The Lemon Index2022 Chevrolet Traverse.
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is better than average by owner complaints: 71 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 20 to 21 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Traverse year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 99 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Traverse year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 22K to 80K miles on the car (15 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2022
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 669 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary information communicates to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill to…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
When slowing down there is a grinding sound. Everytime i take it to the dealership they say they don't see anything.
2022 Chevrolet Traverse owner · NHTSA complaint 11625017
More owner reports
Car will shift into park and dash will say park but it keeps saying shift to park and car will not turn off.
NHTSA complaint 11672877
I have a shift to park issue and GM wants $800 to repair the problem.
NHTSA complaint 11693787
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Traverse year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (41%), electrical (17%) and engine (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 41% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Traverse year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2021 and 2017.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works