The best and worst Chevrolet Traverse years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Traverses old enough to judge (2008–2022), the 2008, 2013 and 2021–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2009–2011 and 2014 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2009 Chevrolet Traverse · 48.4 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 76,162 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse · 62.7 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 68,000 miles; then timing chain, guides and tensioners.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse · 56.8 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 82,000 miles; then power steering pump, rack and lines.
2014 Chevrolet Traverse · 52.6 per 10,000 sold (1.9× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 75,000 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
Years with the fewest complaints
2008 Chevrolet Traverse · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
2013 Chevrolet Traverse · 16.8 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 86,000 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Traverse · 7.7 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Battery, alternator and charging, typically around 31,500 miles.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse · 9.9 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Transmission control module and sensors, typically around 39,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Traverse year: 27.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
Among Chevrolet Traverses old enough to judge (2008–2022), the 2010 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 62.7, about 2.3× a typical Chevrolet Traverse year. The 2009, 2011 and 2014 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2008 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Traverses from 2008–2022: 0.0, against 27.4 for a typical year. The 2013 and 2021–2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most-reported problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 68,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Traverse years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.