2010 Chevrolet TRAVERSE - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse has excellent front and side crash ratings, with a perfect 5-star rating for both the driver and passenger sides in the front and side crashes. The car also has a commendable rollover rating of 4 out of 5. Additionally, it comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances its safety features. Unfortunately, this model does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

On the other hand, it's worth noting that there have been 664 complaints filed for this vehicle and it has had 5 recalls. While the crash test ratings look good, the number of complaints and recalls suggests that there may be some issues with this particular model that need to be addressed. It is advisable for potential buyers to consider this information along with the safety ratings when making their decision.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

664

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2009 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2009 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2009 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"i have now been told that my rack and pinion is leaking by 3-4 different mechanics. in doing a google search, i see that through various years of the chevy traverse, the rack and pinion leaking and needing to be replaced at a high cost (and also being a big safety risk to not replace) is a very common issue in the traverse."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-08-02

Complaint:
"power steering is going out. will only turn when rmps are up. just bought car a few months ago"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-02-08

Complaint:
"the steering on vehicle is intermittently nearly impossible to turn. gm has a service bulletin that addresses problem and extends warranty. my vehicle is beyond the warranty time but still under the mileage. i called gm and the will not offer any assistance of warranty or cost share. this should be a recall as it’s a serious safety issue!! there’s likely been injuries and deaths because of this very problem. you never know when it may act up and when it does it’s extremely dangerous. gm customer service reference # 9-6768504646. let me know if there’s something you can do to help and/or if not. thanks"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2021-08-06

Complaint:
"i got a brand new power steering pump for the mechanic to change he told me he would change it and stop the leak because my steering wheel locked on me. however i was called the first time and was told the part was disinfecting then made me return the part for a new part because he said it was still leaking. i went to buywise got the new part he said he'll call when my car is ready. he called me told me my car was ready nomore leaking , literally the next day my car steering wheel locked up on the highway in danger of my life. as i call the mechanic and tell him i'm bringing my car back because he didn't do anything he tells me he'll look at it i get there he's telling me it's a leak. so you let me leave your shop knowing it was a leak because he just sent me for a new part because of the leak so he tries to tell me he gonna have to charge me again after i already paid him for the job and he didn't do anything i still have the same problem i almost got into a accident because he told me my car was ready to go and it wasn't. instead of checking the problem he wants to charge me more after he already got over 500$ and he didn't do anything to the car. the place is called reliable auto center location 789 sanford ave newark nj 07106. i really want my refund for my money because i gave him over 500$ cash and he literally didn't do anything to my car and lied and said my car was ready and almost got me into a accident."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-08-08

Complaint:
"when going at low speeds and/or dle the power steering completely goes out. this makes turns and parking very dangerous. the fluid is full and there is no noise from the power steering itself. at higher speeds it operates normally. when i first noticed it we were on vacation had been driving approx 6 hours at about 70mph. when coming out of the mountains i slowed down dramatically for a tight right curve and found that i had absolutely no power steering. we stopped immediately and checked the fluid. fluid was full. problem persisted at low speed, turns and parking. haven't noticed any noise or other problems. i see there is a extended service for some 2010 traverse for this problem but apparently mine is not included. if this is such a big problem i believe the extended coverage needs to be extended. this could have easily caused a major accident."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-01-08

Complaint:
"rack and pinion is loose and wore out. power steering does good turning to the right way but it is very hard to turn to the left. acts like it grabs turning to the left, it does this every time i drive or a mechanic drives the car, 2010 chevy transverse."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2021-08-03

Complaint:
"the steering to so hard in to car when trying to turn. like car chooses when to loosen up or not"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-09-03

Complaint:
"power steering stop working while driving vehicle. after it started happening i read online that alot of customers been having same iasue."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-12-04

Complaint:
"just bought 2010 traverse w/204xxx miles. power steering pump started leaking at 205xxx. vehicle was operating fine. no leaks, no noises or vibrations or anything. drive 15 miles from home 1 day and after exiting highway, i noticed stiff steering and whining/groaning when turning steering wheel. problem came on so quickly. vehicle didn't want to turn and almost went into the ditch while i was attempting to make a turn. i quickly pulled over and checked under hood and under vehicle and noticed i was suddenly leaking steering fluid very quickly from pump. took to local mechanic and was told i have a bad steering pump. they recommended i report this issue as they noticed that this pump had been replaced before and there have been many issues relating to my model year and similar models regarding faulty steering systems. upon my research, i have seen numerous blogs and posts from other owners verifying this issue. mileage on other models was 8xxx and up. with kids in my vehicle all the time, this makes me very nervous about current safety regulations and recalls. this is a major safety issue and i seem to be among numerous owners having this issue regardless of vehicle mileage"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2019-10-03

Complaint:
"loss of power steering happens on two occasions. 1. when at a stop and attempting to make a turn. 2. when driving at a low speed and attempting to make a turn."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2018-02-07

Recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 buick enclave vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through may 14, 2014, chevrolet traverse vehicles manufactured june 6, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and gmc acadia vehicles manufactured april 9, 2008, through may 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 saturn outlook vehicles manufactured april 14, 2008, through march 18, 2010. in the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time."
Consequence:
If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
Remedy:

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Component(s) Involved: SEAT BELTS
Date of incident: 2014-05-20

Recall:
"general motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, gmc acadia, and saturn outlook vehicles. the second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. if the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. if sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button."
Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Component(s) Involved: SEAT BELTS
Date of incident: 2010-08-12

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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