repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 314 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-246 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
314 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
163Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
37Engine2 crash/fire/injury
28Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
27Steering1 crash/fire/injury
23Power train
22Electronic stability control (ESC)
22Vehicle speed control
9Seat belts
9Fuel/propulsion system
5813 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 163 | 5 |
| Engine | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 3 |
| Steering | 27 | 1 |
| Power train | 23 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 22 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 58 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Traverse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q2
Tires
Risk. If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
69kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 air bags complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 46% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles27under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Traverse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Traverse median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Traverse owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was in a car accident on August 13, 2026. During the collision I was hit on the driver side front which spun me around into a pole. I suffered a concussion, bruised, sternum, and left wrist ligament damage. Of the six airbags, not one deployed. The driver of the vehicle was said to be going at…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
The 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ that I own is presenting with the same problems as many of its body style and year. The water intrusion has caused wiring to corrode in the side detection system & the drivers door wiring harness is presenting with open circuits. The LH side object module is throwing…
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