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2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls and problems

3 recalls and 361 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse.

3
recalls
361
owner complaints
13
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · reported May 10, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 995,085 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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 module · Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · reported October 7, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 555 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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 fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · reported April 8, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 108 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 29, 2026 · Air bags

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 days in advance and was told the part was not available. I was told I would be contacted when the part…

Jul 31, 2026 · Power train

Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely.

Jul 27, 2026 · Tires

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 and they showed me where 2 of my tires that was in the rear are separating and need replaced. I…

Jun 19, 2026 · Air bags

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 the recalls but I want to request a Investigation on if my vehicle or any other of the same year be…

Jun 17, 2026 · Air bags

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. There is TBS on this issue. Dealership confirmed problem. there were no…

Traverse model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 754881
2015 5313103
2016 529281
2017 3361132
2018 246492
2019 3412152
2020 8234111

Across all years, the 2010 Traverse has the most complaints (669). All Chevrolet Traverse years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, the most recent reported on May 10, 2023 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (263 complaints), followed by engine (25).
How many 2017 Chevrolet Traverse complaints mention a crash or fire?
13 of 361 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 29, 2026.