2022 Chevrolet Traverse Safety Report
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 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 | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (83) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2023 | Compare against the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse with 66 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2019 | Check the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Traverse | 66 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 77 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 115 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 198 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse | 143 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 366 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2022 Chevrolet Traverse Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 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.
Power Train
20 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chevrolet onlyUnknown Or Other
17 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chevrolet onlyEngine
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train,Electrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyElectrical System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Chevrolet onlyPower Train,Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
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Reliability Score
The 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Supply Control Module Failure A reported issue where the fuel supply control module can cause the engine to stall during acceleration. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Low Oil Warning Light A low oil warning light illuminated during highway driving, potentially indicating a serious issue. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Front Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction The front passenger side seat belt does not always buckle, posing a safety risk. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Shudder And Shudder During Acceleration The vehicle experiences shuddering during acceleration, especially between 20-40 mph, and the transmission shutter has been replaced. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse:
Transmission issues are a common problem, with 23% of reported issues.
Airbag issues are a common problem, with 17% of reported issues.
Seat belt malfunctions are a less common issue, with 5% of reported issues.
Exhaust pipe issues are a less common issue, with 5% of reported issues.
Recall Details for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Consequence: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
I am reporting a dangerous failure of the fuel supply control module in my vehicle, which caused the engine to stall and cut off during acceleration while driving in heavy, 45-60 mph traffic. While I was able to have the issue diagnosed and repaired by Newman’s Auto—with an invoice available—I believe this 44,000-mile vehicle experienced a premature failure. Given that this component is currently ...
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the low oil warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The manufa...
Transmission shutter,
My front passenger side seat belt does not buckle sometimes.
Puttering can be heard. Manifold has been replaced already. Reverberation through steering wheel and pedal can be felt when idling. Car has shuddered when driving 40+ in the past but dealership downplayed any possible issues. There is an issue with something in this vehicle whether it's the torque converter or another part up or downstream.
Transmission has failed.
The vehicle started throwing an error stating 'shift to park' after putting the vehicle in park. When attempting to turn the vehicle off it will not allow it, just keeping up the shift to park message on the dash. I am then unable to lock the doors. This could kill my battery as the engine eventually turns off but the lights stay on. Furthermore, leaving the vehicle unlocked and on for some time p...
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FAILS OR MALFUNCTIONS AND THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAR IS STILL ON ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE HAS BEEN DISENGAGED. THE CAR COULD POSSIBLY SHIFT OUT OF GEAR AND MOVE. YES, THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. THE "SHIFT TO PARK" MESSAGE APPEARS
When returning home I had trouble turning off the vehicle. I was getting error to shift to park when it was already in park. Had to cycle multiple times before it registered it was in park. Less than 60k miles but does not appear as a recall and does not appear to be under warranty.
I just purchased the vehicle there was an open recall that was never taken care of. I took it to the dealership and the front exhaust pipe is cracked and leaking which was the original recall
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, an error message stating that the vehicle was not in park was displayed. In addition, the contact stated that the computer did not recognize that the gear shifter had been shifted into park(P). The contact stated that it was a known failure with similar vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, wher...
Both the front AND REAR exhaust pipes are cracked and broken with holes in them where the SINGLE bracket that secures both pipes mounts. There was special coverage issued to repair, but the special coverage only identifies the front pipe. The rear pipe is essentially dangling from the upstream catalytic converter, which also appears to be cracked due to the same underlying issue. If the vehicle do...
On Friday, 12/19/2025, I started by car and noticed that the infotainment display was taking longer than usual to boot up. It cycled through the Chevrolet splash screen 2 times until it ended on the "Update Failed. Returned to dealer." Due to this message on the infotainment display, there is no sound coming out of the speakers which results: *unable to hear turn signals when they are activated...
Vechicle shudders during acceleration. Especially between 20 - 40 mph's. Checy dealership recommended transmission flush. Problem persists after transmission flush. Torque converter replacement suggested.
When I shift my car into park and turn off the engine, an error message appears-"Shift to Park." Although the dashboard displays that the vehicle is in park, the radio and lights remain active & I am unable to turn off my car. To resolve this issue, I must restart the car and cycle through park, reverse, or neutral before attempting to shift back into park again. It often takes multiple attempts ...
Shift to park. Unable to shut off car although car is in park
Front Manifold has cracked twice, bracket to exhaust system has broken twice. A few times when we put it in park the traverse will say it's not in park and we have to wiggle the gear shift.
When shifting my vehicle into Park, the message “Shift to Park” appears even though the gear lever is already in the Park position. The vehicle does not always recognize that it is in Park, which prevents it from fully shutting off and poses a potential rollaway or battery drain risk. Often the radio/bluetooth components remain on. This issue creates a safety concern when parking, especially on in...
Vehicle will frequently state "Shift To Park" on dashboard when shifter is set to Park. Restarting engine and resetting to Park does not help. Horn and interior bells sound upon exiting the vehicle due to Shift To Park error. Safety issue concern, because I'm use to seeing the error message and ignore it, and what would happen if the shifter was not actually in Park. I took to GMC dealership. T...
I have a shift to park issue and GM wants $800 to repair the problem.
Showing 20 of 83 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
Has the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 83 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE involve power train (20 complaints), unknown or other (17 complaints), engine (7 complaints). Other affected components include power train,electrical system, electrical system, power train,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE out of 83 total complaints (2.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE is acceptable with caveats. It has 83 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE are: 1. POWER TRAIN (20 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17 complaints), 3. ENGINE (7 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 20 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Be cautious of transmission and airbag issues, and ensure all recalls are addressed before purchasing. The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has 83 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
The 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 83 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Fuel Supply Control Module Failure and Low Oil Warning Light.
What are the known issues with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE?
Known issues with the 2022 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE include: Fuel Supply Control Module Failure, Low Oil Warning Light, Front Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction, Transmission Shudder and Shudder During Acceleration. These are based on patterns found across 83 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the common transmission issues in the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
Transmission shifting failures and shuddering during acceleration are common issues.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes, there is a recall for airbags and curtain airbags in certain models.
What should I do if I experience transmission issues?
Have the transmission inspected and possibly flushed, and consult with a dealership.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of transmission and airbag issues, and ensure all recalls are addressed before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Chevrolet Traverse
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The data includes 83 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse an overall safety rating of 4 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