NHTSA Complaint #11526938 — 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

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.