Worst 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | — | 31,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 95,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | 1 | — | 86,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 1,372 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~734 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2021 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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