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.
2017 Chevrolet Traverse: airbag warning light
16 of the 361 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 45,047
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2017 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 air bag warning light was illuminated intermittently. The local dealer and other unknown dealers were 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
We have contacted the chevrolet dealer which was Knippelmier Chevrolet of Blanchard Oklahoma about the air bag recall and they keep telling us the part to repair the recall is unavailable. This started in July of 2023... At the end of July 2023 the service airbag light was coming on and off and blinking. We have tried to call other dealerships but we get the same answer. We have also stopped driving the car as much as possible. But this is how my wife gets to and from work. This recall has gone long enough without repair for something this serious... Please let us know how to move forward... Thank you..
The contact owns a 2017 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 air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 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 air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the failure was related to the recall. 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 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed front passenger’s side air bag sensor. The contact was informed that the front passenger's air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag sensor was replaced in May 2024 under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, four days later the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) by an independent mechanic after purchasing the vehicle; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred when the front passenger's side seat was occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Reported to Chevy. They continued to tell me over and over sorry. If you get into an accident there is a remedy but as of now there is not. No dealer can help you. No rental. No money back. They told me to trade it in. You clearly have it stated in other documents it’s illegal for sale or trade. So what the heck am I supposed to do. The air bag light comes on off and on. I have video to prove it.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced due to a short in the wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,978.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the open recall associated with the VIN needed to be performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
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 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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
16 of 361 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse (4%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are 3 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Check engine light 10Stalling 8Jerking 7No deployment 6Shudder 6Grinding brakes 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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