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

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 45 | 3 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in 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.
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
2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

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…
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…
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.