This page covers 4 recalls, 547 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Airbag complaints dominate the 2014 Traverse owner reports by a wide margin, and the pattern splits into two distinct issues. A large share of owners describe the airbag warning light staying on persistently, often returning after sensor replacements or other repair attempts. A separate group reports that airbags failed to deploy in collisions where owners expected them to activate. On the engine side, owners frequently describe the "Engine Power Reduced" message appearing while driving, sometimes accompanied by the vehicle going into limp mode and losing power on the highway. Some owners report the condition clears after the car sits for a short time, only to recur. Electrical complaints are smaller in volume but often overlap with the engine power reduction issue, with owners describing ECM-related fault codes that return even after component replacement and wiring inspections.
547
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The side curtain airbags have a separate concern: the fasteners securing them may not hold properly, meaning the curtains can fail to deploy correctly in a crash. On the electrical side, a software issue in the engine control module can cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately, leaving the driver unaware the tank is nearly empty and the engine at risk of stalling unexpectedly.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control module software may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module software to correct the fuel gauge reading.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
