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2021 Chevrolet Traverse: raw data

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vehicle2021 / chevrolet / traverse
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints89 on file (2021-05-10 → 2026-09-08)
recalls3
investigations0
fars28 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Alternator failure and electrical system shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 complaints2024-01-02 → 2026-06-25traverse-2021-alternator-electrical-failure
  • 11684656 MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AT 40K MILES IT WAS REPLACED AND NOW WENT OUT AGAIN AT 75K. I HAVE GONE THRU 7 BATTERIES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CAR DIED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF IN INTERSECTION AFTER GETTING THE NEW ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO. THIS IS A…
  • 11579531 I noticed that my battery light turned on yesterday while I was driving. Within seconds my vehicle stalled out and I was just coasting along in traffic, unable to restart my car. I was able to coast to the side of the freeway and jump my car. After doing so it started again so I…
Exhaust pipe separation and bracket failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM14 complaints2022-10-15 → 2026-05-13traverse-2021-exhaust-pipe-separation
  • 11546962 KNOWN ISSUE: Chevy Traverse owners may experience a condition wherein the front exhaust pipe on their crossover separates from the mounting bracket, resulting in damage to the pipe. Now, General Motors has issued new Special Coverage that addresses this issue. NEW ISSUE: Rear…
  • 11659485 Vehicle with less than 50000 miles has 2 broken flex pipes on the exhaust system that is going to cost me $1,932.66. This should be a warranty recall and GM should allow you to take it to a mechanic of your choice for repairs as the dealerships cannot give you a fair time frame…
Transmission shudder, hesitation, and failurePOWER TRAIN12 complaints2021-06-06 → 2026-05-09traverse-2021-transmission-shudder-failure
  • 11718942 I AM HAVING A LOT OF TRANSMISSION SHUDDER ESPECALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. NOTICED THAT CONSUMER REPORTS STATED IN THEIR MAGAZINE THAT THIS HAS BEEN A BIG PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY NHTSA HAS NOT MADE CHEVROLET DO SOMETHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH THE…
  • 11723106 The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and stopping at a red light, the vehicle accelerated but failed to exceed 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while…
Power steering loss and steering rack failureSTEERING3 complaints2025-11-10 → 2026-05-01traverse-2021-power-steering-loss
  • 11735181 While driving, the steering wheel became very hard to control. A system warning came up on the dashboard screen stating that the steering wheel was not working. With an 18-wheeler coming up behind me the decision to pull over was made. The left hand turn into an auto part store…
  • 11698587 The power steering warning indicated a potential loss or reduction of steering assist, which could have made it difficult to steer and control the vehicle—especially at higher speeds or in traffic. This posed a potential safety risk to me and others on the road
False "Shift to Park" warning in Park positionPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2025-09-21 → 2025-12-25traverse-2021-shift-to-park-warning
  • 11657646 I own a 2021 Chevy Traverse and have experienced repeated incidents where the dashboard displays “Shift to Park” even though the gear shifter is securely in the Park position. This prevents me from turning the vehicle off and has caused battery drain and confusion about whether…
  • 11688741 Shift to park warning comes on every time I put my car into park. I can give the gear shift a hard tap so it can go into park and my car will turn off. I feel like after a period of tapping the great shift it will turn into a bigger problem
Brake noise, grinding, and squealingSERVICE BRAKES6 complaints2021-05-10 → 2023-10-30traverse-2021-brake-noise-grinding
  • 11416250 WE BOUGHT A 2021 CHEVY TRAVERSE AND THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE THE BRAKES BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE OFF AND ON. THREE WEEKS TO THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE, MAY 11, BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE BACK TIRE WAS A PUDDLE OF DARKER FLUID. THE BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING WORSE
  • 11500868 At only 15,000 miles the brakes are squeaking as if they would on extended mileage brakes that require replacement. These are practically brand new and should not be making this sound
Airbag non-deployment in frontal crashesAIR BAGS2 complaints2024-06-27 → 2026-04-15traverse-2021-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11731364 My wife was driving the speed limit (30-35 mph) when a car traveling in the opposite direction turned left into her lane, cutting her off, and causing a collision of the two vehicles. The front driver side of the Traverse contacted the other driver's passenger side. Upon…
  • 11597270 I was hit by another car who ran the red light. No airbag deployment at all, in serious crash. Whole front end hit without airbags going off. The engine was smoking and the brake would not work after inpact to keep it from rolling

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
892021-05-102026-09-0840ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:22; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:19; POWER TRAIN:15; ENGINE:11; SERVICE BRAKES:9

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V81700018/10/2021POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONBraun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
21V47200024/06/2021AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACTGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
22V21000031/03/2022AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202428legacy-code0

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.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Chevrolet Traverse vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/chevrolet/traverse
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Chevrolet Traverse},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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