2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Nissan Armada
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 | 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 2020 Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 780 | 77 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Armada |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 67 | 4 |
| Power Train | 39 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2020 Chevrolet Traverse
2020 Nissan Armada
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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.