MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Chevrolet Traverse Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 3,154 total NHTSA owner complaints and 39 federal recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Traverse.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
Traverse Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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26%
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12%
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Best Traverse Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Traverse Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse | 7.6 / 10 | 171(14.3/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Traverse | 8.1 / 10 | 130(10.8/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Traverse | 6.9 / 10 | 85(7.1/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Traverse | 7.7 / 10 | 95(7.9/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Traverse | 6.7 / 10 | 87(7.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Traverse | 5.3 / 10 | 219(18.3/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Traverse | 4.5 / 10 | 401(33.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Traverse | 4.8 / 10 | 455(37.9/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Traverse | 4.9 / 10 | 360(30/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Traverse | 4.7 / 10 | 291(24.3/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Traverse | 4.8 / 10 | 313(26.1/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Traverse | 4 / 10 | 547(45.6/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |