2012 Chevrolet Traverse Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

47Air Bags complaints

13.3%Of all 354 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE115 · 32.5%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)84 · 23.7%

STEERING62 · 17.5%

AIR BAGS47 · 13.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47 · 13.3%

Share of the 354 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 10906807 — filed 09/15/2016

“"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…”NHTSA complaint 10873572 — filed 06/10/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10863587 — filed 05/06/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse: 47 of 354 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

354 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.