NHTSA Complaint #11702197 — 2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11702197
Vehicle	2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 29, 2025
Date Filed	December 1, 2025
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the front exhaust pipe made an abnormally loud sound, and there was an odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

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