2017 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Traverse years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. That ranks 7th out of 18 Traverse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (263 complaints, 73%), typically at around 38,038 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 361owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 263 | 73% | 38,038 | “air bags contacted” (28%) | — |
| Engine | 25 | 7% | 30,272 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 6% | 38,543 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 5% | 60,770 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3% | 32,170 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 3% | 31,961 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2% | 63,731 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1% | 38,543 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 7,910 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 44,462 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 36,120 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Air bags:critical fasteners
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment. I arrived for the recall service after confirming the appointment days in advance and was told the part was not available. I was told I would be…
Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely.
Tire size P255/55R20. I purchased 4 new tires February 2023 from Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac, In. I've taken my car back there at least 4 if not 5 times because of vibration. I finally took my car to a different facility and they showed me where 2 of my tires that was in the rear are separating and…
THERE is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those I'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of the recalls but I want to request a Investigation on if my vehicle or any other…
Dealership Lead car GMC Utica, verified code B0074 passenger presence sensor/module, found module internally faulty verified power and ground. This puts safety at risk because the passenger side air bags are off because of the faulty sensor. There is TBS on this issue. Dealership confirmed problem…
Other Chevrolet Traverse years
← 2016 Traverse · 2018 Traverse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 25 | 1 |
| 2025 Traverse | 183 | 0 |
| 2024 Traverse | 140 | 0 |
| 2023 Traverse | 92 | 2 |
| 2022 Traverse | 99 | 1 |
| 2021 Traverse | 92 | 3 |
| 2020 Traverse | 233 | 8 |
| 2019 Traverse | 411 | 3 |
| 2018 Traverse | 463 | 2 |
| 2017 | 361 | 3 |
| 2016 Traverse | 292 | 5 |
| 2015 Traverse | 313 | 5 |
| 2014 Traverse | 548 | 7 |
| 2013 Traverse | 162 | 4 |
| 2012 Traverse | 354 | 5 |
| 2011 Traverse | 608 | 5 |
| 2010 Traverse | 669 | 5 |
| 2009 Traverse | 448 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 263 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Traverse model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.