2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (263), Engine (25), Electrical System (22).
Key takeaways
- 361 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 263 | 73% |
| Engine | 25 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 6% |
| Power Train | 18 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 3% |
| Steering | 11 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 2% |
| Tires | 5 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 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 2026-08-29
A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment. I arrived for the recall service after confirming the appointment days in advance and was told the part was not available. I was told I would be contacted when the part ...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-31
Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely.
Tires - filed 2026-07-27
Tire size P255/55R20. I purchased 4 new tires February 2023 from Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac, In. I've taken my car back there at least 4 if not 5 times because of vibration. I finally took my car to a different facility and they showed me where 2 of my tires that was in the rear are separating and need replaced. I feel...
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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.