2021 Chevrolet Traverse Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 92 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The EPA rates it 20 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 92
- Crashes / fires reported
- 4 / 1
- EPA combined
- 20–21 MPG
2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Air BagsMar 31, 2022 · NHTSA 22V210000+
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.
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.
Power TrainOct 18, 2021 · NHTSA 21V817000+
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.
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.
Air BagsJun 24, 2021 · NHTSA 21V472000+
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Electrical System22
- Unknown or Other19
- Power Train16
- Engine11
- Service Brakes9
- Engine and Engine Cooling7
- Steering4
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
2021 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 9-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Traverse AWD | 3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 9-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,200 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, most recently for the air bags (Mar 31, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2021 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (22), unknown or other (19), power train (16).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse at 20 to 21 MPG combined (best version: 18 city / 27 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.