2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls, newest first
Mar 31, 2022Air Bags, Side/windowGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 to 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 22V210000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 18, 2021Power Train, Automatic TransmissionBraun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 21V817000 · Braun Corporation
Jun 24, 2021Air Bags, SensorGeneral 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 21V472000 · General Motors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.