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2021 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

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints86
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Chevrolet Traverse

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

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
86
Complaints citing a crash
4

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

  • 21V817000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

  • 21V472000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

  • 22V210000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consumer complaints

86 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

86
Total
4
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE28
  • ELECTRICAL20
  • OTHER16
  • BRAKES8
  • STEERING3

Notable Issues

86 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 6 reports involve injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)28
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)20
miscellaneous issues16

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

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Chevrolet Traverse years

Common problems

Chevrolet Traverse problems

2,579 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V210000

    Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V817000

    A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V472000

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.