2015 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse.

20142016
Complaints
416
per 10K Sold
34.7
US Sales
119,945
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2015 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1160 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:51,708 mi
Crash-related:4
#236 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:55,872 mi
Fires:2
#327 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:47,186 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse.

Airbags
160
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
51,708
Engine Problems
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
55,872
Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
47,186
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,730
Electronic Stability Control
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,086
Unintended Acceleration
21
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,518
Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,080
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,336
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,667
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,838
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,172
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,737
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
23,027
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
33,926
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,007,509 vehicles.

23V334000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~995,085 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

22V246000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~2,687 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

21V782000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:frontal
~555 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

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.

15V044000Tires
~9,074 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has 416 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 160 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
Top reported problems: Airbags (160 complaints, avg 51,708 mi); Engine Problems (36 complaints, avg 55,872 mi); Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 47,186 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 49,254 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse include 15 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,007,509 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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