Chevrolet Traverse common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles have filed 2,579 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (57% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 2,579
- Owner complaints
- 32
- Recall campaigns
- 80
- Crash-related reports
- 87
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2015 traverse
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2016 traverse
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2017 traverse
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2023 traverse
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.
- Recall2023 traverse
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.
- Recall2015 traverse
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chevrolet Traverse problems?
- Across 2,579 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (57%), airbags (39%), steering (3%).
- Which Chevrolet Traverse model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has the most owner complaints, with 452 filed.
- Are Chevrolet Traverse problems dangerous?
- Of the 2,579 complaints on record, 80 mention a crash, 12 mention a fire and 87 mention an injury, and 4 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2018 accounts for the most complaints (452). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.