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severe Owners of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 Traverse | 256 |
| 2018 Traverse | 5 |
| 2019 Traverse | 8 |
| 2020 Traverse | 5 |
| 2021 Traverse (this page) | 3 |
Of the 13 model years of Chevrolet Traverse we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a plastic to metal squeak/creak noise coming from the driver or passenger side B-Pillar area.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Loss of Power Steering Assist, Service Power Steering and/or Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with an SES light on. If the technician finds a code P2B87 (auxiliary coolant pump underspeed) set in the ECM they are directed to not replace the G17 heater coolant pump because this will not fix the concern. The techician is instructed to clear the code and release the vehicle to the customer with the explanation that an updated calibration will be released in the future to address the code setting.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may bring a vehicle in with an SES light on. If the technician finds a code P2B87 (auxiliary coolant pump underspeed) set in the ECM they are directed to not replace the G17 heater coolant pump because this will not fix the concern. The techician is instructed to clear the code and release the vehicle to the customer with the explanation that an updated calibration will be released in the future to address the code setting.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.