How common are airbag complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 258 airbag complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 47% of the 547 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse airbags?

Yes, three airbag-related recalls apply: campaign 23V334000 and 21V782000 both cover a driver's airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag issues on the 2014 Traverse is 66,000 miles.

Have airbag problems on the 2014 Traverse led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 5 crashes and 12 injuries, with 0 fires reported.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 258 airbag complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 47% of all 547 complaints filed for the year. Owners report non-deployment in crashes and persistent airbag warning lights, with a median failure mileage of 66,000 miles. Three related airbag recalls have been issued.

Airbags complaints: 258; 47% of 547
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-high speed crashes, including side and front impacts at 45-65 mph.
The airbag service warning light illuminates intermittently or stays on, sometimes without any diagnosed fault found by dealers.
Owners report airbag control module or wiring fault codes such as b0015 and b0022 triggering the warning light.
Some owners had a driver's side airbag replaced after diagnostic checks confirmed it was faulty.
Side curtain airbag issues were reported, consistent with a recall covering improperly attached curtain airbags.

When 2014 Chevrolet Traverse airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2014, latest May 1, 2026.

258 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2023 Q4 (39).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

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.

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 common are airbag complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA lists 258 airbag complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 47% of the 547 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse airbags?: Yes, three airbag-related recalls apply: campaign 23V334000 and 21V782000 both cover a driver's airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag issues on the 2014 Traverse is 66,000 miles.
Have airbag problems on the 2014 Traverse led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 5 crashes and 12 injuries, with 0 fires reported.