# Chevrolet Traverse airbag warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 69 - **Most complaints:** 2015 (37) - **Related recalls:** 8 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about the airbag warning light on the Chevrolet Traverse (2015-2026 models), most for the **2015** model year (37). There are **8 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. ## Chevrolet Traverse airbag warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the airbag light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 37 | 314 | 12% | | 2016 | 8 | 292 | 3% | | 2017 | 23 | 361 | 6% | | 2022 | 1 | 103 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Chevrolet Traverse recalls related to the airbag warning light **[23V334000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V334000)** (2015-2017 models, reported 2023-05-10): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. **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. **[22V246000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V246000)** (2015 models, reported 2022-04-14): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. **[22V210000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V210000)** (2020-2022 models, reported 2022-03-31): Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. **[21V782000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V782000)** (2015-2017 models, reported 2021-10-07): An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. **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. **[21V472000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V472000)** (2021 models, reported 2021-06-24): Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. **[21V246000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V246000)** (2015-2019 models, reported 2021-04-08): Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury. **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. **[20V446000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V446000)** (2020 models, reported 2020-07-30): If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. **[18V774000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V774000)** (2019 models, reported 2018-11-01): If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Chevrolet Traverse owners report - "The Service Restraint System and Air Bag lights come on intermittently while driving my 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. According to the Stonebriar Chevrolet dealer in Frisco, TX, the airbags will not deploy if the vehicle is in accident while the light is on. The dealership said they believe there is a wire harness routed..." -- owner of a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse, complaint filed 2022 - "Chevrolet did not properly repair the vehicle and left it with persistent airbag issues; every time I start the car, a defective airbag indicator appears." -- owner of a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, complaint filed 2026 - "The vehicle was repaired however the service airbag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000." -- owner of a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, complaint filed 2016 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the airbag warning light means The airbag or SRS light means the airbag computer found a fault and may have turned off some or all airbags. The car drives normally, but you may not have airbag protection in a crash. Common causes include a loose connector under a seat, a worn clock spring in the steering wheel, and a seat belt buckle sensor. Have it diagnosed soon and check for open airbag recalls. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Loose or damaged connector under a seat** (common) 2. **Worn clock spring in the steering wheel** (common) 3. **Passenger occupant sensor fault** (less common) 4. **Seat belt buckle or pretensioner fault** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Airbag (SRS) warning light](/warning-lights/airbag). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Traverse airbag light? Yes. NHTSA lists 8 related recalls (23V334000, 22V246000, 22V210000, 21V782000, 21V472000, 21V246000, 20V446000, 18V774000) covering 2015-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Chevrolet Traverse years have the most airbag light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Traverse model years have the most complaints mentioning the airbag warning light, with 37 for 2015. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet Traverse with the airbag light on? Drive to a shop this week. The car is mechanically safe to drive, but the airbags may not deploy in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon rather than ignoring it. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself, because an accidental deployment can cause serious injury. ### How do I check if my Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chevrolet Traverse warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/chevrolet-traverse): 16 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-traverse): 99 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-traverse): 249 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-traverse): 21 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-traverse): 86 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-traverse): 133 complaints ## Airbag (SRS) warning light on other models - [Subaru Forester](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/subaru-forester): 280 complaints - [Nissan Altima](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-altima): 250 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-explorer): 205 complaints - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-accord): 90 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-wrangler): 88 complaints - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Volkswagen Tiguan](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/jeep-cherokee): 71 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/honda-civic): 59 complaints ## Chevrolet Traverse - [Chevrolet Traverse specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-traverse) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-traverse Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.