2012 Chevrolet Traverse Air Bags Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 38 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 13 records
- warning light · 9 records
- service airbag · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- light illuminated · 8 records
- front passenger · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
2012 chevrolet traverse with about 38,000 miles owned since purchased new. "service air bag" message and warning light are constantly being displayed on the instrument panel whether the vehicle is parked or in motion. The problem started after getting oil change at the dealer. Dealer now wants $100 just to diagnose.
ODI 11300551
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
The srs light indicator on dash board continues to come on/off while driving the vehicle. Sometimes the srs light stays on for a while and then turns off.
ODI 11209076
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
One day just starting my car noticed service airbag light came on and never went off. My vehicle has not been in an accident where any airbags were deployed. I have also noticed mini complaints online about the same problem. I also noticed a recall for my model for airbag issues but dealership says my vin number was not included. My windshield wiper fluid will not disperse as well wiper arm hand was replaced lines…
ODI 11243859
Air Bags
Recently, the service air bag comes on the dash board and flash in the display when i start the engine. It comes on when i'm sitting at the light and while driving. This is random and it haven't done this in the past. I do have a video of me siting at the light and the service air bags pops up.this needs to be handle as soon as possible. As we all know how important it is for airbags.
ODI 11205550
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When i turn my air on and my speed limit hits 25 miles per hr my car shakes at a neighborhood street and it was really scary on the freeway cause i swerved to the right cause it was shaking so bad. Then when i let go of my gas for 5 seconds to stop the shaking it stalls and i have to push the gas pump at least 3 times to make it drive. It also smells like my gas is leaking and it is worse when i turn left or right.…
ODI 11209902
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Service air bag light is intermittent as an icon also in text of drivers display. I have only owned this car for four months and have had it to a gm service dealer twice. First trip costed $254.15 for an impact sensor and diagnosis. Two days later lights one again this time tensioner kit was replaced. It's been about four weeks and the lights are back on again. It happens anytime, driving or being started, no rough…
ODI 11185438
Air Bags
Service air bag is indicated on the driver information center. This happens, stopped, or while in motion. It comes and goes at no set time.
ODI 11127929
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
So basically like everyone else is stating all of the sudden when you are driving the light comes on and says traction control off/service strabila trac and the the check engine light comes on and you have reduced engine power. My mechanic has had me drive straight to him every time this happens because if i turn the car off the computer does not hold the codes. He was getting a reading of the ignition coils being…
ODI 11099827
Air Bags
My airbag light went on and after 2 service call the dealer determine that i would need a new airbag installed.
ODI 11092536
Air Bags
Takata recall went to start my car and the check airbag light went on. I took my car in 3 times and finally the dealer informed me that i needed a new airbag. Since there has been many recalls pertaining to airbags i informed the dealer that it could be a possibility it was part of the recall. The dealer informed me that the year and make of my car was not part of the recall. The cost for the new air bag was over a…
ODI 11080138
Air Bags
I do not know if this is a takata problem because i was informed that takata went bankrupt. On november 1, 2017 i took my suv into george nahas chevrolet dealer due to my problem . I informed them that my airbag light went on and off. I thought it was an electrical problem because i can reach under my seat and move the wires and the light would go off. They charge me $199.90 for a diag and later informed me that it…
ODI 11058249
Air Bags
Bought the car a year and half ago and sevice air bag light was on so dealership fixed probleb because its a safety issue the light came back on 4 months later.
ODI 11105042
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
Have only had this vehicle since late january 2017. Within 2 days of having it, the service stabilitrak, service traction control and reduce engine power alarms came up. There was also gas fumes filling my car. Had service completed, all that was found was a fouled out spark plug. Car has had these same alarms come up maybe a dozen times over the past 6 months. The first time these came up, vehicle was idling. Other…
ODI 11004362
Air Bags
Received side impact air bag wiring harness recall number 14030 notice may 2014. Had recall repair performed 15 aug 14 by dealer where traverse purchased. At approximately 100,350 miles on 16 jan 17 "service air bag" light came on and stayed on. I have reported this to chevrolet customer service who stated that the recall repair was only warranted for 90 days. Amazing that chevrolet cam get away with this on a…
ODI 10947252
Air Bags
Service air bag, dealer ship wants $1,000 to repair, to protect my family
ODI 10944049
Air Bags
Airbag light is on. Went in for airbag recall and light is still on. Jerry's chevrolet said it would cost $300 to fix. Bob bell said the same. Chevrolet offers no assistance either.
ODI 11254263
Air Bags
The driver steering wheel front airbag did not deploy when i hit another vehicle from behind. When we received the letter about recall we brought the vehicle into service chevrolet in lafayette, la.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10885565
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
Takata recall i recently purchased a 2012 chevrolet taverse with 35,000 miles from supreme chevrolet cadillac of plaquemine on 5/23/2016. The engine light has been on for a little over a week now, the "service airbag" shows on the dashboard, the airbag light is on, the steering wheel alignment is off, the passenger window power button on the driver side want roll the window down at times, their is a noise when the…
ODI 10873572
Air Bags
While driving my airbag indicator light on dash came on & message (service airbag) not sure if this is linked to any of the recalls for the airbag system or seatbelts. Current mileage is 42516 & have not yet got appointment w/the service department to have it checked. The light comes on as soon as i turn the key to start & stays on until the vehicle is parked & turned off. The light is on the highway, roadways, & at…
ODI 10862374
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10850982
Air Bags
Service airbag light is on for about 2 months an i have called dealership an gm complaint place they did a diagnostics an said it was a problem an would cost me 400$ this vehicle has never been in an accident i keep manitenaince on it . It has also been in for seatbelt safety problems. The paint is peeling off the door in the back that lifts up . The safety light goes off if i choose check system but comes back on…
ODI 10824286
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The middle seatbelts in the middle and back row lock up and will not release. First in the second row, the middle seatbelt locks up when the seat gets folded down. The seatbelt will then not release. Sometimes you can pull it out and let it go back a few times and it will eventually come out, but not every time. The middle seatbelt in the third row seat became wrapped around my child's neck and would not release. I…
ODI 10906807
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving at 55 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated without a passenger in the seat. In addition, after starting the vehicle, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10839390
Air Bags
I had bought the 2012 chevy traverse in dec 2012, prior to my deployment to afghanistan. Since about 7 months that we have owned the vehicle it has been in the dealership regularly to have the safety recalls fixed for the air bags and the fastener. This vehicle has been in the shop roughly 8 times and still will come on when it decides to. In july 2015 this vehicle was in the shop 3 times for the same issue. We…
ODI 10747246
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving at 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,023.
ODI 10712079