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2022 Chevrolet Traverse: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.

Owners filed 92 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 64% of 2022 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (42%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

92

Reports to NHTSA, 2022

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

20.5

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 64% of 2022 SUVs

The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (42% of 92 reports), followed by unknown or other (21%).

Power Train42% · 39 reports
Unknown Or Other21% · 19 reports
Engine12% · 11 reports
Electrical System9% · 8 reports
Service Brakes5% · 5 reports
Exterior Lighting3% · 3 reports
Seat Belts2% · 2 reports
Steering2% · 2 reports

+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 92 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11749046, ODI 11509971, ODI 11740986, ODI 11736038, ODI 11733778.

Recalls(1)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air Bags · 22V210000Details +

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD NHTSA source

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2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD3.6L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive182721
Traverse AWD3.6L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive172520

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2022 Chevrolet Traverse: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners filed 92 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse — more complaints than 64% of comparable 2022 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (42% of complaints) and unknown or other (21%).

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse between 20 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.