Owners have filed 3,581 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Traverse from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the air bags, the engine and cooling and the transmission and drivetrain. The years with the most complaints are 2014, 2018 and 2019.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Traverse | About average | 354 | 5 |
| 2013 Traverse | One of the better years | 162 | 4 |
| 2014 Traverse | Among the worst years | 549 | 7 |
| 2015 Traverse | About average | 314 | 5 |
| 2016 Traverse | About average | 292 | 5 |
| 2017 Traverse | About average | 361 | 3 |
| 2018 Traverse | Worse than most years | 465 | 2 |
| 2019 Traverse | About average | 412 | 3 |
| 2020 Traverse | About average | 235 | 8 |
| 2021 Traverse | One of the better years | 94 | 3 |
| 2022 Traverse | Too new to judge | 103 | 1 |
| 2023 Traverse | Too new to judge | 95 | 2 |
| 2024 Traverse | Too new to judge | 145 | 0 |
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Chevrolet Traverse questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Traverse years?
Compared with its other years, the Traverse years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2014. The most reported problem area across all years is the air bags.
What are the best Chevrolet Traverse years?
The Traverse years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2013 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the air bags, the engine and cooling and the transmission and drivetrain most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 48 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Traverse, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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