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.
2017 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 361 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 August 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
361 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
263Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
25Engine1 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system
18Power train
12Service brakes
11Steering
11Seat belts
10Vehicle speed control
9Fuel/propulsion system
3011 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 263 | 5 |
| Engine | 25 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 2 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 5 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 30 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 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 · 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.
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?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 air bags complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 18% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
6under 30k miles20under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2017 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.
A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment. I arrived for the recall service after confirming the appointment days in advance and was told the part was not available. I was told I would be…
THERE is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those I'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of the recalls but I want to request a Investigation on if my vehicle or any other…
Dealership Lead car GMC Utica, verified code B0074 passenger presence sensor/module, found module internally faulty verified power and ground. This puts safety at risk because the passenger side air bags are off because of the faulty sensor. There is TBS on this issue. Dealership confirmed problem.…
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