Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chevrolet Traverse owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the contact's vehicle to hit the rear end of the other vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's grand-daughter who was occupying the front passenger's seat hit her chin against the dashboard. The contact's grand-daughter sustained a bruise on the chin but did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was drivable. The contact later filed a police report but did not have the police report information available. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate, and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that an audible beep was heard, and the air bag, steering, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel was flashing off and on. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the air bag cover on the driver's side had separated from the roof and that the air bag light remained on constantly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the air bag needed to be replaced. Additionally, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while turning off the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The VIN was included, but the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the front air bag modules had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the rear air bags could potentially be inoperable and might require to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I have contact the dealership regarding the recal and they dont have the piece to be able to fix the air bag and that they will call me when they get a piece. It's been a whole month since this recal notice was sent to me. The sales associate stated it was a probability that my car was within the defective bunch but their unable to know with certainty. They expect me to keep driving this vehicle risking my two 3 year old toddler's life on a probability. The probability of my car being within the defective ones is a 50% chance but it's a chance im not willing to take. Nobody is able to give me a solution. Im not risking my children's life because of a manufacturer's error. I need a solution ASAP or I will have to take legal action because this is ridiculous. They don't care because it isn't their life nor their children at risk. …
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at…
Air bags › Frontal
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022.
Air bags › Critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
Airbag complaints in other Traverse years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA has 162 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, 52% of the model year's 313 complaints. The component named most often is sensor › occupant classification › front passenger (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-334 (inflator module, May 10, 2023); NHTSA recall 22V-246 (inflator module, Apr 14, 2022); NHTSA recall 21V-782 (frontal, Oct 7, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.