Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 668 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V266000 Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V375000 SECOND ROW SAFETY BELT INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 331 complaints
- Engine 178 complaints
- Power Train 66 complaints
- Electrical System 60 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 57 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 42 complaints
Of the 668 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 668 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has a notably low reliability rating due to significant issues highlighted in 669 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns, particularly related to the steering and engine. Complaints about these components are particularly frequent, indicating potential reliability concerns. However, limited recall data suggests further analysis may be needed to confirm long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.