2022 Chevrolet Traverse Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Traverse years
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse ranks 14th of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 13 and just 98 complaints — making it one of the better years. It carries 1 recall (airbag harness) and no do-not-drive orders.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
Top 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain43 (44%)
- Other29 (30%)
- Electrical System21 (21%)
- Engine18 (18%)
- Brakes9 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (4%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
- Steering2 (2%)
What owners report
- Some drivers reported the vehicle shifting itself out of park and rolling backward or reversing on its own after the driver stepped out.
- Owners described stiff or unresponsive brake pedals that failed to slow the vehicle, in one case leading to a side-swipe collision at highway speed.
- Front brakes were reported to make intermittent grinding noises, sometimes paired with false forward-collision alerts and phantom braking attempts that did not actually slow the car.
- One owner reported the airbag and restraint system warning lights turning on intermittently, with a dealer suggesting a seat wire harness was pulled too tight.
- A driver reported the engine stalling and losing power at 40 MPH with no warning lights, later showing a message to shift to neutral.
- One complaint described airbags failing to deploy during a four-car crash despite being hit twice.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V210000Mar 31, 2022Airbags89 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Risk: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 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 N212352140.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 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.
2022 compared with other Traverse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Traverse has a complaint index of 13, ranking 14th out of 16 model years, which is a relatively strong result for this model.
- What problems does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Traverse are led by transmission and powertrain issues (43 complaints, 44% of the total), followed by electrical system problems (21 complaints, 21%) and engine issues (18 complaints, 18%). Median mileage at failure for transmission complaints was 47,000.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 22V210000) covers a harness connector issue with the roof rail airbags on 2020-2022 Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
- No. Compared with other Traverse model years, 2022 ranks near the best, with a complaint index of 13 versus much higher indexes like 87 for 2010, 93 for 2011, and 100 for 2025.