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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-CHEVROLET-TRAVERSE
2015 · chevrolet

chevrolet Traverse problems

2 safety recalls. 312 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.4 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
155 reports · avg $1,100
moderate
steering
27 reports · avg $700
severe
electrical
25 reports · avg $850
severe
powertrain
20 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
engine
16 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
cruise control
10 reports · avg $600
severe
seatbelts
7 reports · avg $500
moderate
wheels
7 reports · avg $400
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Traverse · seatbelts
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED MY SEATBELT SUDDENLY FELT LOOSE ON THE LAP PORTION. I REACHED DOWN TO ADJUST AND THE PORTION THAT CONNECTS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT WAS SPLIT IN HALF.
12/31/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164228.0
2015 Traverse · other
WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING THE DRIVER SEAT SHIFTS FORWARD OR BACKWARD EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT IS POWER DRIVEN.
12/31/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938883.0
2015 Traverse · body Crash
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED GOING ABOUT 50MPH AND HIT A TREE IN MY YARD, THEN THE FRONT END LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND THE CAR RACED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO MY FRIEND'S CAR. THEY BOTH HIT MY PICKUP TRUCK ALSO. ALL 3 VEHICLES ARE A TOTAL…
12/30/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164103.0
2015 Traverse · airbags
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
12/18/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11631456.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

critical NHTSA 22V246000 14/04/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
severe NHTSA 15V044000 28/01/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires

If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 312 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 155 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chevrolet Traverse has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 312 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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