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2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2018 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.

Metric2017 Chevrolet Traverse2018 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA complaints360453
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)9991,106
Investigations00
Crash reports139
Fire reports22
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)17–1820–22
Median reported mileage38,000 mi33,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet TraverseChevrolet Traverse
Air Bags2625
Power Train18190
Electrical System22100
Engine2583
Service Brakes1236
Fuel/propulsion System929
Steering1114
Seat Belts1111

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light150
Vibration / shaking1429
Stalling1027
Check engine light942
Hesitation / surging618
Shifting problems014
Loss of power013
Clunking / rattling011
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 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.