2015 Chevrolet Traverse
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 313
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 313 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.
Air bags
52% · 163 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's vehicle to hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-30
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-05
Engine
12% · 37 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Drove my brand new 2015 chevy Traverse to work for 2.1 miles, parked, within 15 mins my car caught on fire. Totaled. Fire dept had to put fire out. Tysons corner, va parked at 8281 greensboro drive, tysons, va…
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-08
Also filed under Electrical system and structure
Electrical system
9% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
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The rear lower brake lights stopped working. Only the top center brake light will work. This is the second time in about a month and a half that this has happened. The first time the dealer replaced the brake light switch located on the brake pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07
Steering
9% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing power steering fluid.
Power train
7% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing torque converter and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-09Tires15V044000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015.
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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.
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2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 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.
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2023-02-23Air bags22V246000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023.
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2024-02-23Air bags23V334000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 163 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V044000 · Tires
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 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.