2020 Chevrolet Traverse Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,260miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,260 miles. 2 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.
“Got in a 50 MPH accident front passenger. None of the airbags deployed. This is a brand new car with only 6200 miles. Has airbags everywhere. The highway patrol and myself cannot believe this.”
NHTSA complaint #11398735, filed 2021-03, 6,200 miles“I was in a collision at 60 mph and flipped through the air without hitting the roof and landed on my wheels. I had a car doing 80 lost control as he was passing me sideways and into my lane. The front on the car was completely unrecognizable z no side impact or sudden stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11512868, filed 2023-03“I reached between the driver seat and center console to retrieve my keys. When I pulled my hand back up something on the seat sliced my hand open and I needed 5 stitches. After looking closely at both the front seats (driver and passenger) there is a very sharp piece between the seat and console on both seats. Chevrolet corporate was contacted and they said to take it to a dealer so it doesn’t happen again. My vehicle is scheduled to be inspected by a dealer on 12/08/21. 1. Sharp piece on seat and yes it’s available for inspection 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11441817, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 11006317Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog.
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
70 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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