2014 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has a complaint index of 69, ranking 6th worst out of 17 model years, with a Caution verdict. Airbags are the top problem area (258 complaints, 47% share), backed by seven recalls, five of them airbag-related.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 69/100
- #6 of 17 Traverse years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 547
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 15
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
Top 2014 Chevy Traverse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags258 (47%)
- Engine149 (27%)
- Brakes134 (24%)
- Electrical System128 (23%)
- Other46 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (7%)
- Steering27 (5%)
- Fuel System24 (4%)
- Seat Belts18 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate to high-speed collisions, leaving occupants without protection during crashes.
- Side curtain airbags reportedly did not deploy in a side-impact crash near highway speed.
- Vehicle loses power or shuts down unexpectedly at highway speed, causing loss of steering and braking control.
- Engine warning light illuminates and engine stalls at very low mileage, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Engine catches fire while parked shortly after starting, with no recent repair work performed.
- Brake pedal loses cushion and releases air pressure, requiring repeated dealer visits for the same brake booster issue.
2014 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V782000Oct 7, 2021Airbags555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Risk: 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.
- 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.
2014 Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Traverse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Traverse a complaint index of 69, ranking 6th worst among 17 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Traverse years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Airbags are the top problem area, with 258 complaints making up 47% of all reports, including 5 crashes tied to airbag issues at a median mileage of 66,000.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have an airbag recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three separate airbag-related recalls for the 2014 Traverse, covering driver airbag inflator explosion risk and improperly attached side curtain airbags.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Traverse, covering airbags, electrical system, seat belts, and transmission shift cable adjusters.
- How does the 2014 Traverse compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's complaint index of 69 is worse than 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, but better than 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2019, which carry Avoid verdicts.