2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Unknown Or Other (19), Power Train (16).
Key takeaways
- 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 20% |
| Power Train | 16 | 17% |
| Engine | 11 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 7% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4% |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% |
| Carry Handle | 3 | 3% |
| Shell | 3 | 3% |
| Base | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-11-04
I was driving and had pulled out onto the road and the back of the car was fishtailing all while the front end was pulling to the right and I couldn’t control the car steering because a bolt had dislodged from the rear suspension link and we almost crashed because of it. The back driver side back wheel started to smok...
Carry Handle, Shell, Base,other/I Am Not Sure - filed 2026-10-29
In the upper right hand corner the plastic is starting to pull away. The seat belt is routed through this area.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle finally stopped at the end of the driveway. The brake assist warning light was il...
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More for the 2021 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.