2017 Chevrolet Traverse: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / chevrolet / traverse
known issues	4 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints	361 on file (2017-04-12 → 2026-08-29)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	51 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission shudder and hard shiftPOWER TRAIN12 complaints2024-07 → 2026-07traverse-2017-transmission-shudder-hard-shift

11754022 Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely
11734175 The transmission is going out at 107K miles and needs to be completely replaced for around $8500 (see attached quote). It has a shudder and has a hard time shifting into third gear
11631343 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

Backup camera, power window, and dashboard electrical faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2026-04 → 2026-06traverse-2017-camera-window-dash-electrical

11729919 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rear-view camera screen displayed a distorted image. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver’s side window failed to roll up or…
11741095 While driving my entire dashboard goes dark and once I shut my car off it did not start again
11739570 Sometimes my backup camera will not show a screen. I have considerable amount of trouble trying to connect my phone to the car

Driver airbag inflator recall parts unavailableAIR BAGS160 complaints2023-11 → 2026-04traverse-2017-airbag-recall-parts-delay

11661470 It's been a year now I've been waiting for my 2017 Chevy Traverse to replace the "SAFETY RECALL" on driver's air bag inflator to be replace by this Dealership. Their neglecting the safety issue that it may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect
11594089 We have been given repeated notices and warnings since May 2013 that the airbags in this vehicle have been recalled and need to be replaced, but each time we check we are told that their is "no remedy available."
11556428 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

Airbag sensor fault and warning light illuminationAIR BAGS6 complaints2024-02 → 2026-06traverse-2017-airbag-sensor-warning-light

11744689 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 of the faulty sensor
11603883 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger’s side air bag sensor
11571619 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
361	2017-04-12	2026-08-29	13	2	AIR BAGS:263; ENGINE:25; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:22; POWER TRAIN:18; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:18

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V782000	07/10/2021	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	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.	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.	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.
21V246000	08/04/2021	AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS	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.	Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.	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.
23V334000	10/05/2023	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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.	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	51	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/traverse

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_chevrolet_traverse_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Chevrolet Traverse},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/traverse}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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