2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 GMC Acadia
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 | 2015 Chevrolet Traverse | 2015 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 312 | 242 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,391 | 1,403 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,150 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 162 | 108 |
| Steering | 27 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 27 |
| Engine | 37 | 17 |
| Power Train | 22 | 17 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 22 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 6 |
| Stalling | 8 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse
2015 GMC Acadia
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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.