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2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

12.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,813

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021213 · manufacturer campaign N202321200 / N202321201

8 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2012, 2014 · Traverse 2010–2012 · Acadia 2014

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the right or left roof rail airbag may not be properly attached to the vehicle. As a result, the airbags may not work properly in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the roof rail airbag attachments. The dealer will add or replace any attachments that are missing, damaged or out of position.

7 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2015280 · manufacturer campaign 15240

25 June 2015

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2008–2012 · Traverse 2009–2012 · Acadia 2007–2012 · Outlook 2007–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may prematurely wear. These vehicles have a Prop Rod Recovery system intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return of the liftgate to the closed position if the liftgate’s gas struts are no longer capable of supporting the weight of the liftgate. The vehicle would provide audible warnings and flash the tail lamps to indicate there is a problem. However, the liftgate’s Prop Rod Recovery system software may be unable to detect/stop a liftgate with prematurely worn gas struts from falling too quickly after the liftgate is opened. This could allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate actuator motor ECU with a new software and will verify power liftgate operation following the reprogram.

36,369 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014181 · manufacturer campaign 14187

21 May 2014

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2009–2014 · Traverse 2009–2014 · Acadia 2009–2014 · Outlook 2009–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the vehicle structure at the front outboard seating positions can fatigue over time and could separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner, as necessary.

75,701 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014081 · manufacturer campaign 14030

18 March 2014

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2008–2013 · Traverse 2009–2013 · Acadia 2008–2013 · Outlook 2008–2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, side airbag wiring connections could develop high resistance, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, resistance may continue to increase over time and eventually cause the seat side airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs.

70,526 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2012122 · manufacturer campaign 12036

5 April 2012

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2011–2012 · Traverse 2011–2012 · Acadia 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the wiper arm nut may loosen and cause that wiper to become inoperative. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts.

5,810 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 49% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
283 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse at 12.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 283 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,813 in fuel, producing roughly 5,683 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.