Chevrolet Traverse recalls and safety
32 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 5,484 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet Traverse has 32 recalls covering 6.59 million vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (9). The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 548 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
32
Most for 2009: 9
Units affected
6.59M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
548
+4.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
34 rated versions, model years 2009 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 18.5% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 17.4% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 15.0% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 15.0% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 15.0% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk |
The 16 newest of 34 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
548 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine1,116
- Air bags1,051
- Steering955
- Power train917
- Electrical system849
- Unknown or other598
- Electronic stability control (esc)476
- Complaints
- 5,484
- Crashes reported
- 159
- Fires reported
- 30
- People injured
- 190
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet Traverse by component
- Air bags9 · 2.18M units
- Power train6 · 481K units
- Electrical system3 · 1.52M units
- Seat belts3 · 1.56M units
- Tires3 · 50K units
- Structure2 · 695K units
- Visibility2 · 77K units
- Equipment1 · 5,861 units
Chevrolet Traverse recalls
The 25 newest of 32
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?
32 recalls cover the Chevrolet Traverse, for 6.59 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (9 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 18.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet Traverse?
Engine: named in 1,116 of the 5,484 safety complaints about the Chevrolet Traverse, then air bags (1,051). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.