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.
2015 Chevrolet Traverse: airbag warning light
31 of the 314 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 74,090
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
During a routine maintenance appointment with my mechanic, the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard immediately following service. I brought the vehicle to a dealership for diagnosis and was informed that the issue is due to a manufacturer-issued recall affecting the airbag system. However, I was also told that no replacement parts are currently available and there is no estimated date for when the defective component can be replaced. This creates a serious safety risk, as the vehicle may now be operating with a disabled or malfunctioning airbag system, which could fail to deploy in the event of a collision. I am forced to drive a vehicle that has been acknowledged as unsafe by the manufacturer and dealer, without remedy or safe alternative provided. The dealer confirmed the recall and the unavailability of parts, but has offered no loaner vehicle, reimbursement, or temporary resolution. I am requesting that the federal safety agency intervene to ensure that: The manufacturer remedies the safety defect in a timely manner. Affected drivers are provided with safe alternative transportation if parts are delayed. Accountability measures are enforced if harm results from known but unresolved recalls. Component/System for inspection: Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Warning lights/symptoms: The airbag indicator light turned on immediately after routine service. Dealer confirmed problem: Yes. Manufacturer informed: Indirectly, through dealer report. Police/Insurance involved: No.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact discovered that the front driver side curtain air bag cover panel was loose and unsecured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front driver’s side curtain air bag had partially deployed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been involved in a crash to cause the partial deployment of the air bag. Additionally, the front passenger’s seat occupant detection sensor had failed causing the air bag warning light to remain illuminated. In addition, the front driver’s seat rails had malfunctioned, and the seat continued to move while driving the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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.
I have been in contact with GM to find a remedy since they do not have a repair option for my vehicle yet. My car now is displaying the service airbag warning light, and I cannot get any service department to take a look at this to make sure it’s safe to be driving without paying a $260 diagnostic fee. I am a single mom, I do not have an extra $260 to pay without knowing if it’s something they can fix. GM has offered no solution or assistance in fixing this situation.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
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 vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
The service airbag light comes on often. The connection for the airbag equipment under both the driver and passenger seats has had to be re-wired 3 times. Tech stated that the connection has failed, and they spliced the wires together. This continues to happen when the seat is moved. Moving the wire harness causes the service light to go out.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- The informational bulletin explains how items on the passenger seat may
- Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Recall number 23V334000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
Recall number 22V246000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
Recall number 21V782000 · Recall details
Air bags: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Recall number 21V246000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
31 of 314 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (10%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are 4 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
Check engine light 22Loss of power 9Stalling 7No deployment 6Headlights 6Shudder 6Jerking 5Power steering loss 5
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