Model year
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 464 complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (190), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (105), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (98). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,750, 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
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.
20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020…
Complaints
464 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 7, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.15 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 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 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Traverse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Traverse FWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Chevrolet Traverse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.