2014 Chevrolet Traverse Reliability
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has 549 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Traverse model years (2012–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Traverse's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
549
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Chevrolet Traverse complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 259 | 47% |
| Electrical system | 128 | 23% |
| Engine | 118 | 21% |
| Stability control | 117 | 21% |
| Speed control / throttle | 48 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 44 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 36 | 7% |
| Steering | 27 | 5% |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V092000 | Feb 21, 2014 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the… |
| 14V223000 | Apr 30, 2014 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel… |
| 14V266000 | May 20, 2014 | Seat belts | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008,… |
| 14V614000 | Oct 1, 2014 | Electrical system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and… |
| 21V246000 | Apr 8, 2021 | Air bags — critical fasteners | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. |
| 21V782000 | Oct 7, 2021 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 23V334000 | May 10, 2023 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Traverse years
Verdicts compare these Traverse model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 354 | 5 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2013 | 162 | 4 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2014 (this page) | 549 | 7 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2015 | 314 | 5 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2016 | 292 | 5 | Air bags | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse on the used market
- 67 of 580 2014 Chevrolet Traverse listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Chevrolet Traverse
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse has 549 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with nearby Traverse model years (2012–2016), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Traverse's typical year, while the 2013 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse are air bags (259), electrical system (128), engine (118), stability control (117). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, including 14V092000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission) and 14V223000 (electrical system — instrument cluster/panel). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 162 complaints and 4 recalls (solid); the 2015 has 314 complaints and 5 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 549 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Traverse, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.