Model year
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 26 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), ENGINE (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,200, 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
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Complaints
26 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26006 | Electronic Brake Module Component Failure · SERVICE BRAKES | Aug 21, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 8-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Traverse AWD · 2.5L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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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 2026 Chevrolet Traverse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.