Chevrolet Traverse Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5,493 owner complaints and 32 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Traverse, across 18 model years (2009–2026). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (669). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
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Chevrolet Traverse years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Traverse year: 2010, 2011. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Traverse: 669 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2011 Traverse: 608 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2014 Traverse: 548 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Traverse: 25 complaints, 1 recall
- 2021 Traverse: 92 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2023 Traverse: 92 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Traverse problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 1,116 | 18 | 13 |
| Air Bags problems | 1,051 | 17 | 68 |
| Steering problems | 955 | 18 | 22 |
| Power Train problems | 919 | 18 | 18 |
| Electrical System problems | 852 | 18 | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 476 | 12 | 6 |
| Service Brakes problems | 392 | 18 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 306 | 17 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 208 | 17 | 6 |
| Seat Belts problems | 165 | 17 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 119 | 15 | 7 |
| Structure problems | 108 | 17 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 15 | 1 |
| Suspension | 93 | 15 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 74 | 15 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 68 | 17 | 1 |
| Wheels | 50 | 15 | 1 |
| Seats | 47 | 14 | 6 |
| Traction Control System | 40 | 9 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 38 | 14 | 1 |
| Tires | 35 | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 11 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 32 | 11 | 2 |
| Visibility | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Traverse problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2025: service brakes (110) · forward collision avoidance (61)
- 2024: service brakes (56)
- 2020: engine (70)
- 2019: power train (170) · electrical system (114) · engine (62)
- 2018: power train (195) · electrical system (102) · engine (85)
- 2017: air bags (263)
- 2016: air bags (163)
- 2015: air bags (162)
- 2014: air bags (258) · electrical system (127) · engine (118) · electronic stability control (esc) (117)
- 2013: electrical system (53)
- 2012: engine (115) · electronic stability control (esc) (84) · steering (62)
- 2011: engine (204) · steering (165) · electronic stability control (esc) (103) · power train (79) · electrical system (67) · vehicle speed control (58)
- 2010: steering (331) · engine (178) · power train (66) · electrical system (60) · electronic stability control (esc) (57)
- 2009: steering (231) · power train (58) · engine (50)
All Chevrolet Traverse model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 25 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Traverse | 183 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Traverse | 140 | 0 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Traverse | 92 | 2 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Traverse | 99 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Traverse | 92 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Traverse | 233 | 8 | 5★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Traverse | 411 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 Traverse | 463 | 2 | 5★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Traverse | 361 | 3 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Traverse | 292 | 5 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 Traverse | 313 | 5 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Traverse | 548 | 7 | 5★ | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Traverse | 162 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Traverse | 354 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Traverse | 608 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Traverse | 669 | 5 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Traverse | 448 | 8 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Traverse years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (669), 2011 (608) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Traverse year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Traverse?
Engine, with 1,116 complaints across 18 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?
32 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.