- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2023 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Traverse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 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 N212349040.
- The problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- The risk
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
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Chevrolet Traverse: every year compared
All Traverse years2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 1,717 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 1,389 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Hyundai Santa FE | 976 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 921 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Kia Sorento | 812 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 GMC Acadia | 707 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 364 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Toyota Highlander | 272 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse: inflator module (May 2023); frontal (October 2021); critical fasteners (April 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Traverse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data