2010 Chevrolet Traverse
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 668
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 668 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 668 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 462 |
| 2019 | 409 |
| 2020 | 230 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 139 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
50% · 334 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.
Show complaint excerpts
Traveling aprox 55MPH. Loss of steering and braking power. Vehicle ended up in a ditch and now no longer running. Accident claim made with geico.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29
Also filed under Service brakes
Engine
27% · 178 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle was driven back home after a 20 min journey. Switched vehicle off, removed keys, I came back to remove last bag from vehicle - white smoke was coming from under hood. Tried to put out with a small fire extinguisher.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-10
Also filed under Structure
Power train
10% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.
Electrical system
9% · 59 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-11
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 57 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2010Complaint volume 668 complaints filed for this model year.
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2010-08-18Seat belts10V375000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, GMC acadia, and Saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward…
Remedy: Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2010. Owners may…
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2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.
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2016-11-15Structure15V415000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 334 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 178 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 68 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V375000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 15V415000 · Structure
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.