2017 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
- 361
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
73% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 361 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
73% · 264 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module and frontal.
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The driver door main window control panel and steering wheel, where the airbags seem to deploy from, have both had to be repaired/recalled parts installed on multiple occasions however the main window control panel still does not work and it started...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-16
Also filed under Service brakes
A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-29
Engine
7% · 25 reportsElectrical system
6% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and horn.
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The first time I had an issue with this vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07
Power train
5% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. After the contact shifted into park and exited the vehicle, the vehicle independently shifted out of park and rolled away approximately one minute later.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-09
Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Service brakes
3% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving the car into my garage it just started to speed up, I applied the brakes. But it did not stop and hit the wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-17
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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
2017 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 264 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 3 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.