2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 313 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (162), Engine (37), Electrical System (28).
Key takeaways
- 313 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 162 | 52% |
| Engine | 37 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 9% |
| Steering | 27 | 9% |
| Power Train | 23 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 3% |
| Structure | 9 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 3% |
| Wheels | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-07
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an odor of rotten eggs inside the vehicle. The odor was discovered to be Hydrogen Sulfide that was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the overcharged batteries. No warning lights were illuminated. Th...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-19
Code : P0496 Evap omission system high purge flow code Not clear what has caused issue but car is never over filled with fuel When car is fueled and turned back on sputters and struggles to run properly It often needs to be turned off and turned back on Have been told this is a common issue with the make and model ...
Engine - filed 2026-04-17
Our vehicle has a hole/leak in the pipe before the catalytic converter. This is a known problem in other years of the Traverse, and the warranty was increased substantially to fix an obvious and proven issue. GM needs to repair our 2015 Chevrolet Traverse at no cost to us before the fumes cause harm to anyone in the ca...
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More for the 2015 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.