The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has 354 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electronic stability control (esc). Owners most often flag transmission failures and problems: includes complete failure, fluid leaks, rough shifting, stalling, and speed sensor issues. affects multiple generations. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 85 (2021) to 449 (2018). With 354 complaints, the 2012 Traverse sits about the same asthe model's median of 354.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 15V415000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 20…
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Campaign 14V266000General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acad…
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Campaign 14V118000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the…
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Campaign 12V151000GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MA…
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation. For the 2018-2023 generation, owner feedback is mixed, with many reporting trouble-free, spacious, and practical family vehicles, while others report…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Traverse. See the full Traverse owner picture and every model year.
Used Traverse listings typically run $20,631–$46,865 across 2009 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Traverse year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.