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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls & problems

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 safety recalls and 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (22 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints93filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2021 Chevrolet Traverse in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMar 31, 2022

Side/window › Curtain

Recall 22V21000089 vehicles

Problem
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.
Power trainOct 18, 2021

Automatic transmission

Recall 21V817000639 vehicles

Problem
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.
Air bagsJun 24, 2021

Sensor › Frontal impact

Recall 21V4720006 vehicles

Problem
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2021 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Traverse FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Traverse AWD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer2200043,000 mi
Unknown or other19000—
Power train16000—
Engine11102—
Service brakes101011,496 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe900061,000 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking5203—
Steering4000—
Vehicle speed control3102—
Air bags3304—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Carry handle, shell, base2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.