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2013 Chevrolet Traverse: common problems and reliability
One of the better Traverse years.
162 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 Traverse?The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse has 162 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Traverse years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the Traverse?
Across the 18 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 89 (2023) to 669 (2010). With 162 complaints, the 2013 Traverse sits below the model's median of 313.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2013 Traverse
seat belts
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 Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
air bags:side/window
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 driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 21V782000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
air bags:critical fasteners
Campaign 21V246000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Traverse. See the full Traverse owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Traverse listings typically run $17,900–$36,496.
Other Traverse model years
Compare every Traverse year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Traverse against its rivals
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