Model year 2017 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Chevrolet Traverse: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse at 17–18 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 361 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

17–18

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 23V334000 Reported May 10, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232404980)
Units affected
995,085 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V782000 Reported Oct 7, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212349040)
Components
Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module; Air bags: Frontal
Units affected
555 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 21V246000 Reported Apr 8, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N202321200)
Units affected
108 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Traverse AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular15/22/17 mpg$3,950518
Traverse FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular15/22/18 mpg$3,700507

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%Optional
2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse owner complaints

Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, most recently on Aug 29, 2026. 13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 11 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Chevrolet Traverse complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags262
Engine25
Electrical system20
Power train18
Unknown or other18
Service brakes12
Steering11
Vehicle speed control10
Fuel/propulsion system9
Seat belts9

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Traverse model years

Chevrolet Traverse by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Traverse21–22 mpg01—
2026 Traverse21–22 mpg1265/5
2025 Traverse21–23 mpg01855/5
2024 Traverse20–23 mpg01435/5
2023 Traverse20–21 mpg2945/5
2022 Traverse20–21 mpg11015/5
2021 Traverse20–21 mpg3925/5
2020 Traverse20–21 mpg82345/5
2019 Traverse20–22 mpg34125/5
2018 Traverse20–22 mpg24645/5
2016 Traverse17–18 mpg52925/5
2015 Traverse19 mpg53135/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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