2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Unknown Or Other (19), Power Train (15).
Key takeaways
- 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 21% |
| Power Train | 15 | 17% |
| Engine | 11 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% |
| Carry Handle | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
I went in for service at Chey 112 in Medford, NY they advised me that my computer needed to be replaced they replaced the computer and I started having transmission issues.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-21
Transmission shutters at lower gear going from 20-30 mph approximately and at the speed of 60-70 mph. When this happens it causes a delay in acceleration and for the whole car to shake. This was also noted by my mechanic even after changing transmission fluid and had concerns for the safety if it was to completely disr...
Engine - filed 2026-08-18
The welding that holds the exhaust together has failed. They offer a Special Warranty to cover only the passenger side, however it has failed and exhaust is super loud. Also reading 4 codes from check engine alert. All are P0420 (cat convertor). The smell of exhaust and cat convertor is super disgusting
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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.