Worst 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 258 | 4 | — | 18,199 mi | |
| ENGINE | 23 | — | 1 | 53,079 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | — | 30,938 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 3 | — | 38,177 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 1 | — | 65,423 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 4 | — | 31,633 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 40,501 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 3 | — | 23,686 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | — | 63,731 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | — | — | 34,267 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 40,181 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 21,167 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 7,910 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 44,462 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 36,120 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 38,543 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | 27,819 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~996,303 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Chevrolet Traverse Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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