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2012 Chevrolet Traverse: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

5Safety recalls
354Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Chevrolet Traverse owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine115Most reports between 70k and 120k miles
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)84Most reports between 70k and 130k miles
Steering62Most reports between 50k and 100k miles
Electrical System48Most reports between 50k and 130k miles
Air Bags48Most reports between 30k and 110k miles
Power Train46Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Structure: BodyJun 2015 · Campaign 15V415000
  • Seat BeltsMay 2014 · Campaign 14V266000
  • Air Bags: Side/WindowMar 2014 · Campaign 14V118000
  • Visibility: Windshield Wiper/WasherApr 2012 · Campaign 12V151000
  • Air Bags: Critical FastenersApr 2021 · Campaign 21V246000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureEA20002 · opened Aug 2020 · closed Aug 2024
  • Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureRQ19003 · opened May 2019 · closed Aug 2020

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.