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Chevrolet Traverse: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (80/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 80 · 2021 78 · 2023 75 · 2018 71

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202679/100
Too New

16 complaints · 1 recalls

202375/100
Buy

82 complaints · 2 recalls

202280/100
Buybest year

91 complaints · 1 recalls

202178/100
Buy

85 complaints · 3 recalls

202063/100
Caution

212 complaints · 8 recalls

201965/100
Caution

395 complaints · 3 recalls

201871/100
Buy

451 complaints · 2 recalls

201764/100
Caution

358 complaints · 3 recalls

201664/100
Caution

290 complaints · 5 recalls

201564/100
Caution

312 complaints · 5 recalls

201464/100
Caution

547 complaints · 7 recalls

201364/100
Caution

161 complaints · 4 recalls

201264/100
Caution

354 complaints · 5 recalls

201164/100
Caution

608 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Chevrolet Traverse as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.