2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Above average

Owners filed 314 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
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52,000 milesMedian miles at failure

145 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems

161 of the 314 complaints (51%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags159
504
Engine20
000
Steering18
000
Electrical System18
021
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control17
000
Unknown or Other14
000
Power Train · transmission9
000
Wheels7
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration7
300
Structure › Body · body and frame6
112

2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbags problems

51% of all complaints

161 of the 314 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:

  • shows an airbag warning light19% · 30
  • sets off warning lights on the dash14% · 23

Share of the 161 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
70,000 mi
median of 37 reports
Peak year of filing
2023
72 airbags complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
5 · 0 · 4
in these complaints
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the front air bag modules had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the rear air bags could potentially be inoperable and might require to be replaced.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 22, 2025 at 80,000 miles
“During a routine maintenance appointment with my mechanic, the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard immediately following service. I brought the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis and was informed that the issue is due to a manufacturer-issued recall affecting the airbag system.”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 28, 2025

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2015: 12 complaints, 0 about the airbags'152016: 11 complaints, 1 about the airbags'162017: 16 complaints, 3 about the airbags'172018: 32 complaints, 5 about the airbags'182019: 39 complaints, 15 about the airbags'192020: 24 complaints, 6 about the airbags'202021: 20 complaints, 5 about the airbags'212022: 9 complaints, 2 about the airbags'222023: 83 complaints, 72 about the airbags'232024: 48 complaints, 44 about the airbags'242025: 13 complaints, 6 about the airbags'252026: 7 complaints, 2 about the airbags'26Recall 15V044000 (tires)Recall 21V246000 (airbags)Recall 21V782000 (airbags)Recall 22V246000 (airbags)Recall 23V334000 (airbags)
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)

Complaints about the 2015 Traverse peaked in 2023, with 83 filed that year. Owners had filed 33 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 21V246000 in April 2021; 128 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 7 so far.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module23V334000
Filed May 10, 2023995,085 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module22V246000
Filed Apr 14, 20222,687 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. 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 N222366190.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module21V782000
Filed Oct 7, 2021555 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners21V246000
Filed Apr 8, 2021108 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Filed Jan 28, 20159,074 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

Risk. If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

Technical service bulletins

1,394 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2015 Traverse. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 472engine 228electrical system 208transmission 72wheels 55equipment adaptive/mobility 54fuel system 44visibility 36
General CommunicationService campaignAug 26, 2024electrical system

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to …

15086AService campaignJun 22, 2017equipment

15086A - Customer Satisfaction Program. On certain passenger cars and light duty trucks, equipped with Gen 10 OnStar®, the embedded phone flash memory chip may become corrupted, causing the OnStar® system to become inoperative. Dealers are to replace and program the vehicle communication interface module (VCIM).

PIT5236GService campaignMar 31, 2016electrical system

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program …

PIT5236FService campaignAug 3, 2015electrical system

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program …

16-NA-232Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 17, 2017airbags

This informational bulletin provides information on the inboard seat airbag is mounted in this area and creates a slightly different contour of the seat causing an appearance concern, and that this should be considered normal and no parts should be replaced for this concern.

12-09-41-002CService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 11, 2016airbags

This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On or Set DTC B101D When Electronic Devices or Conductive Objects are Placed on Front Passenger Seat

PI1357Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 1, 2014airbags

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

PI1357Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 1, 2014airbags

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

12-09-41-002BService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 23, 2014airbags

The informational bulletin explains how items on the passenger seat may cause the PPS to chime or the passenger airbag light turns on if electronic devices or conductive objects are placed on the seat.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.5%
2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★16.9%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 29, 2026MI

I was in a car accident on August 13, 2026. During the collision I was hit on the driver side front which spun me around into a pole. I suffered a concussion, bruised, sternum, and left wrist ligament damage. Of the six airbags, not one deployed. The driver of the vehicle was said to be going at least 35 mph as I was nearly at a stop, going no more than 3 to 5 mph. My vehicle was totaled and I have spent months being treated for my injuries. I just emailed a very detailed accounting of dealing with GM to your department when I notified them of the defect. I was told on August 28 that I would have a response within 30 days once his technician was able to run a diagnostic. I then had to call at least half a dozen times and email about the same number of times before them finally inspecting the vehicle today, October 29. Their response was the airbag operated as it should. I would like to file a claim and have the vehicle which I have been preserving hopefully looked at by a third-party.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Filed Aug 7, 2026198,000 milesTN

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an odor of rotten eggs inside the vehicle. The odor was discovered to be Hydrogen Sulfide that was entering the cabin of the vehicle from the overcharged batteries. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with PCM failure. That contact stated that the failure caused rough shifting and a loss of control voltage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 19, 2026MA

Code : P0496 Evap omission system high purge flow code Not clear what has caused issue but car is never over filled with fuel When car is fueled and turned back on sputters and struggles to run properly It often needs to be turned off and turned back on Have been told this is a common issue with the make and model of the car

Engine
Filed Apr 17, 2026NY

Our vehicle has a hole/leak in the pipe before the catalytic converter. This is a known problem in other years of the Traverse, and the warranty was increased substantially to fix an obvious and proven issue. GM needs to repair our 2015 Chevrolet Traverse at no cost to us before the fumes cause harm to anyone in the cabin.

Suspension
Filed Apr 17, 2026FL

While operating the vehicle, the steering column became detached, creating an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon inspection, the column appeared to be improperly secured using hose clamps instead of proper manufacturer components.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 5, 2026CT

The contact owns a 2015 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 9, 2026PA

My engine light came on. When I get gas the car will not just start there is a fuel leak code and a valve code. Getting looked at next week at the dealer

Engine
Filed Dec 30, 2025OH

Transmission issues

Air Bags
Filed Dec 9, 2025ID

The 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ that I own is presenting with the same problems as many of its body style and year. The water intrusion has caused wiring to corrode in the side detection system & the drivers door wiring harness is presenting with open circuits. The LH side object module is throwing code U0233:00. They tested circuits at RH module. Found water intrusion in module, & corrosion on terminals & harness. Due to nature of location of modules, they recommend replacing LH & RH modules & harness. DTC B0085:05 current. Tested circuits & found open circuit internal to drivers door harness. Recommend replacing harness. The air bag code threw 2 days after I bought the veh 04/01/25, I attempted to contact the dealership I bought the vehicle from, AutoCredit in Hayden, ID, who admitted to the dangerous code being present, and that they were going to do nothing about it. Some time late April, my veh threw the code for side detection. On 05/27/25 I took my veh into Taylor & Sons Chevy in Ponderay, who dx my codes, and advised the above was needed. They also confirmed the fact that when that airbag code is present, that none of my airbags would deploy at time of impact if a collision occurred. This is a huge safety risk as much of my daily commute is on the hwy, and the influx of drivers in my area not familiar with the roads is increasing daily. My side detection system is a safety hazard as well due to the Traverse’s blind spots. Thank you for your time. I did not know what to do

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 24, 2025NC

For the past 2 months every time I reach 40 mph service stabilitrak comes on and the car starts pulling to the left and having trouble accelerating. I have took it to 3 mechanics and they can't find the problem at all

Air Bags
Filed Sep 22, 202580,000 milesSC

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the front air bag modules had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the rear air bags could potentially be inoperable and might require to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 15, 2025MO

Transmission shudders at low speeds on incline

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 15, 2025MO

Transmission shudders at low speeds on incline

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 31, 2025NY

Every so often, when I brake, just before the car should come to a complete stop, the engine seems to rev and the car will keep moving forward a few feet. Chevy dealership had 3 different service technicians drive the car to try to recreate the problem, but since it is a rare occurrence, they did not experience the issue. Googling the scenario returns many who say it may be a vacuum leak in the brake booster. Dealership said the brake booster is fine. Floor mat interference with the gas pedal has also been mentioned. I removed the floor mat, and I still have the issue. Dealership said the brakes themselves are fine, and the diagnostic tool returned no problem codes. They also searched for any recalls, but none were found. Any insight provided is appreciated.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 15, 2025ME

The contact owns a 2015 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 contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 28, 2025SC

During a routine maintenance appointment with my mechanic, the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard immediately following service. I brought the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis and was informed that the issue is due to a manufacturer-issued recall affecting the airbag system. However, I was also told that no replacement parts are currently available and there is no estimated date for when the defective component can be replaced. This creates a serious safety risk, as the vehicle may now be operating with a disabled or malfunctioning airbag system, which could fail to deploy in the event of a collision. I am forced to drive a vehicle that has been acknowledged as unsafe by the manufacturer and dealer, without remedy or safe alternative provided. The dealer confirmed the recall and the unavailability of parts, but has offered no loaner vehicle, reimbursement, or temporary resolution. I am requesting that NHTSA intervene to ensure that: The manufacturer remedies the safety defect in a timely manner. Affected drivers are provided with safe alternative transportation if parts are delayed. Accountability measures are enforced if harm results from known but unresolved recalls. Component/System for inspection: Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Warning lights/symptoms: The airbag indicator light turned on immediately after routine service. Dealer confirmed problem: Yes. Manufacturer informed: Indirectly, through dealer report. Police/Insurance involv

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Mar 27, 2025PA

I was never informed of this recall! I just happened to check due to a seperate issue that's been happening(the transmission seems to be slipping, which I also read 2015 traverse's have that recall too, just not under my VIN) But it upsets me that I never received notice on this and the recall was in May 2023 and it's now March 2025!! I drive this car DAILY and also have my boyfriend in the passenger seat DAILY on our commute to and from work!!

Air Bags
Filed Mar 1, 2025UT

I have contacted several dealers on multiple occasions about getting this repair done and nothing ever happens. They always say the airbag is on back order.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 31, 2025TX

The contact owns a 2015 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Filed Jan 21, 202567,206 milesWI

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle speed unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. During the failure the message "Traction Off", "Engine Power Reduce" and "Stabili-trac" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal sensor on several occasions, but the failure had eventually reoccurred. The vehicle was recently taken to the local dealer who was unable to reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,206.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 18, 2024TX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 16, 2024IA

The contact owns a 2015 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. No further information was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 20, 2024IN

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact discovered that the front driver side curtain air bag cover panel was loose and unsecured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front driver’s side curtain air bag had partially deployed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been involved in a crash to cause the partial deployment of the air bag. Additionally, the front passenger’s seat occupant detection sensor had failed causing the air bag warning light to remain illuminated. In addition, the front driver’s seat rails had malfunctioned, and the seat continued to move while driving the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 30, 2024135,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's vehicle to hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's grand-daughter who was occupying the front passenger's seat hit her chin against the dashboard. The contact's grand-daughter sustained a bruise on the chin but did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was drivable. The contact later filed a police report but did not have the police report information available. Additionally, 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 several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 22, 2024126,000 milesIL

The contact owns a 2015 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 front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 15, 2024MI

The contact owns a 2015 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 9, 2024TN

The contact owns a 2015 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 9, 2024WA

The contact owns a 2015 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 1, 2024IA

The contact owns a 2015 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed May 29, 2024IL

The contact owns a 2015 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed May 17, 2024CA

The contact owns a 2015 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air Bags
Filed May 9, 2024FL

The contact owns a 2015 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. Parts distribution connection.

Engine
Filed Apr 15, 202482,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the evaporative emissions canister control solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall for the solenoid valve; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 9, 2024AR

See attached document for complaint

Steering
Filed Apr 8, 2024CA

The 2015 Chevy Traverse had a hard shifting transmission from the first day we purchased it. The Chevy Dealer said that it was a shifting software problem. That did not fix it. The hard shifting transmission caused an engine motor mount to break twice. (There was a safety recall on the motor mount) That engine motor mount caused the power steering fluid to leak out. I contacted the Chevy Dealer and they said contact General Motors. General Motors ignored the problems.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 25, 2024110,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The VIN was included, but the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Mar 21, 2024MI

My windshield wipers started intermittently not working then completely stopped working while driving in the rain.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Filed Mar 14, 2024UT

See attached document for complaint

Air Bags
Filed Mar 8, 2024TX

The contact owns a 2015 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 6, 2024NE

The contact owns a 2015 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.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 5, 2024IN

The contact owns a 2015 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 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.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 27, 2024NJ

The recall happened in May 2023 and there is no remedy at this moment, February 2024. Have called dealership and have not been offered a solution. I feel unsafe driving my vehicle with my family. We are at risk. I called the auto manufacture today, 2/27/2024 and they do not have such date on a remedy.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 22, 2024MO

See attached document for complaint

Air Bags
Filed Feb 21, 2024TX

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification 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 repairs. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 19, 2024MD

Problem has not been remedied in a timely manner

Power Train
Filed Feb 18, 2024MN

While driving the traction control, stabilitrac, all wheel drive, and abs systems will turn off and says to survive them. We have had the vehicle in to 3 different mechanic shops and the issue still persists. Each time a different "fix". This time the wheel speed sensor in the rear was replaced. We have had the other rear wheel speed senor replaced previously as well as the rear wheel bearing hub assembly.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 18, 2024MN

The safety recall for the air bags have not been repaired yet. Last time I called the dealership they had no clue when the repair parts would be available. I was notified back in 2022 about this issue with no communication from Chevy.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 6, 2024MI

The contact owns a 2015 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.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 6, 2024OH

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 5, 2024OK

The contact owns a 2015 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.

Complaints 1-50 of 314, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202627200Routine
2025185000Routine
2024144010Routine
202395200Routine
2022101100Routine
202194310Routine
2020235810Above average
2019412320Above average
2018465220Above average
2017361321Fatalities reported
2016292511Fatalities reported
2015 — this page314530Above average
2014548710Above average
2013162420Routine
2012354520Above average
2011608541Fatalities reported
2010669560Above average
2009448820Above average

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse: questions buyers ask

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

It is not among the Traverse years to avoid. Owners filed 314 complaints, against about 334 for a typical Traverse year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (51%). In NHTSA crash tests it scored 5 stars overall.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

The airbags: 161 of the 314 complaints (51%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (19%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (14%). The typical report comes at 70,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed May 10, 2023. The largest, 23V334000, covered 995,085 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Traverse problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 52,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 70,000 miles.

Are there service bulletins for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?

The manufacturer filed 1,394 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (228), the electrical system (208) and the transmission (72). They include a service campaign, General Communication, filed Aug 26, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 10, 2023. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.