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2017 Chevrolet TraverseProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 433 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
433
Crashes
20
Fires
4
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,002
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 433 complaints, 20 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

unexplained acceleration while brakes were applied

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

electric wire hardness and oxygen sensor

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

vehicle died while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

fuel gauge fluctuates

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

purge valve failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

262 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

42
0–30K
39
30–60K
13
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (42 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (262 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags262 (61%)
Engine25 (6%)
Electrical20 (5%)
Drivetrain18 (4%)
Other18 (4%)
Brakes12 (3%)
Steering11 (3%)
Speed Control10 (2%)

2017 Chevrolet Traverse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 61% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, with 262 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

13
17
36
18
24
19
18
20
7
21
17
22
108
23
164
24
20
25
26
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

21V246000May 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.

21V782000Jan 2022

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.

23V334000Feb 2024

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 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.

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.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

433

Class avg

315

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2017.

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. 433 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is related to the airbags, with 262 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 433 complaints, 20 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Traverse problems start?
Based on 100 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 38,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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