YearToAvoid

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, about 2% of that year's 669 total complaints. There is one reported fire, no crashes, and no related recalls tied to this component for this model year.

Fuel System complaints
15
2% of 669
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
66,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel gauge reads inaccurately, sometimes staying stuck at half full regardless of actual tank level.
  • Fuel level display fluctuates rapidly, showing a range of miles remaining that jumps up and down within minutes.
  • Owners report the vehicle stalling or failing to crank while pumping gas.
  • Some owners describe the accelerator pedal sticking or the engine continuing to rev after releasing the pedal.
  • One reported incident involved a fire, though details in the complaint are limited.

When 2010 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2012, latest Feb 18, 2022.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2012Feb 2014Sep 2015Dec 2016May 2017Feb 2019Mar 2021
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Feb 2022; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Traverse model year

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

  1. 201015 (2%)
  2. 201126 (4%)
  3. 201216 (5%)
  4. 201318 (11%)
  5. 201424 (4%)
  6. 201512 (4%)
  7. 20169 (3%)
  8. 20179 (2%)
  9. 201837 (8%)
  10. 201926 (6%)
  11. 202019 (8%)
  12. 20213 (3%)
  13. 20223 (3%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20245 (4%)
  16. 20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Traverse, making up about 2% of the 669 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the fuel system for the 2010 Traverse.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2010 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2010 Traverse is 66,000 miles.
Did any 2010 Traverse fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?
NHTSA data shows one reported fire and zero crashes among the 15 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Traverse.
What fuel system symptoms do 2010 Traverse owners report most?
Owners most often describe an inaccurate or fluctuating fuel gauge and, in some cases, stalling while pumping gas.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.