2021 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 109
- 109 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 21 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 12 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,944
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-199
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2019-2023
-130
median 240 complaints in 444 records
Top component share
19%
Electrical System: 21 complaints
What owners report fails — 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18
- POWER TRAIN 13
- ENGINE 10
- SERVICE BRAKES 9
3 recalls on record for the 2021 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 21V472000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
- 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
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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 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 109 consumer complaints on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (21 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2021 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (21), unknown or other (18), power train (13), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2021 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.