MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

● Typical for this model
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Traverse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2009: 448 complaints 2009 2010: 668 complaints 2011: 608 complaints 2012: 354 complaints 2012 2013: 161 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2015: 312 complaints 2015 2016: 290 complaints 2017: 358 complaints 2017 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
2017: 358 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 73%

73% of complaints: air bags — 261 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20260616

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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THE FIRST TIME I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180307

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20170509

SERVICE BRAKES 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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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, 20260616

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, 20180117

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2017 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (261 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • 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

▲ 2023 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

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