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2026 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
6Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Power train
2Visibility/wiper
2Lane departure
2Vehicle speed control
54 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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 · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing 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.
Best & worst years
2026 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
2026 Chevrolet Traverse safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Traverse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2nd time losing brakes in my vehicle. 1st time dash board lit up with multiple icons and display message board states message “ Brake Assistance Failure, Press Hard To Brake, Speed Limited”. Luckily I was turning on a street and was able to pull over. Towed to the dealership where it was purchased.…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the message "Service ESC" and a message about the brakes were displayed. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The…
While driving at highway speeds shark tail antenna cover flew off vehicle. Hare Chevrolet advises part is not covered under manufacture warranty as it is considered an act of god and is quoting over $600 for repair.
Own a 2026 Traverse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.