The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 85 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. 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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 5 Traverse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 85 (2021) to 449 (2018). With 85 complaints, the 2021 Traverse sits belowthe 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.
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 ma…
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 front…
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 terminal…
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 2021 ranks against the rest.