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.
2021 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 95 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
95 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system
16Power train
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling
4Steering
4Forward collision avoidance
3Air bags
3Carry handle, shell, base
1811 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Carry handle, shell, base | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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
Sensor: frontal impact
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase 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.
Best & worst years
2021 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
2021 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2021 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Alternator fail before 60,000 miles. Had the car almost 3 years and children in it. Apparently a known common issue yet no recall it’s not a reliable car
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 49,000. It was later discovered, after checking the Carfax report, that the…
Received a "Service Battery Charging System" dash warning message driving down the highway. Made it home and changed the battery but the issue persists and I can't drive the car. Reading online many complaints/problems with alternator and electrical premature failures. Car is a little more than 4…
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