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Chevrolet Traverse 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

235Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints 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.

Engine98 complaints

98 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train40 complaints

40 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V668000, 21V817000.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V639000.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V446000, 22V210000.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V643000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V684000, 21V115000.

Recall Campaigns

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

19V643000Reported September 6, 2019 - 3,420 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,420 vehicles across all affected models.

20V446000Reported July 30, 2020 - 769 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 769 vehicles across all affected models.

20V639000Reported October 15, 2020 - 2,781 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,781 vehicles across all affected models.

20V668000Reported October 29, 2020 - 194,105 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 194,105 vehicles across all affected models.

20V684000Reported November 5, 2020 - 7,516 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 7,516 vehicles across all affected models.

21V115000Reported February 25, 2021 - 33,838 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 33,838 vehicles across all affected models.

21V817000Reported October 18, 2021 - 639 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 639 vehicles across all affected models.

22V210000Reported March 31, 2022 - 89 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 89 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

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

202011
202114
202210
202335
202448
202561
202656
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.