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2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | 420 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
115 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD?
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse FWD (2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.