Is the 2026 CHEVROLET Traverse safe to drive?

The 2026 CHEVROLET Traverse has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 26V696000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS

What Happened

The seat back recliner mechanism on your Traverse or Acadia is a critical part that helps keep you safe in a crash. If it's not attached properly, it could fail.

Risk if Unfixed

If the seat welds are weak, you or your passenger may not be held in place in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the seat back frame for free, so you can drive with confidence. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule an appointment when you receive it.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V696000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 26V696000

What This Recall Means

SEATS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?