2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 360 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 999 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 262 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12 |
| Engine | 25 | 4 |
| Power Train | 18 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.