NHTSA has 313 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 162 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints in several groups, and these are the biggest.
- Air Bags. 162 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a warning light for the air bag system that keeps coming back, sometimes after a repair. Some say it shows up when the warranty has already ended. A few describe air bags going off when they did not expect it.
- Engine. 38 complaints[6]. Owners describe the vehicle losing power while driving, warning lights coming on, and the engine shutting off. Some say they had to pull over and restart. A fire is described in one story we read.
- Electrical System. 28 complaints[7]. Owners describe dash and interior lights going dark, trouble starting the vehicle, and stalling in traffic. One story describes damage to wiring while parked.
- Steering. 27 complaints[8]. Owners describe a steering wheel that turns hard or locks up, noise when turning, and power steering parts that leak or fail. Some say the repair bill came after the warranty ran out.
- Power Train. 23 complaints[9].
- Unknown Or Other. 23 complaints[10].
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 22 complaints[11].
- Speed Control. 22 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 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 (22V246), April 2022. About 2,687 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 › 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.[15]
- 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.[16]
- Tires (15V044), January 2015. About 9,074 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
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 2015 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 313 complaints and 5 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 8 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 2015 Traverse?
The complaint record for this Traverse is led by the air bags group, with 162 complaints[2]. Engine, electrical and steering reports follow behind[6][7][8]. Owners describe some of these as sudden events on the road, so they deserve a close look. Recalls also exist for this year[3]. Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Air bags lead the complaint list with 162 complaints[2]. Engine has 38[6], electrical has 28[7] and steering has 27[8].
- How many complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA has 313 owner complaints on file[1].
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
- Yes. The recall count for this year is 5[3]. See the Recalls section for the list.
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Owner complaints are listed by group above[1]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide and not a score.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 313 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (10 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 162 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 69,000). 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
- 38 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,717). NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,048). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,717). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,075). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the speed control component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,065). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V334, filed May 10, 2023: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V246, filed April 14, 2022: 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 15V044, filed January 28, 2015: Tires. 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