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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 92
Latest campaign: Mar 31, 2022

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Mar 31, 2022	22V210000 21V472000
Power train	1	Oct 18, 2021	21V817000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 31, 2022Latest campaign


Mar 31, 202222V210000	Air bags: side/window curtain Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V210000 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V210000 · Mar 31, 2022
Oct 18, 202121V817000	Power train: automatic transmission A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V817000 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V817000 · Oct 18, 2021
Jun 24, 202121V472000	Air bags: sensor frontal impact Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V472000 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V472000 · Jun 24, 2021

Mar 31, 202222V210000

Air bags: side/window curtain

Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V210000

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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V210000 · Mar 31, 2022

Oct 18, 202121V817000

Power train: automatic transmission

A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V817000

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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V817000 · Oct 18, 2021

Jun 24, 202121V472000

Air bags: sensor frontal impact

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V472000

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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V472000 · Jun 24, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component92

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

92Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	22	24	0	0
Unknown or other	19	21	0	0
Power train	16	17	0	0
Engine	11	12	1	2
Service brakes	9	10	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	7	8	0	0
Steering	4	4	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	4	2	3
Air bags	3	3	3	4
Vehicle speed control	3	3	1	2
Suspension	2	2	0	0
Carry handle	2	2	0	0
Shell	2	2	0	0
Base	2	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	2	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Tires
“I bought 4 new General Grabber HT tires 255/65 R 18 I have only driven on them for 13,000 miles and the tires shake and have wear on them.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770767
Power train
“When I accelerate at a stoplight the car shuddered and slammed into gear then it shop the rpms up to 8000 and back down i was barely able to make it home and when I arrived at home I tried to park and it would not go…”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770889
Firerelated
“The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the contact's sister-in-law became aware of a burning odor.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769100

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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recent, 22V210000 (reported March 31, 2022), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 92 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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