repaired · 2024 Q1
Side/window: curtain
Risk. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2020 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 235 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-817 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
235 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
70Engine1 crash/fire/injury
40Power train
28Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
27Engine and engine cooling
16Fuel/propulsion system
10Service brakes
9Seat belts
7Steering
6Air bags
3715 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70 | 1 |
| Power train | 40 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| 15 other systems | 37 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2020 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 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to…
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Curtain: inflator
Risk. If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A crack in the frame rail may reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an 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.
Best & worst years
2020 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
2020 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Traverse owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The front intermediate exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld fractured at the engine manifold, causing the exhaust pipe to break completely loose. We can now actively smell raw exhaust fumes inside the passenger cabin while operating the vehicle, creating an immediate safety hazard for carbon monoxide…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and there was a delay while the transmission was shifting gears. The vehicle was sputtering and jerking while driving. While turning out of a driveway and driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle…
GM published bulletin PIP5681A on 10/05/20 regarding defective welds on the exhaust brackets near the catalytic converter. I had the same exact weld failure and GM is not honoring the warranty coverage, even though their bulletin said that all 2020 Traverse SUVs were included.
Own a 2020 Traverse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.