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2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse sits mid-pack among Traverse years: 421 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 401, with 5 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 15 injuries in total across these filings.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 163 reports (39% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

421

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

15

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

15

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other Traverse years?

See all Traverse years to avoid →

What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags16339%
Electrical System5112%
Engine389%
Steering276%
Other235%
Speed Control225%
Transmission225%
Tires & Wheels133%
Fuel System123%
Seat Belts92%
Body & Structure92%
Lighting72%
Brakes72%
Driver Assistance51%
Seats51%
Visibility & Wipers41%
Suspension41%

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V334000AirbagsMay 10, 2023 · 995,085 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

22V246000AirbagsApril 14, 2022 · 2,687 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.

21V782000AirbagsOctober 7, 2021 · 555 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 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 N212349040.

21V246000AirbagsApril 8, 2021 · 108 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

15V044000Tires & WheelsJanuary 28, 2015 · 9,074 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

Consequence

If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT TODAY WITH 2 OF MY 5 CHILDREN NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED! AND WITH HOW HARD WE GOT HIT THEY SHOULD HAVE. WE WERE STOPPED GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ON A CITY STREET

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · July 3, 2019 · crash

DROVE MY BRAND NEW 2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE TO WORK FOR 2.1 MILES, PARKED, WITHIN 15 MINS MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOTALED. FIRE DEPT HAD TO PUT FIRE OUT. TYSONS CORNER, VA PARKED AT 8281 GREENSBORO DRIVE, TYSONS, VA 22102

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 16, 2015 · fire

DROVE MY BRAND NEW 2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE TO WORK FOR 2.1 MILES, PARKED, WITHIN 15 MINS MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOTALED. FIRE DEPT HAD TO PUT FIRE OUT. TYSONS CORNER, VA PARKED AT 8281 GREENSBORO DRIVE, TYSONS, VA 22102

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 16, 2015 · fire

DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE PAD RETAINER DEFECTIVE. PART IS MADE SO THAT THE BRAKE PADS DO NOT MOVE SO THAT YOU GET SEVERE PAD WEAR, SAME AS IF YOU HAD A FROZEN CALIPER. DEALER DID NOTHING TO FIX IT. MY BROTHER HAD A 2016 AND THE OTHER SIDE DID THE SAME THING. I ALSO NOTICED MY FRIENDS 2019 BLAZER WITH…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 18, 2018 · crash

INTERMITTENT SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CAR. THIS HAD HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND EVEN 3RD ROW PASSENGERS (KIDS) CAN SMELL THE FUEL. THIS HAD HAPPENED ON DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITH DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND FUEL GAUGE. REFER TO BELOW. 10/2 3:50PM - 3/4 GAS RUNNING AT 40MPH 10/13 4:48PM - 1/2 GAS PARKED…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 1, 2015

2015 Chevrolet Traverse — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

It is close to typical for the Traverse: 421 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2015 Traverse problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (163 complaints), electrical system (51 complaints), engine (38 complaints).

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Traverse years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Traverse years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2014, 2018. The cleanest record among Traverse years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.