NHTSA has 548 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 258 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints about these parts of the 2014 Traverse, listed from the biggest group down.
- Air Bags. 258 complaints[2]. Owners describe the air bag warning light coming on and then staying on. Some say dealers found a fault code, and some were unhappy about paying for the repair themselves.
- Electrical System. 127 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning lights on the dash, a radio screen that goes blank, key fobs that stop working and a fuel gauge that shows the wrong level.
- Engine. 120 complaints[7]. Owners describe the engine losing power or stalling while driving, sometimes with warning lights, and dealers who could not find the cause.
- Electronic Stability Control. 117 complaints[8]. Owners describe stability and traction messages that appear along with a sudden loss of power, and trips to the dealer that ended without a clear fix.
- Speed Control. 48 complaints[9].
- Unknown or other. 44 complaints[10].
- Power Train. 36 complaints[11].
- Steering. 27 complaints[12].
These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one part[1].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Traverse is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (23V334), May 2023. About 995,085 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V782), October 2021. About 555 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Critical Fasteners (21V246), April 2021. About 108 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Electrical System (14V614), October 2014. About 106,307 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Seat Belts (14V266), May 2014. About 1,339,355 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Electrical System › Software (14V223), April 2014. About 51,640 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission (14V092), February 2014. About 355 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
How 2014 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 | 8 |
| 2010 | 669 | 5 |
| 2011 | 608 | 5 |
| 2012 | 354 | 5 |
| 2013 | 162 | 4 |
| 2014 | 548 | 7 |
| 2015 | 313 | 5 |
| 2016 | 292 | 5 |
| 2017 | 361 | 3 |
| 2018 | 464 | 2 |
| 2019 | 412 | 3 |
| 2020 | 234 | 8 |
| 2021 | 92 | 3 |
| 2022 | 100 | 1 |
| 2023 | 93 | 2 |
| 2024 | 141 | 0 |
| 2025 | 185 | 0 |
| 2026 | 25 | 1 |
| 2027 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Traverse show 548 complaints and 7 recalls for 2014[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 2 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (1) and the most are for 2010 (669)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2014 Traverse?
The 2014 Traverse has a sizable complaint file, with 548 complaints on record[1]. Air bags lead the list at 258 complaints[2], and electrical, engine and stability control complaints follow[6][7][8]. Owners often describe warning lights and power loss that dealers had trouble tracing. The count is not adjusted for how many were sold, so treat it as a guide to what owners report rather than a score. Seven recalls are also on file for this year[3], so check the recall section above before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Air bags lead with 258 complaints[2], followed by the electrical system with 127[6], the engine with 120[7] and electronic stability control with 117[8].
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 7 recalls for 2014[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists them.
- How many complaints are there for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA has 548 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 548 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 258 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Traverse model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Traverse FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 127 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 120 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,885). NHTSA vehicle records
- 117 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 48 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 44 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 62,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 36 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,125). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,342). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V334, filed May 10, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V782, filed October 7, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V246, filed April 8, 2021: Air Bags › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V614, filed October 1, 2014: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V266, filed May 20, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V223, filed April 30, 2014: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V092, filed February 21, 2014: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Traverse AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records