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Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 48 recalls and 3,778 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Traverse by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Traverse: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Traverse model years with the most are the 2014 (548), 2018 (464) and 2019 (412). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (92), 2023 (94) and 2022 (100), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 12 Chevrolet Traverse model years, 48 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (8), 2014 (7) and 2012 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most check engine light complaints?
327 owner complaints across 13 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2014 (66), 2012 (53) and 2018 (48) model years, out of 13 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most stalling complaints?
265 owner complaints across 12 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2014 (72), 2012 (43) and 2018 (33) model years, out of 12 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
175 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2014 (54), 2025 (46) and 2012 (44) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most airbag complaints?
169 owner complaints across 5 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2014 (67), 2015 (34) and 2012 (28) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
78 owner complaints across 8 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2018 (24), 2019 (16) and 2020 (11) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most emissions system complaints?
63 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. The most were filed for the 2020 (23), 2018 (20) and 2019 (15) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most brake complaints?
38 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2025 (24) and 2024 (14) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most transmission failure complaints?
35 owner complaints across 4 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2018 (17), 2016 (9) and 2023 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
33 owner complaints across 3 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2018 (17), 2012 (12) and 2023 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most seat belt complaints?
12 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Traverse model years describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. The most were filed for the 2020 (9) and 2021 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.