Air bag recall delays and engine power loss
The 2014 Traverse has the highest complaint rate of any year. Air bag recall parts were slow to arrive, and many owners report stalling and reduced engine power.
Updated November 2026 · based on 549 owner complaints and 7 recalls
528 2.0x the Traverse average
7 free to fix at a dealer
Every Traverse year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Traverse
Top problems and what they cost
Air bag recall parts unavailable
Front air bag recall (23V334) with long waits for parts.
Fix: Free under recall
Air bags
Stalling and reduced power
Stalling and 'engine power reduced' warnings.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200; timing chain $1,500 to $2,500
Electrical
Car pulls and slows
Pulling to one side with power loss.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Engine
Recalls
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.
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may ...
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse
- Confirm recalls 21V246, 21V782 and 23V334 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Traverse has 7 recalls on record, listed below.
- Watch for engine power reduced messages.Small electrical and driver-assist faults often show up only as a message on the dash or a feature that quietly stops working. Watching for them on the drive catches problems the seller may not mention.128 of the 549 owner complaints about the 2014 Traverse involve the electrical system (23%).
- Ask for timing chain records.Knocking, ticking or rattling from the engine, especially when cold, can mean worn bearings, lifters or a stretched timing chain. These are engine-out repairs costing thousands.Owners filed 82 complaints about timing chain and "Service StabiliTrak" power loss on the 2014 Traverse, one of the worst years for it.
Questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Air bag recall delays and engine power loss. The 2014 Traverse has the highest complaint rate of any year. Air bag recall parts were slow to arrive, and many owners report stalling and reduced engine power.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse have?
7 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Traverse problems?
Air bag recall parts unavailable; Stalling and reduced power; Car pulls and slows.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.