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2021 Chevrolet Traverse Research

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3 Recalls
84 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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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 (84)

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 13
POWER TRAIN 10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6
SERVICE BRAKES 6
ENGINE 5
STEERING 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
SEAT BELTS 2
2021 model • ENGINE • 05/12/2026

Check engine light came on and I noticed that the cooling fan would continue running for several minutes even after turning vehicle off. Had a mechanic run the diagnostics and the code came back as a thermostat/cooling issue. Although when I called to make an appointment and told him the issue and that it was a 2021 Traverse, he knew…

2021 model • POWER TRAIN • 05/07/2026

I am filing a safety complaint regarding two vehicles provided through Bob Hook Chevrolet in [XXX] . My Chevrolet Traverse has been at the dealership for approximately one month due to a transmission failure. The vehicle has remained unrepaired during that time. The transmission issue has made the vehicle unreliable and unsafe to operate. While my Traverse was in the…

2021 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 05/06/2026

Alternator fail before 60,000 miles. Had the car almost 3 years and children in it. Apparently a known common issue yet no recall it’s not a reliable car

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