2013 Chevrolet Traverse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 17%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I turn my truck on to go to work come out of work truck is completely dead then when I try a few times to start service air bag pops up and service charging system as well I have pictures and need Chevrolet to fix these issues cause I have to buy batteries every 3 months it's costing to much money”
NHTSA complaint #11375476, filed 2020-11, 139,000 miles“We noticed an alert on our dash display saying service side detection system and we asked a mechanic he said the blind spot warning and side airbags are not functioning because of this alert and we just only bought this car less than 5 months ago and stuff like this is failing”
NHTSA complaint #11415589, filed 2021-05, 95,000 miles“My check air bag light has gone on intermittently while driving for over a year. It is now permanently illuminated, and has been for the past 4-5 months. My vehicle is not covered by the recall on this issue. I am nervous that the airbag will not work if I am in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11194068, filed 2019-04, 85,000 miles“Passenger airbag is enabled when a minor weight (such as a small backpack, or laptop) is placed in the passenger seat. I first reported this when the vehicle was under warranty and the dealer refused to address it, saying that there is no weigh under which the airbag should be deactivated. I believe that this is not the case, and that a light weight activating the airbag is a significant safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11003477, filed 2017-07, 21,000 miles“My window on the front passenger side and the rear back will not work when operated from driver window panel. I also have a warning on my dashboard that reads service air bag. I was pulling out of my garage on day in the summer when I noticed it and it hasn't went away since.”
NHTSA complaint #11163159, filed 2018-12, 89,150 milesRelated recalls
- 21V782000Oct 7, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2013–2017, Buick Enclave 2008–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017, GMC Acadia 2011–2016
- 14V118000Mar 17, 2014General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2013, Buick Enclave 2008–2013, GMC Acadia 2008–2013 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 263 | 73% |
| 2016 | 163 | 56% |
| 2015 | 163 | 52% |
| 2014 | 258 | 47% |
| 2013 | 27 | 17% |
| 2012 | 48 | 14% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 30 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
53 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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