2015 Chevrolet Traverse Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2015 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

Most common 2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems

Problem areas named in the 314 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	164
Engine	37
Electrical System	28
Steering	27
Power Train	23
Unknown Or Other	23
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	22
Vehicle Speed Control	22
Fuel/Propulsion System	9
Seat Belts	9

What owners report

2026-10-29, Air Bags
I was in a car accident on August 13, 2026. During the collision I was hit on the driver side front which spun me around into a pole. I suffered a concussion, bruised, sternum, and left wrist ligament damage. Of the six airbags, not one deployed. The driver of the vehicle was said to be going at least 35 mph as I was nearly at a stop, going no more than 3 to 5 mph. My vehicle was totaled and I have spent months being treated for my injuries. I just emailed a very detailed accounting of dealing with GM to your department when I notified them of the defect. I was told on August 28 that I would have a response within 30 days once his technician was able to run a diagnostic. I then had to call a

2026-08-07, Power Train
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an odor of rotten eggs inside the vehicle. The odor was discovered to be Hydrogen Sulfide that was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the overcharged batteries. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with PCM failure. That contact stated that the failure caused rough shifting and a loss of control voltage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

2026-04-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
Code : P0496 Evap omission system high purge flow code Not clear what has caused issue but car is never over filled with fuel When car is fueled and turned back on sputters and struggles to run properly It often needs to be turned off and turned back on Have been told this is a common issue with the make and model of the car

2026-04-17, Suspension
While operating the vehicle, the steering column became detached, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon inspection, the column appeared to be improperly secured using hose clamps instead of proper manufacturer components.

2026-04-17, Engine
Our vehicle has a hole/leak in the pipe before the catalytic converter. This is a known problem in other years of the Traverse, and the warranty was increased substantially to fix an obvious and proven issue. GM needs to repair our 2015 Chevrolet Traverse at no cost to us before the fumes cause harm to anyone in the cabin.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse: Driver Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Driver Air Bag May Explode and Hurl Metal Fragments; Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly; Tires May Crack, Causing Pressure Loss and Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

Based on 314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (164), Engine (37), Electrical System (28).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.