Chevrolet Traverse years to avoid
The Chevrolet Traverse years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2025, 2024, 2026 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2021 is the cleanest year on record.
7,929
Total complaints
32
Recall campaigns
2009–2026
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Traverse years to avoid
Every Traverse year
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Traverse years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Traverse years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2025, 2024, 2026. The cleanest year on record is 2021.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
By complaint volume, 2021 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Traverse years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Traverse have?
Across all model years, the Traverse has 32 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7,929 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.