2013 Chevrolet Traverse
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 53 of 162 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 354 in 2012 to 162 in 2013.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | vs. 2013 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–17 / 23–24 | 16–17 / 23–24 | 16–17 / 23–24 | 16–17 / 23–24 | 16–17 / 23–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 468 | 468 | 465–476 | 465–476 | 465–476 | |
| Complaints filed | 608 | 354 | 162 | 547 | 313 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 16 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 11 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
Electrical: 53 of 162 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA rates it 19 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Chevrolet Traverse?
EPA estimates $3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 17 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 465 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 476 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 53 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 48 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 21V782000 · Oct 7, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 21V246000 · Apr 8, 2021
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.
Consequence: 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.
SEAT BELTS · Campaign 14V266000 · May 20, 2014
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.
Consequence: 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 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · Campaign 14V118000 · Mar 17, 2014
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.
Consequence: 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 Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.