-pressure fuel pump spill valve assembly. Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump.
- Service campaignFeb 2026· Engine· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which a quality issue with the engine was identified. Dealers will replace the engine.
- Service campaignFeb 2026· Fuel and propulsion· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
- Service campaignOct 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2024
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which incorrect software was installed in the ePhaser motor. Dealers will replace the intake ePhaser motor.
- Service campaignAug 2025· Brakes· model years 2024
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the internal cartridge seal in the eBoost Module is missing. Dealers are to replace the brake master cylinder.
- Service campaignJul 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2026
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may not have had the production released software at launch. Dealers will reprogram the radio.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Other or unspecified· model years 2018–2025
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Traverse model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine1,066 (21%)
- Airbags994 (20%)
- Transmission and drivetrain859 (17%)
- Electrical system813 (16%)
- Steering702 (14%)
- Other or unspecified545 (11%)
- Stability control441 (9%)
- Brakes278 (6%)
Safety recalls
28 recalls cover at least one Traverse model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
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.
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.
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
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.
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.
And 13 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA26006Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2026, still open· Brakes· model years 2024–2026
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
- EA20002Engineering analysis· opened Aug 2020, closed Aug 2024· Seat belts· model years 2010–2014
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
Led to recall 21V245.
- RQ19003Recall query· opened May 2019, closed Aug 2020· Seat belts· model years 2010–2014
Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 5,036 owner complaints, 14 warranty extensions and 83 service campaigns Chevrolet filed, and 28 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2010 (669), 2011 (608), 2014 (548). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Chevrolet Traverse?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (21%), airbags (20%), transmission and drivetrain (17%). Chevrolet has filed 14 warranty extensions covering the Traverse, listed on this page.
Which Traverse model years have the most complaints?
2010 (669), 2011 (608), 2014 (548). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Traverse with each other rather than with other models.
Has Chevrolet extended the warranty on the Traverse?
Yes: engine (model years 2023); other or unspecified (model years 2022); body and structure (model years 2017–2024), and 11 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Traverse?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 28 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.