I LIVE IN COLD CLIMATE WITH SNOW AND ICE CONDITIONS.WHEN IN MOTION, USUALLY WHEN THE ENGINE HAS REACHED RUNNING TEMPERATURE IS WHEN THE ISSUES TEND TO OCCUR. I NOTICE IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IF THERE IS ICE BUILD UP ON THE RIMS CAUSING AN IMBALANCE IN THE WHEELS BUT HAPPENS WHEN…

12/27/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291645.0

2017 Traverse · airbags

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

12/26/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561923.0

2017 Traverse · airbags

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

12/21/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561244.0

2017 Traverse · airbags

Manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner. Vehicle is rendered unsafe with shrapnel potential from crash. Car can't be sold and there has been no compensatory considerations for vehicle owners who now own a vehicle…

12/21/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11561246.0

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critical NHTSA 23V334000 10/05/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 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 driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. 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 N232404980.

critical NHTSA 21V782000 07/10/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse 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 driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

Common questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 255 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 352 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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