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2022 Chevrolet Traverse

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
95
+3 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 31, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 95 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 661 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V210000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Mar 31, 2022
89 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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.
General Motors, LLCManufacturer number N212352140View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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BrakesElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 9, 2026

electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode. the is the second time that those messages have come up in the four years of ownership with the first time being in 2024. The second issue we have had with this vehicle was injectors going bad and causing a bad misfire making driveability rough. We have gone through three O2 sensors in the past 4 years. we have replaced the alternator and are fixing to replace it again. the driverside axle seal leaked. transmission slips bad. there is a current random misfire. Back in may of 2025 we were driving to Florida from missouri and had to slam on the brakes and when we released the brake the car refused to move and when i pressed the gas harder there was a loud bang like we had been hit but it was like the brakes had locked up completely. It shudders bad when starting. Two months ago the steering locked up while driving. Vehicle has been inspected several times by the dealer we bought it from but driving this vehicle is becoming my families worst nightmare.

NHTSA ID
11755713
Incident
Aug 9, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 5, 2026

I am receiving a shift to park warning message when vehicle is in park and is turned off.

NHTSA ID
11754922
Incident
Jun 2, 2026
Visibility
Filed Jul 22, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid pump had become inoperable, and the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the front windshield and the rear windshield. During the failure the windshields could not be properly cleaned while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the washer fluid pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

NHTSA ID
11752007
Incident
Jul 1, 2026
Mileage
56,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 11, 2026

Shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. I am worried it will stall and I will be in an accident.

NHTSA ID
11749785
Incident
Jul 11, 2026
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 8, 2026
Crash reported

After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while vehicle was running). The vehicle was ultimately stopped by a tree with damage to the tailgate and rear. The gear shift selector remained in park for the entire incident. A claim was filed with GM and the Traverse was initially labeled as a “intermittent failure” in my May 2026 claim interview. Post GM inspection, the vehicle is now deemed “operational” (no repairs from GM) and being returned to my family as of July 2026.

NHTSA ID
11749046
Incident
May 22, 2026
Filed Jun 3, 2026

Car is having a shift to park error message. I am unable to leave the car in parked position without restarting the vechicle several times and moving shifter to Park, Nuetral and Reverse Several times. There shows no recalls on my car. However this has to be a saftey issue covered under warranty. I transport my children in this car and dont want any incidents with the car rolling away hurting us or others. I need help resolving this issue.

NHTSA ID
11741843
Incident
Jun 3, 2026
Seat belts
Filed May 30, 2026

My front seat belt will not buckle at times, has happened multiple times. When I stop and go to park it will say shift to park

NHTSA ID
11740987
Incident
May 30, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 30, 2026

My transmission started acting up at 77,000 miles. Was struggling to accelerate. Brought in to chevy twice for it, could never locate issue. They located it after my warranty expired. No warning lights would come on.

NHTSA ID
11740986
Incident
May 10, 2023

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

N262558690-01

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.

PIT5099J

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

N262558690

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.

PIT5966F

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

PIT6519

This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.

PIC6551B

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Traverse by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026201052.4
20251710043.2
20241290043.1
2023852056.4
2022Viewing951051.0
2021863057.6
20202178060.4
20194003056.2
20184542052.6
20173603052.5
20162915050.5
20153135051.7
20145477255.2
20131614255.4
20123545255.1
20116085254.3
20106685255.0
20094488358.4
2008000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.