The Lemon Index

All cars · Chevrolet Traverse · 2013

2013 Chevrolet Traverse. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index31100 = average car
Complaints36NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold96,467U.S. model year
Per 100K sold37complaints
Year rank#1 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdFWD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 6-spdAWD16 / 23 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 37,500 and 100,500 miles. Median 71,000, from 129 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical88,80061,000–115,20040
Engine89,50062,900–106,20038
Stability control74,50058,500–105,50041
Transmission & drivetrain90,00037,400–107,30021
Airbags80,20036,600–122,00018

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Stability control28%
Electrical25%
Transmission & drivetrain19%
Steering14%
Engine14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
16272505

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 21V782000 Oct 2021 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. 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.

  • 21V246000 Apr 2021 Air Bags / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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.

  • 14V266000 May 2014 Seat Belts

    Defect. General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

    Risk. If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

    Remedy. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-

  • 14V118000 Mar 2014 Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

    Risk. Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedOutboard front seat belt anchor cable failure20202024
ClosedSeat belt anchor cable failure20192020

Manufacturer communications 1670

Chevy filed 1670 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Electrical concerns
  • On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
  • Engine shudder upon stopping

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2009–2017 Chevy Traverse, 9.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical121.3M
Gauges, lights & wiring7976K
Heat, A/C & blend door5687K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors4380K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition4380K
Timing chain & engine3245K
Cooling system4242K
Brakes & ABS2206K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201096113106,744Steering
2011133170107,131Steering
2012626585,606Airbags
2013313696,467Stability control
201496109103,943Stability control
20156171119,945Engine
20166070116,701Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

Updated

Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Get the data