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2012 Chevrolet Traverse Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has 9 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Steering
62
Other
56
Engine
55
Powertrain
43
Airbags
39
Electrical
30
Speed Control
22
Visibility
10
Structure
9
Seat Belts
8
Suspension
7
Seats
4
Brakes
3

9

Complaints

1

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 27, 2026

Structure Recalls

15V415000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

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All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2019STRUCTURELIFTGATE MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE THEN FALLS DOWN VERY QUICKLY WITH ALOT OF FORCE.
Nov 1, 2018STRUCTURELIFTGATE CLOSED ON ITS OWN AFTER OPENING ONLY THREE QUARTER'S THE WAY
Jul 15, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE, WHEN OPENED, W...
Dec 15, 2017STRUCTURETHE TAIL GATE LIFT ASSIST NO LONGER WORKS, TO LIFT IT I'M LIFTING THE WHOLE WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE. ...
Aug 9, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPEN ...
Jun 15, 2017STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEI BOUGHT THE CAR 12/2015. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED ON ME ON 1-95 WITH MY CHILDREN AND I, WE WERE TERR...
Apr 11, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE KEY FOB WAS UTILIZ...
Aug 15, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...
Jul 19, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OPENED THE POWER LIFT-GA...

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