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2021 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 92 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Traverse

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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66/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
92
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Traverse (3)

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

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #21V817000
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Frontal Impact
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick…
NHTSA #21V472000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service…
NHTSA #22V210000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
21
Power Train
15
Unknown Or Other
14
Engine
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Service Brakes
6
Steering
4
Air Bags
3
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Chevrolet Traverse — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 313 complaints 2016 292 complaints 2017 361 complaints 2018 464 complaints 2019 412 complaints 2020 233 complaints 2021 92 complaints 2022 99 complaints 2023 92 complaints 2024 141 complaints 2025 184 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recall campaigns and 92 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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have?
The 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse safe to buy?
The 2021 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: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
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.