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1GNKVHKD2HJ••••••2017 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
354on the model
96builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Exterior Lighting 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2025
While driving my entire dashboard goes dark and once I shut my car off it did not start again. Brought it to the mechanic who is rated as 5 stars, to have no codes come up. He has been looking for the answer for over 5 months now. Car will start for a short time then do the same…
Air BagsAug 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Power TrainNov 2019
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH, with the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was…
Exterior LightingJul 2017
Moisture is visible in both front head lamps after rain or dew from overnight. Bergey's chevrolet (colmar, pa) saw pictures and advised there is a service bulletin from chevrolet that they are aware of the issue and to only replace them if they are filled with water. Otherwise…
Air BagsJul 2023
I am extremely uncomfortable continuing to drive my vehicle knowing there is a recall on the airbag that may cause extreme harm to passengers and there is no solution. I cannot drive my vehicle knowing the safety features that I assumed are in place are lacking. I am…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNKVHKD2HJ135180 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.