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2021 Chevrolet Traverse recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recent was reported on March 31, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TRAVERSE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V210000March 31, 2022Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain
21V817000October 18, 2021Power Train › Automatic Transmission
21V472000June 24, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Frontal Impact

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V210000Manufacturer no. N212352140

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2022
Owner notification
April 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
89 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRAVERSE

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V210000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V817000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2021
Owner notification
November 29, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
639 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRAVERSE

Defect summary

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V817000, filed by Braun Corporation. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V472000Manufacturer no. N212340220

Air Bags › Sensor › Frontal Impact

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2021
Owner notification
July 29, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TRAVERSE

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V472000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 31, 2022.