2017 Chevrolet Traverse Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 361 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The EPA rates it 17 to 18 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 361
- Crashes / fires reported
- 13 / 2
- EPA combined
- 17–18 MPG
2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air BagsMay 10, 2023 · NHTSA 23V334000+
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.
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 BagsOct 7, 2021 · NHTSA 21V782000+
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.
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 BagsApr 8, 2021 · NHTSA 21V246000+
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.
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. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Air Bags263
- Engine25
- Electrical System22
- Power Train18
- Unknown or Other18
- Service Brakes12
- Seat Belts11
- Steering11
2017 Chevrolet Traverse gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 |
| Traverse AWD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,800 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, most recently for the air bags (May 10, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Owners filed 361 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are air bags (263), engine (25), electrical system (22).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse at 17 to 18 MPG combined (best version: 15 city / 22 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.