2021 Chevrolet Traverse Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Power Train Automatic Transmission

What's wrong:
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Risk:
A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What to do:
Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

NHTSA campaign 21V817000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 18, 2021.

Sensor Frontal Impact

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT

What's wrong:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Risk:
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
What to do:
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

NHTSA campaign 21V472000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 24, 2021.

Side/Window Curtain

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

What's wrong:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk:
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do:
Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

NHTSA campaign 22V210000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 31, 2022.

Owner complaints

92filed with NHTSA · 30 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2025
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Electrical System
22
Power Train
16
Engine
11
Service Brakes
9

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 6 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Chevrolet Traverse years

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Chevrolet Traverse, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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