Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has 8 recalls, 200 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
200
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V115000
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Y...
21V817000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The s...
20V639000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pu...
20V684000
TIRES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silv...
20V446000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse ...
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
19V643000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment ...
22V210000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Issue documented in PIP5681C |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Failing front exhaust pipe mounting bracket. GM has a special coverage program (N212356540) for 201... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK DOOR. PLUNGER TRIES TO MOVE UP WHEN ENERG... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The exhaust has a leak. Loud noise, rattling coming from exhaust. Smell of fumes in the cab of th... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE | Failed/failing hydraulic timing chain tensionors. Common issue for this engine said to be caused by ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front exhaust bracket weld failed creating a hole in the exhaust system, as covered by GM Bulletin P... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 50,100 miles Ownership: Original owner The dri... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE NEEDS TO BE ISSUED ASAP. Exhaust is leaking into passenger cab due to ... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted in... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Burning oil. There is something wrong. I took it to the dealership i still have warranty i really t... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | My seat belts do not click when fastened or stay fastened. Sometimes I have to try several times to ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Cracked flex pipe. Common issue with all traverse models/years. Needs to be addressed and recalled! |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The forward exhaust bracket weld broke causing a rattling noise and allowing exhaust fumes into the ... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's son owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various s... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2020 Chevy Traverse High Country Exhaust bank 1 and bank 2. Transmission shudder. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The vehicle just suddendenly shuts down when driven on the freeway, according to Tillery Chevrolet G... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Weld on exhaust was faulty the bracket malfunction. The exhaust system has leak and rattle with exha... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Active GM coverage on exhaust falling off, does not include all vins affected. My car is affected by... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed spe... |