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2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seats Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 354 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving at about 50mph the check traction control lights came on the check stabilitrack came on then it said traction control on then off my vehicle lost power and I couldnt steer. Luckily no cars were coming on the dark winding road I was on as I was stuck no lights or anything.”

NHTSA complaint #11291529, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles

“After replacing every code thrown at me on my 2012 Traverse, it continues to sit in my driveway un-working. Last time I had it repaired , while driving home from the mechanic, the check engine light came on, the vehicle started losing power with lights visibly dimming. I pulled off the freeway and pulled over and checked the battery cables. It was working fine. I get back in the vehicle to drive the rest of the way home and the traction control started toggling on and off and a check air back message came up. Just then I started feeling like I was being shocked by my driver seat!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #11399114, filed 2021-03, 130,000 miles

“I purchased a 2012 Traverse it has known issues and the dealer and the company's headquarters stated they are known issues but there are not any recalls and would not replace or give any discount in fixing the defects. The Traverse driver's seat bracket and side seat cover have been replaced three times, the air condition wiring harness is located in a place the rubs against the chassis and the frame that cause a hole to rub in the line. The front will not remain in alignment. Vehicles are very noisy, we have to talk loud or turn the radio up to hear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955136, filed 2017-02, 59,102 miles

“Service air bag light is intermittent as an icon also in text of drivers display. I have only owned this car for four months and have had it to a GM service dealer twice. First trip costed $254.15 for an impact sensor and diagnosis. Two days later lights one again this time tensioner kit was replaced. It's been about four weeks and the lights are back on again. It happens anytime, driving or being started, no rough terrain just cruising and lights will come on.”

NHTSA complaint #11185438, filed 2019-03, 94,000 miles

“Front seat ......back support stuck in 1 position and does not adjust, causing back pain while driving. I don't drive the car unless totally necessary. Car dealership has fixed this problem several times but only a temporary fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10745504, filed 2015-08, 3,000 miles

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202486%
202322%
202211%
202042%
201910%
201710%
201621%
201552%
201410%
201311%
201282%
201151%
201061%
200920%

Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine
115 complaints
Electronic stability control
84 complaints
Steering
62 complaints
Air bags
48 complaints
Electrical system
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Vehicle speed control
37 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology