2017 Chevrolet Traverse: Air Bags complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 263 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse that list the air bags component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760624 (filed 08/29/2026): “A scheduled airbag recall repair could not be completed because the dealership did not verify that the recall part was in stock before my appointment. i arrived for the recall service after confirming the appointment days in advance and was told the part was not available. i was told i would be cont…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745215 (filed 06/19/2026): “There is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those i'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of the recalls but i want to request a investigation on if my vehicle or any other o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744689 (filed 06/17/2026): “Dealership lead car gmc utica, verified code b0074 passenger presence sensor/module, found module internally faulty verified power and ground. this puts safety at risk because the passenger side air bags are off because of the faulty sensor. there is tbs on this issue. dealership confirmed problem. …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Airbag and seat-belt restraint systems are safety-critical and need a scan tool and manufacturer procedures; do not DIY. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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