2021 Model Year

Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
74
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
6

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

21V817000 Oct 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V472000 Jun 2021

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Sep 2026

I was driving 45 mph on a state route when all of a sudden my drive shaft bolt came completely out and split my drive shaft in two causing me to lose...

Steering
Jul 2026

UNKNOWN Steering assist reduced has been issued to the vehicle. Upon inspection we are being told that the steering rack needs to be replaced to reso...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond intermittently upon...

Power Train
Feb 2026

I AM HAVING A LOT OF TRANSMISSION SHUDDER ESPECALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. NOTICED THAT CONSUMER REPORTS STATED IN THEIR MAGAZINE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A BIG...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Shift to park message comes on 50% of the time when shutting down the engine, Tapping the shift lever forward sometimes Removes the message, other ti...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

In the first 51,000 on my vehicle I have had 3 issues with the emissions system which has a negative impact on the environment and would prevent my ve...

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2025

Right Rear upper and lower toe links broke nearly causing a serious accident when brakes were applied, vehicle pulled severely to the right causing it...

Carry Handle, Shell, Base
Oct 2025

The base does not look in place. The buttons do not look to put in position. The entire car seat slides back and forth on its base.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

Front exhaust pipe is seperating

Steering
Oct 2025

The electronic stability control (ESC) system and power steering system malfunctioned. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The powe...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 74 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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