Model year
2014 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 548 complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (257), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (125), ENGINE (118). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 448 complaints
- 2010 669 complaints
- 2011 608 complaints
- 2012 354 complaints
- 2013 162 complaints
- 2014 548 complaints
- 2015 313 complaints
- 2016 292 complaints
- 2017 361 complaints
- 2018 464 complaints
- 2019 412 complaints
- 2020 234 complaints
- 2021 92 complaints
- 2022 100 complaints
- 2023 94 complaints
- 2024 141 complaints
- 2025 185 complaints
- 2026 26 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
23V334000 · May 10, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
21V782000 · Oct 7, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
21V246000 · Apr 8, 2021
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
14V614000 · Oct 1, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In…
14V266000 · May 20, 2014
SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14,…
14V223000 · Apr 30, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read…
14V092000 · Feb 21, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable…
Complaints
548 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 15, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ19003 | Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | May 28, 2019 | Aug 31, 2020 |
| EA20002 | Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Traverse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
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