Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2010
Best: 2022
15 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 18 model years, the Chevrolet Traverse has 5,471 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 67 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. 2010 drew the most complaints (669), 2023 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (89).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $17,900–$36,496.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 |
| 2025 | 177 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2020 | 228 |
| 2019 | 405 |
| 2018 | 461 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2010 | 669 |
| 2009 | 448 |
Highest: 2010 (669 complaints). Lowest: 2023 (89).
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Includes complete failure, fluid leaks, rough shifting, stalling, and speed sensor issues. Affects multiple generations.
Encompasses "Service Driver Assist System" errors disabling all ADAS features, complete failure of the myChevrolet app and connected services (remote start, lock/unlock), screen freezes, and Bluetooth connectivity problems with high latency. Particularly severe in 2024-2025 models.
A known concern for the 3.6L V6 engine in older models (2009-2012 mentioned), requiring costly repair.
Reports of vehicles delivered with defects (exploding wiper blades, cut steering wheels), repeated failed repair attempts for simple issues like parking sensors, and poor customer service from both dealers and manufacturer support.
Criticized for being slower (7.3 seconds 0-60 mph) and noisier than the previous V6, with sluggish throttle response.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Traverse. Individual model years are broken down above.
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