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Traverse years to avoid—and the years we refuse to over-rank

This answer is generated only from the published Second generation guide. It names applicable issues, configuration caveats, remedies, exposure eligibility, and the claim receipts behind every year conclusion.

Year-by-year answer

2018
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Applicable issues

  • Power Train:Automatic Transmission safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2018; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2018 authority →
2019
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Applicable issues

  • Air Bags safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 3 reviewed 2019 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2019; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2019 authority →
2020
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Applicable issues

  • Structure:Frame And Members safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2020 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2020; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2020 authority →
2021
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Applicable issues

  • Air Bags:Sensor:Frontal Impact safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2021 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2021; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2021 authority →
2022
Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Applicable issues

  • Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain safety campaign (high; verified remedy) · Inspect: Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Configuration: 2 reviewed 2022 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2022; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Open 2022 authority →

What you trade between adjacent years

Dossier receipts

clm_chevrolet-traverse-2018-recall-recall-20v668000-obs-62892018 Chevrolet TraverseEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_chevrolet-traverse-2019-recall-recall-18v774000-obs-63202019 Chevrolet TraverseEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.”
NHTSArecallJan 2018Open source record
clm_chevrolet-traverse-2020-recall-recall-19v643000-obs-63522020 Chevrolet TraverseEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked. A crack in the frame rail may reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an injury. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192268310.”
NHTSArecallJun 2019Open source record
clm_chevrolet-traverse-2021-recall-recall-21v472000-obs-63882021 Chevrolet TraverseEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
clm_chevrolet-traverse-2022-recall-recall-22v210000-obs-64192022 Chevrolet TraverseEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. 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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record

Publication contract

Evidence: Limited confidence

Release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 · methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Raw complaint totals never choose an avoid year.