Free. Instant. No signup. Pulls recalls and complaints for your exact vehicle.

Couldn't find that VIN. Check the digits and try again.

ProblemsByVin Index / 2017-CHEVROLET-TRAVERSE / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2017 Chevrolet Traverse owner complaints

355 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 16 complaints shown

255 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561923.0

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 recall repair. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/21/2023 ODI #11561244.0

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 recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/21/2023 ODI #11561246.0

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 deemed unsafe. Chevrolet customer service nor dealer have updated timelines or assistance programs to help consumers.

12/20/2023 ODI #11561154.0

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/19/2023 ODI #11560851.0

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/14/2023 ODI #11560081.0

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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/13/2023 ODI #11559846.0

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/13/2023 ODI #11559892.0

Front driver airbag inflator may rupture causing metal fragments that may result in injury or death. Safety Recall N232404980 received June 21, 2023. NO corrective action taken by GM to remove or mitigate this possible deadly situation.

12/12/2024 ODI #11630264.0

My vehicles airbag has yet to be replaced, I have 2 kids that get into that car. I need to make my car safe, and not get them hurt. We would like to have my airbag fixed asap, as it's been on recall for almost 2 years.

12/07/2023 ODI #11558921.0

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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/05/2023 ODI #11558520.0

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 recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/29/2023 ODI #11557422.0

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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/29/2023 ODI #11557472.0

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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/28/2023 ODI #11557205.0

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 recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/26/2024 ODI #11627439.0

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 dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/22/2023 ODI #11556428.0

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 local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

steering 2 complaints shown

11 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/15/2019 ODI #11289188.0

Today I started to develop a whining noise and the steering has started to become increasingly harder to turn in the past week. It is hard to turn at low speeds. There have been various times where I have been unable to maneuver the vehicle when trying to park due to the steering becoming very stiff. I've also had a close call getting into an accident while making a u-turn due to the steering being nearly impossible to turn today. This is very unsafe. I was try to turn left into a parking drive way with oncoming traffic and cars behind me. Luckily they stopped. I couldnt make the turn at once. The wheel was too tight and I didnt have the strength to turn the wheel enough to the left to complete the turn. I had to go back and try again. I hit the sidewalk curb. And to go back and forth to

12/06/2020 56,006 mi ODI #11378139.0

Engine idle down coming off expressway power steering was hard to turn ran off the road. Drove car the rest of the way home steering was still hard to turn in either direction, check power steering fluid and found it to be ok

electrical 1 complaint shown

18 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/27/2019 60,000 mi ODI #11291645.0

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 the car is free of any ice or snow build up. The results of this is out of no where engine power is reduced,stability trak , park assist exct. Warning lights come on. This has now happened to me several times now in different conditions making this Chevy traverse unsafe for my family of five,this is my only vehicle and the closest Chevy dealership is 135 miles away. With all that being the case I did research on my vehicles issues to find many websites and forums of countless people having the same issue with gm vehi

powertrain 1 complaint shown

16 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/18/2024 128,000 mi ODI #11631343.0

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated before shifting gears. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the light turned green and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into gear with a jolt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Showing 300 of 355 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Chevrolet/Traverse#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
Get a free warranty quote →
Sponsored — we earn a commission if you complete a quote. Disclosure.