CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (22 reports).
2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Side curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash
The electrical harness connector to the left or right roof rail curtain airbag may contain incompatible terminals.
Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire
Certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles with a power in-floor ramp conversion may have a screw and clip holding the inner wheel-well plastic shroud that can rub against the transmission case.
Front Airbags May Not Deploy as Intended in Crash
Some of these vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software during service at a dealer.
Most common 2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Problem areas named in the 94 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 3 |
What owners report
In the upper right hand corner the plastic is starting to pull away. The seat belt is routed through this area.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle finally stopped at the end of the driveway. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was awaiting the parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 96,00
When I accelerate at a stoplight the car shuddered and slammed into gear then it shop the rpms up to 8000 and back down i was barely able to make it home and when I arrived at home I tried to park and it would not go into reverse tostraighten my vehicle. I had it towed to a shop the next morning and they informed me I needed a new transmission that would cost $12400.00 to repair. This is a car that is only 5 years old and this is a catastrophic failure that I can't afford to fix and in a car that is 5 years old.
I bought 4 new General Grabber HT tires 255/65 R 18 I have only driven on them for 13,000 miles and the tires shake and have wear on them. The shaking through my car out of alignment, caused my rear suspension Toe links to need replaced and my passenger front tie rod to fail. I had to pay Johns Tires of Eaton Ohio wanted to charge me over $500 to have my SUV aligned, replace rear suspension toe links and balance the tires. This is absurd after I paid 1000 for these tires at Johns tires. They wanted me to wait another 3 weeks because they did not have an opening, yet they claim to do Walkins. For my safety, I had to contact another dealer who had to replace the suspension toe links, right fr
The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the contact's sister-in-law became aware of a burning odor. The contact stated that while walking towards the vehicle, the contact became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact unlatched the hood and became aware of the fire underneath the hood. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse questions
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse: Side curtain airbags may fail to deploy in a crash; Transmission Fluid Leak Can Cause Power Loss and Fire; Front Airbags May Not Deploy as Intended in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
Based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (22), Unknown Or Other (19), Power Train (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.