How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 30 airbag complaints for the 2010 Traverse, which is 4% of the 669 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there airbag recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes. Recall 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached, and recall 14V118000 covers increased resistance in wiring that can affect airbag deployment.

Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 8 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Traverse.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Traverse is 72,499.5 miles.

Is the 2010 Traverse worse for airbag complaints than other years?

The 2010 model's airbag complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, a smaller share than later years like 2014 through 2017, which range from 47% to 73%.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 30 airbag complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of its 669 total complaints, including 9 crashes and 8 injuries. Two airbag-related recalls apply, covering side curtain airbag attachment and wiring harness resistance issues. Median mileage at failure was 72,499.5 miles.

Airbags complaints: 30; 4% of 669
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 72,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end and side-impact crashes that caused injury.
Some owners describe side curtain airbags deploying unexpectedly while driving at highway speed or sitting idle at a stop, with no collision involved.
Several report the airbag warning light illuminating and being told by dealers or OnStar that airbags might not deploy in a crash.
In one case seat belts locked or seized at the same time the side curtain airbags deployed without impact, causing bruising.
One owner reported only the driver and passenger dash airbags deploying after hitting a deer, while other airbags stayed inactive.

When 2010 Chevrolet Traverse airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Jan 14, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jan 2026; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA 14V118000Mar 17, 2014Airbags1,176,407 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

Airbags complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201030 (4%)
201143 (7%)
201248 (14%)
201327 (17%)
2014258 (47%)
2015162 (52%)
2016163 (56%)
2017263 (73%)
20185 (1%)
20199 (2%)
20206 (3%)
20213 (3%)
20222 (2%)
20232 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 30 airbag complaints for the 2010 Traverse, which is 4% of the 669 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there airbag recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?: Yes. Recall 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached, and recall 14V118000 covers increased resistance in wiring that can affect airbag deployment.
Did the airbag problems cause injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 9 crashes and 8 injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2010 Traverse.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 Traverse is 72,499.5 miles.
Is the 2010 Traverse worse for airbag complaints than other years?: The 2010 model's airbag complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, a smaller share than later years like 2014 through 2017, which range from 47% to 73%.