2017 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 361 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

39/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

361

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Chevrolet Traverse (3)

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

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022….

NHTSA #21V782000

🔧 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…

NHTSA #21V246000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #23V334000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Based on 361 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

257

Electrical System

Power Train

Steering

Seat Belts

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Vehicle Speed Control

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Chevrolet Traverse — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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✅ Best model years: 2013, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recall campaigns and 361 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse safe to buy?

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.