Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 361 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V334000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V782000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 263 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
Of the 361 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 361 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$10,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse receives an average reliability rating. While there are 361 owner complaints, the majority (263) concern airbag issues, which are primarily covered by three recall campaigns. Other complaints involve the engine and electrical system but are fewer in number, indicating occasional issues. The limited data outside of airbag concerns restricts a thorough assessment of the vehicle's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
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 and rotor replacements
- Battery checks and replacements
- Transmission fluid replacements
- Tire rotations
- Coolant and fluid checks
- Air cabin filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfires
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake noise or vibration
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.