2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 668 | 354 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,396 | 1,555 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,958 mi | 85,577 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 331 | 62 |
| Engine | 178 | 115 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 57 | 84 |
| Power Train | 66 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 48 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 57 |
| Steering problems | 75 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 50 | 39 |
| Stalling | 38 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.