- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2021 for the critical fasteners.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Traverse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Chevrolet Traverse recalls 2
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 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- The risk
- Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Chevrolet Traverse: every year compared
All Traverse years2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 857 | 11 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 855 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 816 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | 735 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 468 | 17 | D | Compare |
| 2018 GMC Acadia | 399 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander | 277 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Kia Sorento | 255 | 3 | 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: critical fasteners (April 2021); automatic transmission (October 2020). 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 2018 Chevrolet Traverse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 2018 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