2015 Chevrolet Traverse Safety Report
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (5) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (309) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 13 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse with 77 complaints and 3 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse before buying across this generation. |
Chevrolet Traverse Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chevrolet Traverse years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 289 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 349 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 427 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 366 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 198 | 8 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 77 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
143 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Chevrolet onlySteering
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
Reliability Score
The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bag Inflator Module Recall General Motors has issued recalls for the frontal driver side air bag inflator module in the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. This can be dangerous and should be addressed immediately. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Light And Fuel Leak Engine light coming on with fuel leak codes can indicate a serious issue. Have your vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Transmission Problems Transmission issues have been reported, including shuddering at low speeds and water intrusion causing wiring problems. Address these issues promptly. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Unintended Deceleration Reports of the vehicle speed unintentionally decelerating to 25 MPH at various speeds have been reported. This is a safety concern and should be checked. |
Low | Common | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse:
Air bag issues are the most common problem reported.
Engine light and fuel leak codes are frequently reported.
Transmission issues are a common complaint.
Electrical system problems have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
The following 5 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Consequence: If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed a...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experi...
My engine light came on. When I get gas the car will not just start there is a fuel leak code and a valve code. Getting looked at next week at the dealer
Transmission issues
The 2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ that I own is presenting with the same problems as many of its body style and year. The water intrusion has caused wiring to corrode in the side detection system & the drivers door wiring harness is presenting with open circuits. The LH side object module is throwing code U0233:00. They tested circuits at RH module. Found water intrusion in module, & corrosion on termi...
For the past 2 months every time I reach 40 mph service stabilitrak comes on and the car starts pulling to the left and having trouble accelerating. I have took it to 3 mechanics and they can't find the problem at all
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the front air bag modules had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the rear air bags could potentially be inoperable and might require to...
Transmission shudders at low speeds on incline
Transmission shudders at low speeds on incline
Every so often, when I brake, just before the car should come to a complete stop, the engine seems to rev and the car will keep moving forward a few feet. Chevy dealership had 3 different service technicians drive the car to try to recreate the problem, but since it is a rare occurrence, they did not experience the issue. Googling the scenario returns many who say it may be a vacuum leak in the ...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced ...
During a routine maintenance appointment with my mechanic, the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard immediately following service. I brought the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis and was informed that the issue is due to a manufacturer-issued recall affecting the airbag system. However, I was also told that no replacement parts are currently available and there is no estimated dat...
I was never informed of this recall! I just happened to check due to a seperate issue that's been happening(the transmission seems to be slipping, which I also read 2015 traverse's have that recall too, just not under my VIN) But it upsets me that I never received notice on this and the recall was in May 2023 and it's now March 2025!! I drive this car DAILY and also have my boyfriend in the passen...
I have contacted several dealers on multiple occasions about getting this repair done and nothing ever happens. They always say the airbag is on back order.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle speed unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. During the failure the message "Traction Off", "Engine Power Reduce" and "Stabili-trac" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the accelerator pedal sensor on several occasions, but the failure had eventually reoccur...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware o...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experi...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact discovered that the front driver side curtain air bag cover panel was loose and unsecured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front driver’s side curtain air bag had partially deployed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been involved in a crash to cause the partial deployment o...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's vehicle to hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's grand-daughter who was occupying the front passenger's seat hit her chin against the dashboard. The contact's grand-daughter sustained a bruise...
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had...
Showing 20 of 309 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
Has the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
The 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 309 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 10 involved crashes. 11 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE involve air bags (143 complaints), steering (17 complaints), engine (12 complaints). Other affected components include unknown or other, power train, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are 10 crash reports associated with the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE out of 309 total complaints (3.2% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are 3 fire reports for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE out of 309 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
11 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 309 complaints, 5 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE are: 1. AIR BAGS (143 complaints), 2. STEERING (17 complaints), 3. ENGINE (12 complaints), 4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN (8 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 143 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Ensure your 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is up to date with all recalls, especially those related to air bags and engine issues. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 309 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 309 owner complaints, 5 recalls, and 13 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air bag inflator module recall and Engine light and fuel leak.
What are the known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Known issues with the 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE include: Air bag inflator module recall, Engine light and fuel leak, Transmission problems, Unintended deceleration. These are based on patterns found across 309 NHTSA complaints. 5 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, there are recalls related to air bag inflator modules. Check if your vehicle is affected.
What should I do if my engine light comes on?
Have your vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic to address potential fuel leak codes and other issues.
What are the most common issues with the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most common issues are air bag problems, engine light and fuel leak codes, and transmission issues.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Ensure your 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is up to date with all recalls, especially those related to air bags and engine issues. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The data includes 309 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 5 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 10 reported crashes, 3 fire incidents, 11 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14