NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
This page covers 5 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 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
The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 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.
Recalls 1, 2, and 3 all describe the same underlying defect in the driver's frontal airbag inflator. Rather than failing in a controlled way, the inflator can rupture violently, scattering sharp metal pieces toward the driver and anyone else in the vehicle. This is the highest-priority issue on this vehicle.
The airbag concerns extend further: the side curtain airbags on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to their mounting points. In a crash where the curtains are meant to deploy and cover the side windows, a loosely attached bag may not stay in position or deploy correctly, reducing the protection it provides to occupants seated along the sides of the vehicle.
On the tire side, vehicles built during a narrow window in late 2014 and early 2015 that were fitted with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires may develop cracking in the tread. As the cracks progress, the tire can lose air pressure or fail outright, which raises the risk of losing control, particularly at highway speeds.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 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.
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
Certain Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires on these vehicles may develop cracks in the tread, which can compromise tire safety and performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace affected tires manufactured within a specific date range at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.