MYRModel Year Report

2014 Chevrolet Traverse

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Chevrolet Traverse
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Traverse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2009: 448 complaints 2009 2010: 668 complaints 2011: 608 complaints 2012: 354 complaints 2012 2013: 161 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 312 complaints 2015 2016: 290 complaints 2017: 358 complaints 2018: 451 complaints 2018 2019: 395 complaints 2020: 212 complaints 2021: 85 complaints 2021 2022: 91 complaints 2023: 82 complaints 2024: 123 complaints 2024 2025: 167 complaints 2026: 17 complaints 2026
2014: 547 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009448
2010668
2011608
2012354
2013161
2014547
2015312
2016290
2017358
2018451
2019395
2020212
202185
202291
202382
2024123
2025167
202617

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 47%

47% of complaints: air bags — 257 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER QUARTER PANEL OF A HONDA ACCORD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180917

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 124 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I was driving along the highway way at 60-65 mph when suddenly service traction control came on and vehicle started jerking and slowing down. As I tried to accelerate it continued to jerk and then just shut off completely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250305

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 117 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I was driving along the highway way at 60-65 mph when suddenly service traction control came on and vehicle started jerking and slowing down. As I tried to accelerate it continued to jerk and then just shut off completely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250305

ON FEBRUARY 14 2019, I WENT OUTSIDE TO WARM UP MY CAR. 10 MINUTES LATER WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL PARKED THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. NO RECENT WORK HAD BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190311

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 21%

21% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 117 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140821

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 547
R 20140410 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.

Campaign 14V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — electrical system, fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014.

Campaign 14V223000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140711 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 14V266000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190528 — RQ (closed 20200831)

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

I 20200831 — EA (closed 20240830)

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

R 20210524 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220110 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022.

Campaign 21V782000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240223 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025.

Campaign 23V334000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (257 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (124 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (117 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V092000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V223000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V266000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V782000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V334000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.