Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.

What should I do if my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is recalled?

Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.

Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is safe?

No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.

Is your car recalled?

Check open U.S. safety recalls for any vehicle by make, model, and year — straight from NHTSA, free and instant.

Recall campaigns found

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has 3 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA as of May 24, 2026. Review each one below for the reported hazard and free remedy, then open the official NHTSA notice to confirm it applies to your vehicle. This matches recalls by year, make, and model — it doesn't confirm whether a specific VIN was already repaired.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

21V817000

Reported October 18, 2021

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT

21V472000

Reported June 24, 2021

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

22V210000

Reported March 31, 2022

Hazard

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.

Affected

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.

View official NHTSA notice →

Source: NHTSA, as of May 24, 2026. Verify at NHTSA

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse as of May 24, 2026. See each hazard, remedy, and official notice above.
What should I do if my 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is recalled?: Contact a franchised dealer for the manufacturer — recall repairs are performed free of charge. Use the official NHTSA notice for the manufacturer's recall number and instructions.
Does "no recalls found" mean the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is safe?: No. It only means no matching NHTSA recall campaigns were found as of May 24, 2026. Recalls can be issued later, and this lookup does not confirm an individual VIN's repair status.