Chevrolet Traverse Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?

The Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2010 through 2010. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Traverse under recall?

Whether your specific Traverse is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Traverse year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 5 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

5 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Chevrolet Traverse. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

3815

Owner Complaints

132

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

1 affected model years122 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2010

Affected Model Years

20105R · 449C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag2 campaigns (40%)

Seat/Restraints2 campaigns (40%)

Other1 campaign (20%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Chevrolet Traverse

AIR BAGS

542

ENGINE

513

STEERING

472

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

401

POWER TRAIN

393

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

276

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

235

SERVICE BRAKES

164

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

144

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Based on 3,815 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 2 deaths and 132 injuries reported.

All Chevrolet Traverse Recall Campaigns

#21V2460002010 Chevrolet TraverseAirbag

Issued: Aug 4, 2021

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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. Owners may contact Buick …

#15V4150002010 Chevrolet TraverseOther

Issued: Invalid Date

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 2…

Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The r…

#14V2660002010 Chevrolet TraverseSeat/Restraints

Issued: Invalid Date

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 April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Satu…

Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

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 m…

#14V1180002010 Chevrolet TraverseAirbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses …

Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner cent…

#10V3750002010 Chevrolet TraverseSeat/Restraints

Issued: Dec 8, 2010

SEAT BELTS

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED F…

Risk: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

Recalls by Component

2Airbag Recalls

#21V246000MY 2010

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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 …

#14V118000MY 2010

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affec…

Chevrolet Traverse Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?

The Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2010 through 2010.

Is my Traverse under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Traverse year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has the highest recall campaign count (5 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Traverse recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Traverse?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Chevrolet Traverse for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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