2010 Chevrolet Traverse air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 30 complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
1. Stopped at red light in 2010 chevrolet traverse SUV and rear ended by a nissan frontier pick up truck traveling at a high rate of speed. Driver's seat belt on but driver's head thrown against windshield and then driver's body slammed against the back of the driver's seat which was forced back to a reclining position. Airbag did not deploy. 2. Seat belt failed to prevent driver's head from hitting windshield if it is supposed to in this type of collision. Did the seat back act properly in such a collision?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician cleared the code but the failure recurred. Also, the contact indicated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who indicated that the engine may need to be replaced. The technician stated that further diagnosis was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
- Steering 334 complaints
- Engine 185 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 67 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Stability control 57 complaints
- Cruise control 42 complaints
- Seat belts 25 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints