2022 Chevrolet Traverse

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chevrolet Traverse
RENDERED 2026-09-16T04:26:53.650Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 2022 highlighted. 2009: 448 complaints 2009 2010: 668 complaints 2011: 608 complaints 2012: 354 complaints 2012 2013: 162 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2015: 313 complaints 2015 2016: 291 complaints 2017: 361 complaints 2018: 460 complaints 2018 2019: 404 complaints 2020: 224 complaints 2021: 89 complaints 2021 2022: 97 complaints 2022 2023: 86 complaints 2024: 133 complaints 2024 2025: 175 complaints 2026: 24 complaints 2026
2022: 97 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009448
2010668
2011608
2012354
2013162
2014547
2015313
2016291
2017361
2018460
2019404
2020224
202189
202297
202386
2024133
2025175
202624

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 43%

43% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift assembly and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while shifting the transmission into park (P), the vehicle failed to park. The "Shift to Park" message was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231004

Also filed under ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240612

Incident 8/22/2022 where driver put vehicle in park, turned car off, as exiting, vehicle rolled backwards. Driver fell to ground sustaining injuries, vehicle stopped moving after approx. 5 ft.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220824

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6%

6% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220429 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022.

Campaign 22V210000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V210000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.