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Buying a used 2020 Chevrolet Traverse? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has 8 recalls in this group. They cover transmission leaks, over-cured tires, frame rail cracking, airbag performance or wiring, and fuel-pump blockage that can stall the engine; one transmission campaign names wheelchair vans. This spans several systems rather than a single defect area. The 225 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by ENGINE with 70, UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 51, POWER TRAIN with 39, and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 28.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific transmission, fuel-pump, and frame rail recall completion.
- Confirm tire recall repairs and both airbag campaign records.
- Ask about stalling, transmission leaks, and engine or electrical repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM transmission bolts missing, leak and fire risk | Power Train | critical |
| GM Vehicles Recalled for Over-Cured Tire Failure Risk | Tires | critical |
| Chevy Traverse wheelchair vans: transmission leak risk | Power Train | critical |
| Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse Frame Rail Crack | Structure | high |
| GM SUVs, Trucks: Roof-Rail Air Bag May Underperform | AIR Bags | high |
| GM SUVs' Fuel Pump Blockage Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| GM trucks and SUVs recalled for overcured tires | Tires | high |
| Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse Side Air Bag Wiring | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
225 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 95 | None found |
| Power Train | 39 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 28 | None found |
| Fuel System | 16 | Yes |
| Seat Belts | 9 | None found |
| Brakes | 9 | None found |