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Chevrolet Traverse 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

162Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags27 complaints

27 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V118000, 21V246000, 21V782000.

Vehicle Speed Control19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V266000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V118000Reported March 17, 2014 - 1,176,407 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,176,407 vehicles across all affected models.

14V266000Reported May 20, 2014 - 1,339,355 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,339,355 vehicles across all affected models.

21V246000Reported April 8, 2021 - 108 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 108 vehicles across all affected models.

21V782000Reported October 7, 2021 - 555 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 555 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20133
201414
201513
20166
201719
201817
201935
202023
202113
20226
20236
20243
20252
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.