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2021 Chevrolet Traverse: common problems and reliability
One of the better Traverse years.
89 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Traverse?The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 89 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Traverse years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Traverse?
Across the 18 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 89 (2023) to 669 (2010). With 89 complaints, the 2021 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 2021 Traverse
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 21V817000Braun 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.
air bags:sensor:frontal impact
Campaign 21V472000General 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.
air bags:side/window:curtain
Campaign 22V210000General 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.
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 2021 ranks against the rest.
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