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 loss. From the neighbors who observed this, it's a miracle I wasn't badly injured. Also I have a tear in my achilles…
2015 Chevrolet Traverse body problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 3 body complaints filed for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 9 model years of Chevrolet Traverse we track for body problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I opened my power lift gate using my key fab. After putting items in the back, I pushed the close button located on the lift gate. I thought I had left my keys laying inside with the items I had just placed in the back of the vehicle. Knowing that the sensors would read that my arm would block the door from closing, I could retrieve my keys. As it continued to close, I realized that it was not…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 54,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chevrolet/Traverse.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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