Chevrolet Traverse years to avoid
Every Chevrolet Traverse model year on file (2012-2026), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2023
Worst year on file
74.7
Severity index
Power Train
Most-reported system
2018
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | 74.7 Medium | 94 | Power Train |
| 2 | 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 68.2 Medium | 92 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 66.1 Medium | 292 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | 64.1 Medium | 20 | Electrical System |
| 5 | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | 56.9 Medium | 162 | Electrical System |
| 6 | 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | 56.5 Medium | 100 | Power Train |
| 7 | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 54.9 Medium | 361 | Air Bags |
| 8 | 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 52.5 Medium | 412 | Power Train |
| 9 | 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 52.4 Medium | 234 | Engine |
| 10 | 2015 Chevrolet Traverse | 50.1 Medium | 313 | Air Bags |
| 11 | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 49.6 Medium | 354 | Engine |
| 12 | 2025 Chevrolet Traverse | 46.7 Medium | 185 | Service Brakes |
| 13 | 2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 34.4 Low | 141 | Service Brakes |
| 14 | 2014 Chevrolet Traverse | 33.8 Low | 548 | Air Bags |
| 15 | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 29.2 Low | 464 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Chevrolet Traverse complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 354 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 49.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 162 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 56.9 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 548 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 33.8 Low | AIR BAGS |
| 2015 | 313 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 50.1 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2016 | 292 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 66.1 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2017 | 361 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 54.9 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2018 | 464 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 29.2 Low | POWER TRAIN |
| 2019 | 412 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 52.5 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2020 | 234 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 52.4 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2021 | 92 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 68.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 56.5 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2023 | 94 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 74.7 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2024 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.4 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2025 | 185 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46.7 Medium | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2026 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 64.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.