Worst 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electronic Stability Control
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 115 | 2 | 2 | 102,450 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 84 | — | — | 93,599 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 62 | 3 | 1 | 74,442 mi | |
| Airbags | 47 | 4 | — | 74,039 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 47 | — | 1 | 94,327 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 46 | 1 | — | 83,965 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 37 | 2 | — | 89,340 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 17 | — | — | 97,381 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 87,167 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 1 | — | 88,521 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | — | — | 61,113 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 90,083 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 77,220 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 103,417 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,254,860 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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