2022 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-210 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse has problems

103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train453
Engine181
Electrical system181
Service brakes92
Forward collision avoidance40
Exterior lighting30
Seat belts30
Fuel/propulsion system30
Air bags21
6 other systems70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 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.

79%repaired · 2024 Q1

Side/window: curtain

Recall 22V-210 · Mar 31, 2022 · 89 vehicles · 70 repaired

Risk. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

2022 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings

2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2022 Chevrolet Traverse frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Traverse side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2022 Chevrolet Traverse side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Traverse owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

When attempting to turn off my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, the engine shuts off, but the vehicle remains in the ON position. The vehicle does not recognize that the transmission is in Park, preventing the electrical system from shutting off completely as intended. This issue is concerning because the…
Complaint 11773499 · Oct 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake violently, and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a diagnosis determined that the transmission had failed and required replacement. The…
Complaint 11772071 · Oct 19, 2026 · 105,000 miles
The transmission failed after picking up my son from daycare. I pulled on to the main road heading home. It started to speed up and suddenly started jerking back and forth causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes and then the car would not go over 15 mph. A few minutes later the check engine…
Complaint 11764073 · Sep 14, 2026

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