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US recalls (3)
Air bags: side/window, curtain
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.
Power train: automatic transmission
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Air bags: sensor, frontal impact
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Structure
2021-10-18 · campaign 2021-636 · 6 vehicles
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles converted for wheelchair access by BraunAbility, a screw that supports the left-front wheel well liner may contact and damage the transmission case. If this happens, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BraunAbility will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the affected screw and clip with a nylon rivet. The dealer will also inspect the transmission case for fluid leaks and repair it, as necessary.
Owner complaints (93)
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse (4 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 292).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | |
| Unknown or other | 19 | |
| Power train | 16 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Chevrolet Traverse version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Traverse AWD 3.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Traverse FWD 3.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.