2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 421
- 207 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 160 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,246
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+113
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2013-2017
+131
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
38%
Air Bags: 160 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
- AIR BAGS 160
- ENGINE 37
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27
- STEERING 26
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
5 recalls on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 23V334000 · 2024 · 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 22V246000 · 2023 · 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 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 15V044000 · 2015 · TIRES If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
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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 2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 421 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (160 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (160), engine (37), electrical system (27), steering (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 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.