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2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
27
combined

Fatalities reported

Owner complaints to NHTSA include 3 reports involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.

Vehicle Summary

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

3 recalls
358 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
358
Complaints citing a crash
13

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V782000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

  • 21V246000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    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.

  • 23V334000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    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.

Consumer complaints

358 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

358
Total
13
Crashes
2
Fires
11
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS262
  • ENGINE32
  • ELECTRICAL10
  • OTHER10
  • BRAKES10

Serious Concerns

358 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve a death. 11 reports involve injuries. 13 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)262
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)32
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)10

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V334000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V782000

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V246000

    Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.