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2017 Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the air bags (73% of complaints, typically around 38,000 miles). It is 7th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Air bags
263 complaints · 73%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
None seat belts snap closed takes numerous insertions to get selt belt to safely shut. Air bag light keeps come on. Car is a 2017 shouldnt be having problmes already
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was…
Engine
25 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles.
This has happened 3 times while driving down the interstate at 70mph. While driving all of a sudden my dash starts flashing traction control off & then flashes service stabilitytrac & my engine loses power and starts jerking kind of like your are running out of gas. This lasts until you stop and turn off the car for…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 25-30 MPH on its own. In addition, the check engine, stability, and traction control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pride Chevrolet (715 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the…
Electrical
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 25-30 MPH on its own. In addition, the check engine, stability, and traction control indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pride Chevrolet (715 lynnway, lynn, ma 01905, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the…
Thia vehicle regularly stalls or will not start due to frequency congestion with the ignition. I have started the vehicle several times and started to back up and the vehicle has stalled. This could be dangerous for obvious reasons. The dealer: bennett Chevrolet in egg harbor township was notified me and stated there…
Transmission
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
Driving on hwy with cruise control set to 72. I think I went to up cruise control to 75 when car sped up to almost 90mph despite me turning off cruise control and standing on brake. After of couple minutes the car slowed down. But I had no control over my vehicle's braking o the acceleration for at least 2 minutes.
My Traverse lt stutters at 20-40 MPH range..shifting of rpms varies..whole truck "shutters" at these speeds. Mechanic cannot find any codes to find out cause. Its getting worse.
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
I was driving down the road when suddenly I could not turn my wheel and then the car completely shutoff while in motion. I was on a city street.going straight. I was able to put on my hazards and then restarted the car. The dealership ran diagnostic tests and test drove it and could not replicate the problem and found…
Noticed a loud noise coming from the engine area when I accelerated and turned the steering wheel. This happened in the city and on the highway. I took it to two mechanics who both diagnosed it with a leak in the power steering pump. They said there is a hole. This car is less than two years old and this is not…
Brakes
12 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
Driving on hwy with cruise control set to 72. I think I went to up cruise control to 75 when car sped up to almost 90mph despite me turning off cruise control and standing on brake. After of couple minutes the car slowed down. But I had no control over my vehicle's braking o the acceleration for at least 2 minutes.
Brakes did not engage while pressing causing an accident. Attempting to stop vehicle kept going while brakes pressed, vehicle did not stop until making an impact with a metal beam. Also air bags did not employ.
Steering
11 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
I was driving down the road when suddenly I could not turn my wheel and then the car completely shutoff while in motion. I was on a city street.going straight. I was able to put on my hazards and then restarted the car. The dealership ran diagnostic tests and test drove it and could not replicate the problem and found…
Noticed a loud noise coming from the engine area when I accelerated and turned the steering wheel. This happened in the city and on the highway. I took it to two mechanics who both diagnosed it with a leak in the power steering pump. They said there is a hole. This car is less than two years old and this is not…
Seat belts
11 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear/other, front.
The contact rented a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the rear driver side seat belt failed to lock. The contact called the rental location; however, they failed to respond. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
None seat belts snap closed takes numerous insertions to get selt belt to safely shut. Air bag light keeps come on. Car is a 2017 shouldnt be having problmes already
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Gm began mailing final owner letters february 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through december 2025. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n232404980.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014-2017 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 10, 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 n212349040.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2008-2017 buick enclave and 2013-2017 chevrolet traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (263 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); electrical (22 complaints, typically around 38,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
- It is 7th of 19 Traverse model years by number of complaints, with 361 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.