2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

3 safety recalls, 94 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
94Complaints
5Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recall list

Air Bags recall

22V-210
March 31, 2022 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Safety risk
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 at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

Power Train recall

21V-817
October 18, 2021 · Braun Corporation
Problem
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Safety risk
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 Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Air Bags recall

21V-472
June 24, 2021 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Safety risk
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 customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse owner complaints

94 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System22
Unknown or Other19
Power Train16
Engine11
Service Brakes10
Engine and Engine Cooling7
Steering4
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Carry Handle, Shell, Base3
Air Bags3

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Carry Handle, Shell, BaseOther/I AM NOT Sure

In the upper right hand corner the plastic is starting to pull away. The seat belt is routed through this area.

October 26, 2026Service Brakes

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle finally stopped at the end of the driveway. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was awaiting the parts to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 96,00

October 13, 2026Tires

I bought 4 new General Grabber HT tires 255/65 R 18 I have only driven on them for 13,000 miles and the tires shake and have wear on them. The shaking through my car out of alignment, caused my rear suspension Toe links to need replaced and my passenger front tie rod to fail. I had to pay Johns Tires of Eaton Ohio wanted to charge me over $500 to have my SUV aligned, replace rear suspension toe links and balance the tires. This is absurd after I paid 1000 for these tires at Johns tires. They wanted me to wait another 3 weeks because they did not have an opening, yet they claim to do Walkins. For my safety, I had to contact another dealer who had to replace the suspension toe links, right fro

October 13, 2026Power Train

When I accelerate at a stoplight the car shuddered and slammed into gear then it shop the rpms up to 8000 and back down i was barely able to make it home and when I arrived at home I tried to park and it would not go into reverse tostraighten my vehicle. I had it towed to a shop the next morning and they informed me I needed a new transmission that would cost $12400.00 to repair. This is a car that is only 5 years old and this is a catastrophic failure that I can't afford to fix and in a car that is 5 years old.

October 5, 2026FirerelatedFire

The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the contact's sister-in-law became aware of a burning odor. The contact stated that while walking towards the vehicle, the contact became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact unlatched the hood and became aware of the fire underneath the hood. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire with a water hose. The Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Chevrolet Traverse: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 15.0%.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recent, filed March 31, 2022, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (22 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse safe?

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.