2013 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,792 | 1,667 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 61,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 53 |
| Structure | 56 | 2 |
| Engine | 13 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 43 |
| Power Train | 9 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 19 |
| Steering | 5 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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.