Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recalls, 77 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
77
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
21V472000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may hav...
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
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving and without any type of warning the car stopped shifting so I was barely touching the ... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Both exhaust pipes before the catalytic converter are cracked and leaking at the same welded mountin... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving 45 mph on a state route when all of a sudden my drive shaft bolt came completely out a... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | STEERING | UNKNOWN Steering assist reduced has been issued to the vehicle. Upon inspection we are being told t... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | STEERING | The electronic stability control (ESC) system and power steering system malfunctioned. The vehicle i... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds,... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Right Rear upper and lower toe links broke nearly causing a serious accident when brakes were applie... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact discovered that there w... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Carry Handle, Shell, Base | The base does not look in place. The buttons do not look to put in position. The entire car seat sli... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In the first 51,000 on my vehicle I have had 3 issues with the emissions system which has a negative... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front exhaust pipe is seperating |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Received a "Service Battery Charging System" dash warning message driving down the highway. Made it... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | While going around 40mph I approached a stopped vehicle and tried to come to a stop. At this time my... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Shift to park warning comes on every time I put my car into park. I can give the gear shift a hard t... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shift to park message comes on 50% of the time when shutting down the engine, Tapping the shift lev... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AT 40K MILES IT WAS REPLACED AND NOW WENT OUT AGAIN AT 75K. I HAVE GONE THRU... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving to work and my car made a loud noise. I was able to drive back home. I took my car to ... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On [XXX], Onstar did an Auto Unlock on my car. After the car was opened, the entire radio panel didn... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. |