2013 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 295
- 55 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,805
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-13
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2011-2015
+0
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
18%
Electrical System: 53 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53
- ENGINE 45
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 43
- POWER TRAIN 27
- AIR BAGS 26
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 21V782000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V246000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 14V266000 · 2014 · SEAT BELTS If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing t
- NHTSA 14V118000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 295 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (53), engine (45), electronic stability control (esc) (43), power train (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.