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#BS-2013-CHETRA-430A2013 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 296 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 296 complaints, 14 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
ac not working
5 complaints • Severity 7.6/10
reduced engine power caused by service stabilitrak
3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10
suction type sound and diminished steering
3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
ac fan runs after car is shut off
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
rear window defogger indicator light on
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
53 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 77K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (63 reports) • Median: 77K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (53 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Chevrolet Traverse: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 77,008 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 77K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Stability Control Issues
Stability Control complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
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, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
The worst model year for the Chevrolet Traverse is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
296
Class avg
373
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2013.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 296 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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