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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
85 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION #21V817000 Reported 18/10/2021

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT #21V472000 Reported 24/06/2021

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN #22V210000 Reported 31/03/2022

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 85 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
POWER TRAIN 12
ENGINE 6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6
SERVICE BRAKES 6
STEERING 4
AIR BAGS 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Chevrolet recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Chevrolet. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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