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2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems

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Among the better years

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is among the quieter years of the Traverse on NHTSA's books: 125 complaints (69% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Transmission leads the complaint categories with 38 reports (30% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

125

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Traverse years?

Traverse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted945 complaints2009: 584 complaints2010: 922 complaints2011: 945 complaints2012: 587 complaints2013: 295 complaints2014: 881 complaints2015: 421 complaints2016: 381 complaints2017: 430 complaints2018: 666 complaints2019: 563 complaints2020: 283 complaints2021: 110 complaints2022: 125 complaints2023: 106 complaints2024: 189 complaints2025: 311 complaints2026: 24 complaints
Traverse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission3830%
Other2621%
Engine1714%
Electrical System1613%
Driver Assistance76%
Brakes76%
Lighting32%
Fuel System32%
Seat Belts32%
Steering22%
Airbags22%
Seats11%

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V210000AirbagsMarch 31, 2022 · 89 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On January 20th 2023 I was involved in a 4 car wreck, I was hit twice very hard and non of my air bags deployed sending me into the steering wheel causing extreme injuries. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 20, 2023 · crash

“When parking vehicle and putting shifter in park, an audible alarm was dinging and the dash board was flashing shift to park. It was already in park. I did some things and it stopped. Many times I have my 7 grandchildren in the car with me. This has happened more than once and I feel its unsafe to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 3, 2024

“Puttering can be heard. Manifold has been replaced already. Reverberation through steering wheel and pedal can be felt when idling. Car has shuddered when driving 40+ in the past but dealership downplayed any possible issues. There is an issue with something in this vehicle whether it's the torque…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 4, 2026

“Around 65,000 miles I started to get a "Shift to Park" message when I tried to turn off the engine. The car was already in park. This is continuing to happen. I see that it has been an issue on this model since 2016. There needs to be a recall on this issue. You need to be able to turn off your…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 5, 2025

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact that while driving at approximately 59 MPH, and cruise control possibly activated, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally stiff, the vehicle did not slow down as intended and there was no pulsating while braking. The vehicle then…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 3, 2024 · crash

2022 Chevrolet Traverse — common questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 125 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Traverse year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Traverse problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (38 complaints), other (26 complaints), engine (17 complaints).

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse earned an overall rating of 4 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.