Reliable Auto DB

2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 361 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 15 per year. That is about even with the other Traverse years here. Their median is 16 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Frontal, and Critical fasteners.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse
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Complaints

361

Per year

15

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (263 of 361), then Engine (25) and Electrical system (22). The most filings arrived in 2024 (153 of 361). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Traverse has 292 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2018 has 461 complaints, 46 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2023-05-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V334000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, frontal 2021-10-07 · NHTSA campaign 21V782000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, critical fasteners 2021-04-08 · NHTSA campaign 21V246000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Complaints by component (361 total)

Air bags
263
Engine
25
Electrical system
22
Powertrain
18
Service brakes
12
Seat belts
11
Steering
11
Speed control
10
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Tires
5
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
Lane departure
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Structure
3
Suspension
3
Visibility
2
Wheels
2
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

13

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

8

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment. I arrived for the recall service after confirming the appointment…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-29
  • "Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-31
  • "Tire size P255/55R20. I purchased 4 new tires February 2023 from Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac, In. I've taken my car back there at least 4 if not 5 times because of vibration. I finally took my car to a different facility…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-27
  • "THERE is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those I'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of…"
    Powertrain, Air bags, Engine · filed 2026-06-19
  • "Dealership Lead car GMC Utica, verified code B0074 passenger presence sensor/module, found module internally faulty verified power and ground. This puts safety at risk because the passenger side air bags are off because…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-06-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Traverse all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 15 22 17 MPG $3800
Traverse front-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30 (dexos1) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17 to 255/55R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-782 covers certain 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2008-2017 Buick Enclave vehicles: the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the driver's air bag module. Recall 14V-266 covers certain 2009-2014 Traverse vehicles among other GM Lambda crossovers: the flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to the front outboard seats may fatigue and separate so the belt may not restrain the occupant; dealers inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner. The published unit counts for these campaigns are shared across the listed GM nameplates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 361 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 15 per year. That is about even with the other Traverse years here. Their median is 16 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Frontal, and Critical fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (263 of 361), then Engine (25) and Electrical system (22). The most filings arrived in 2024 (153 of 361). Those filings include 13 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 8 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Traverse has 292 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2018 has 461 complaints, 46 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse been recalled?

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners have filed 361 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is 17.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

2nd generation (2018-2023).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Traverse use?

5W-30 (dexos1)

What does NHTSA recall 21V-782 cover on the Chevrolet Traverse?

Recall 21V-782 covers certain 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2008-2017 Buick Enclave vehicles: the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect, sending sharp metal fragments into the cabin; dealers replace the driver's air…