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2021 Chevrolet Traverse Research

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3 Recalls
94 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (3)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Chevrolet Traverse. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (3 recalls)

Campaign #21V817000 18/10/2021
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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Campaign #21V472000 24/06/2021
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.

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

Fix: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

Campaign #22V210000 31/03/2022
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.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.

💬 Consumer Complaints (94)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Chevrolet Traverse owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
POWER TRAIN 13
SERVICE BRAKES 7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7
ENGINE 6
STEERING 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
SEAT BELTS 2
2021 model • Carry Handle, Shell, Base,Other/I am not sure • 10/14/2026

In the upper right hand corner the plastic is starting to pull away. The seat belt is routed through this area.

2021 model • SERVICE BRAKES • 10/21/2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle finally stopped at the end of the driveway. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was…

2021 model • TIRES • 10/08/2026

I bought 4 new General Grabber HT tires 255/65 R 18 I have only driven on them for 13,000 miles and the tires shake and have wear on them. The shaking through my car out of alignment, caused my rear suspension Toe links to need replaced and my passenger front tie rod to fail. I had to pay Johns Tires…

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