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2011 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 608 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
608
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V246000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V266000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V415000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V118000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V151000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Based on 608 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
165
Engine
98
Power Train
70
Electrical System
48
Vehicle Speed Control
43
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
41
Air Bags
33
Unknown Or Other
19
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Chevrolet Traverse — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 668 complaints 2011 608 complaints 2012 354 complaints 2013 161 complaints 2014 547 complaints 2015 312 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recalls and 608 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have?
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse are: Steering, Engine, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse safe to buy?
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Traverse should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Traverse are: 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.