2020 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 282
- 265 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 65 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,894
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-26
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2018-2022
+18
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
23%
Engine: 65 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
- ENGINE 65
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 46
- POWER TRAIN 35
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15
8 recalls on record for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 22V210000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- NHTSA 21V115000 · 2021 · TIRES Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could
- NHTSA 21V817000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the pr
- NHTSA 20V446000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 20V684000 · 2020 · TIRES Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt ed
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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 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 282 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (65 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (65), unknown or other (46), power train (35), electrical system (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 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.