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2020 Chevrolet Traversehas more recalls listed.
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
has more recalls listed.
has more complaint records.
Open investigation counts are similar.
fuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Traverse needs more recall homework, Traverse has more complaint activity and Traverse has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 3 | 8 | Traverse has 5 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 86 | 212 | Traverse has 126 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 4 / 0 / 4 / 0 | 11 / 1 / 5 / 0 | Traverse has 9 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 662 | 678 | Traverse has 16 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 22 | 65 | Traverse has 43 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 1 | 0 | Traverse has 1 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 3 | 2 | Traverse has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 1 | 0 | Traverse has 1 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Traverse has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 20 combined MPG | 20 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $3,000 | $3,000 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 2 | 2 | Similar |