The vehicle dossier US · 2021
2021 Chevrolet
TRAVERSEProblems & recalls
89 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 29 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 89 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.
54,000 miles is the median among 15 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 33,000–70,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
3 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINCampaign 22V210000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: N212352140
Read campaign 22V210000 at NHTSAPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 21V817000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Read campaign 21V817000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACTCampaign 21V472000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: N212340220
Read campaign 21V472000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
665 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
PIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11037253 at NHTSAPIC6551CThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11036392
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036392 at NHTSAPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035340 at NHTSAPIT5966FThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.NHTSA ID 11034769
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11034769 at NHTSAPIC6423APi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issueNHTSA ID 11032764
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032764 at NHTSAPIC6551BThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11032763
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032763 at NHTSAPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030974 at NHTSAPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030092 at NHTSAPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030091 at NHTSAPIT6425DThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ssNHTSA ID 11029950
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11029950 at NHTSAN25-250552Improvements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your ve…NHTSA ID 11028977
Improvements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle. Do not service your vehicle during installation.
Campaign / software reference: N25-250552
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028977 at NHTSAPIT6425CThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'sNHTSA ID 11027697
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11027697 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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