2015 Chevrolet Traverse Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 162 airbag complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 52% of all complaints filed for this year, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Four related recalls cover driver airbag inflator explosion risk and side curtain airbag attachment defects.
- Airbags complaints
- 162
- 52% of 313
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including rear-end and frontal impacts, leaving occupants without protection.
- Driver and side curtain airbags deploy unexpectedly during normal driving or minor turns with no collision involved.
- The 'service airbag' warning light illuminates intermittently or stays on for extended periods, often tied to the Takata recall or a diagnostic code (b0014) not covered under the vehicle's specific VIN.
- Airbag sensor faults appear alongside unrelated stability control and traction control warnings, sometimes causing hesitation or jerking during acceleration.
- A sudden, uncommanded acceleration event was reported alongside an airbag complaint, resulting in a crash into a tree and parked vehicles.
When 2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 1, 2016, latest Feb 5, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2015 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 22V246000Apr 14, 2022Airbags2,687 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. 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 N222366190.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA lists 162 airbag complaints for the 2015 Traverse, which is 52% of the 313 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
- Yes. Four recalls apply, including 23V334000, 22V246000, and 21V782000 covering a driver airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and 21V246000 covering side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 miles at the time airbag-related failures were reported.
- Were there any injuries linked to airbag complaints?
- NHTSA records 3 injuries and 4 crashes among the airbag complaints for the 2015 Traverse.
- Do airbags fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly?
- Owner complaints describe both patterns: some report airbags failing to deploy in actual collisions, while others describe airbags deploying unexpectedly during normal driving.