Side/window Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 7 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the Traverse.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 05/05/2021

We noticed an alert on our dash display saying service side detection system and we asked a mechanic he said the blind spot warning and side airbags are not functioning because of this alert and we just only bought this car less than 5 months ago and stuff like this is failing.

See all problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 🔎.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 12/03/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 35 mph, the side air bags suddenly deployed without warning or an impact occurring. There were no injuries. The contact called his insurance company and was referred to NHTSA. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 167,000.

See all problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse 🔎.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 01/15/2019

When pulling into a gas station doing approximately 5mph, the driver and both driver side and passenger side air bags deployed unexpectedly. The drivers side seatbelt also locked up and can no longer be used. Nothing was hit in order to cause this to happen.

See all problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse 🔎.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

Service airbag came on while driving - had it serviced a dealer which resulted in passenger side airbag warning along with the passenger sensor bell to constantly ring even with no one in the seat. I took it back to the dealer again and after them looking at the passenger side, the driver's side airbag is back on again. This light is on all the time when the keys are in the ignition. There are 75584 miles on the car.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 03/02/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 5 mph, the driver side air bag deployed without warning and struck the contact. As a result, the contact crashed into a light pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right eye and suffered nausea and dizziness, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 117,000.

See all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 🔎.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 01/31/2014

While sitting at a stop sign my Traverse was hit on the driver's side by the tire and fender. The side air bag or front airbags didn't deploy. The vehicle that hit my Traverse had airbags that deployed. My wife was 4 months pregnant and didn't have proper protection of the multiple airbags this vehicle has. She injured her knee from banging into the dash board and caused great concern about the health of our unborn child. The sad part is now we receive a letter that our car is part of the recent side impact air bag recall on the Chevrolet Traverse. The reason why it didn't delpoy in the accident is because of wire issues on the airbag system. Unsafe at any speed.

See all problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse 🔎.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 09/14/2012

I was driving on the interstate at approximately 55-60 mph and merged right to take an off ramp to a side street when both side air bag curtains deployed without incident. There were four people in the vehicle at the time of incident and my wife suffered serious chest bruising from the seatbelt locking up. The seatbelt locking mechanism front passenger and front driver side will not retract. At the time of incident I was clearly the only thing on the road with no obstructions. This complaint should be taken very seriously and checked into by general motors for the safety of myself and others.


Other Common Air Bag related problems of Chevrolet Traverse



Safety Ratings of Traverse Cars
Fuel Economy of Traverse Vehicles
Traverse Service Bulletins
Traverse Safety Recalls
Traverse Defect Investigations