2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 95 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, or 20.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.48, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #42 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 56% lower; against other Midsize SUVs it is 62% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-01-30 and 2026-08-09. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
95Complaints
20.3Complaints per year on the road
0.48Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
3.2%Share involving a crash or fire
39Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 15.5 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 23.4 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 20 complaints, 73% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (38.9% of complaints), followed by Engine (18.9%) and Interior & equipment (18.9%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 3.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Transmission / powertrain reports, owners most often mention “shift park”, “park error”, “message”, “gear” and “shifter”. 3 reports (3.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 34 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (48% of incidents). In the last 12 months 39 new complaints were filed, versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 3% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.48
vs. other Chevrolet models0.44
vs. other 2022 models0.52
vs. other Midsize SUVs0.38
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (20)0.27
After turning the car on, engaging reverse, and then retuning back to park (driver stepped out of vehicle once in park) the vehicle reversed 60 feet on its on through a parking lot with 2 children inside of the car (disengaged from park on its own while…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-08 · ODI 11749046 · Crash
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact that while driving at approximately 59 MPH, and cruise control possibly activated, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally stiff, the vehicle did not slow down as intended and there was no…
Brakes · 2024-06-12 · ODI 11593938 · Crash
electrical, drivetrain, powertrain. While driving the vehicle a message popped up on the speedometer saying service battery chargeing system and battery saver mode.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755713
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid pump had become inoperable, and the windshield washer fluid failed to spray onto the front windshield and the rear windshield.
Body & structure · 2026-07-22 · ODI 11752007
Shifting into gears, there is a delay shifting into the next gear, there is bucking like its going to stall, it happens in traffic. I am worried it will stall and I will be in an accident.
Engine · 2026-07-11 · ODI 11749785
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN Campaign 22V210000 · 2022-03-31
Summary: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
95 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, or about 20.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 38.9% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 39 new complaints were filed, versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 95 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, or 20.3 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.48, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #42 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 56% lower; against other Midsize SUVs it is 62% lower.