Chevrolet Traverse Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2026)

What recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) Repeat recall
  March 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

  Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Blazer Driveshaft Recall (23V042)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles · Transmission

  The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring.

  Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Traverse Curtain Air Bag Recall (22V210)
  March 31, 2022 · 89 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

  Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission Recall (21V817)
  October 18, 2021 · 639 vehicles · Transmission

  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.

  Risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge.

• 2021 Chevrolet Traverse Frontal Impact Recall (21V472)
  June 24, 2021 · 6 vehicles · Air Bags

  During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge.

Which Traverse parts are recalled most?

Which Traverse model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Traverse for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Chevrolet Traverse campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Traverse owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The battery wasn't being charged which caused some problems. However, it was the alternator that was bad. Since the battery wasn't being charged and the alternator was failing, there were problems with steering and engine power which almost caused a collision at highway speeds.

2021 CHEVROLET Traverse owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11637348

Around 8-19-24 I started noticing liquid on my garage floor. It had a slight oil consistency to it. I brought it in to a local auto shop who inspected it and confirmed the radiator was leaking randomly. There was no visible damage to it and no reason it should have started leaking when only 3.

2021 CHEVROLET Traverse owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11636361

Shift to park error code where vehicle does not turn off and vehicle does not appear to be in park. GM vehicles had this issue in the past and still appear to have this same issue.

2022 CHEVROLET Traverse owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11661802

Can a recall make your Traverse a lemon in California?

Owners of a Chevrolet Traverse often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Chevrolet models with recalls

• Blazer: 6 recalls
• Blazer EV: 7 recalls
• Bolt EV: 8 recalls
• Bolt Euv: 4 recalls
• Camaro: 4 recalls
• Colorado: 8 recalls
• Corvette: 5 recalls
• Corvette Convertible: 3 recalls
• Corvette Convertible E-Ray: 2 recalls
• Corvette Coupe: 3 recalls
• Corvette Coupe E-Ray: 1 recall
• Corvette E-Ray: 1 recall
• Equinox: 10 recalls
• Equinox EV: 7 recalls
• Express: 8 recalls
• Express 2500: 1 recall
• Malibu: 5 recalls
• Silverado 1500: 16 recalls
• Silverado 2500: 11 recalls
• Silverado 3500: 10 recalls
• Silverado EV: 9 recalls
• Suburban: 15 recalls
• Suburban 1500: 4 recalls
• Tahoe: 23 recalls
• Trailblazer: 5 recalls
• Traverse: 6 recalls
• Trax: 2 recalls

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