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2021 Chevrolet Traverse: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
84Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 84 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 open safety recalls and 84 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Traverse had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 21V817000 · 18/10/2021

Braun 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.

RiskA transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
RemedyDealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
2

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT

Campaign 21V472000 · 24/06/2021

General 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.

RiskAir bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
3

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Campaign 22V210000 · 31/03/2022

General 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.

RiskRoof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

What owners complain about

The systems 2021 Chevrolet Traverse owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other18
Power Train13
Engine10
Service Brakes9
Engine And Engine Cooling6

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

Yes. The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2021 Chevrolet Traverse owners report?

Owners have filed 84 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, power train.

How do I check a specific Traverse's history?

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