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2022 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse has a complaint index of 13, the third-lowest among 17 model years, earning a Best verdict. It has 98 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Transmission & Powertrain issues making up 44% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
13/100
#15 of 17 Traverse years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
98
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2022 Chevy Traverse problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain43 (44%)
  2. Other29 (30%)
  3. Electrical System21 (21%)
  4. Engine18 (18%)
  5. Brakes9 (9%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (4%)
  7. Fuel System3 (3%)
  8. Seat Belts3 (3%)
  9. Airbags2 (2%)
  10. Steering2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle rolling or shifting out of park unexpectedly after being parked and shut off, in some cases causing injury or a collision.
  • Some describe the brake pedal feeling abnormally stiff with reduced stopping power, in one case leading to a side-swipe crash at highway speed.
  • Others report front brakes making a random grinding noise, sometimes accompanied by forward collision alert activating without an actual collision risk.
  • Some drivers experienced the engine stalling and losing power at highway speed with no warning lights beforehand.
  • Owners report intermittent Service Restraint System and airbag warning lights, with dealers suggesting a wiring harness issue that could prevent airbag deployment.
  • One owner reported all airbags failing to deploy during a multi-vehicle crash, resulting in injuries.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2022Mar 2023Dec 2023Jun 2024Mar 2025Nov 2025May 2026
98 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (6).

2022 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution56228820.5
2021Best689320.5
2022Best1398120.5
2023Best1989220.5
2024Good38136021

All Chevrolet Traverse years: best and worst →

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 15th-worst (meaning very low) out of 17 model years, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Traverse years.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 22V210000) covering 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.
What is the most common problem area for the 2022 Traverse?
Transmission & Powertrain complaints are the largest category, making up 44% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 47,000 miles.
How does the 2022 Traverse compare to other Traverse years?
With a complaint index of 13, the 2022 model year performs better than most other Traverse years, including 2009-2011, 2014, 2017-2020, 2019, and 2025, which all carry Caution or Avoid verdicts.

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.