2014 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 547 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (258), Electrical System (126), Engine (117).
Key takeaways
- 547 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 258 | 47% |
| Electrical System | 126 | 23% |
| Engine | 117 | 21% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 117 | 21% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 48 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 | 8% |
| Power Train | 36 | 7% |
| Steering | 27 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-01
I was involved in a car accident on 4/30/26 but my airbags did not deploy.
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-27
Odometer Fraud. The contact was in the process of purchasing a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. Before the vehicle was purchased, the mileage was 118,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 227,937.
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-01-22
Had the whole ECM replaced as well as all wire harnesses inspected. Fuse box inspection and retighned. All fuses and relays checked. Ignition switch replacement as well. The code for P1682 went away months but has now returned. Also have replaced battery and few other minor items. The car will go into limp mode randoml...
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More for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.