2011 Chevrolet Traverse air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 43 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 21 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 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 41,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 21 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving 65 MPH on the highway, the driver fell asleep, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree. The side air bags deployed, but the driver's side and front passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger sustained whiplash. Two child passengers experienced whiplash, bruises, and cuts. Another child passenger was shaken up and experienced low blood pressure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the air bag module had to be replaced however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure and current mileage was 35,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
- Engine 213 complaints
- Steering 165 complaints
- Stability control 103 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Cruise control 58 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints