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#BS-2021-CHETRA-430A2021 Chevrolet Traverse
Based on reports from 97 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 97 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
growling noise during moderate low speed stops
3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10
button on door handle to unlock lock door froze
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
fuel door sticking
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
20 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 43K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (6 reports) • Median: 43K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (20 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Chevrolet Traverse: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 43,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 43K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
97
Class avg
192
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 97 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.
Other Chevrolet Traverse Model Years
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