Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 18, 2021
Chevrolet Traverse 2020 Power Train Recall: Transmission Leak Risk
Braun is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair-accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion due to potential transmission fluid leaks causing loss of drive power or fire risk.
A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
“Chevrolet Traverse 2020 Power Train Recall: Transmission Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79331-chevrolet-traverse-2020-power-train-recall-transmission-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V817000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V817000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 18, 2021, that Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles due to a transmission fluid leak. This defect increases the risk of a crash or fire. Owners should contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Traverse, 2020-2021
Wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion
What to do
Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
The hazard
A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Braun Corporation has 13 other recalls on record since April 13, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Q'Straint seat belt hazard for the 2026 Ram ProMaster (June 2, 2026), an air bag deployment issue for the Chrysler Pacifica (June 2, 2026), and an unsecured wheelchair risk for the Chrysler Pacifica (May 11, 2026). NHTSA records show 234 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse as of October 16, 2026, and 92 complaints for the 2021 model as of October 13, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a drive power loss risk for the Nissan Sentra (June 26, 2026), a drive power loss risk for the Jeep Cherokee (July 5, 2026), and a loose hub nut risk for the Bentley Continental GT (May 21, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has a Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The recall applies to vehicles with the screw and clip that may chafe against the transmission case.
Brand
Braun
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the screw and clip.
Get Inspection and Repair
Dealers will inspect for signs of transmission contact and replace the screw and clip at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Braun
We’ve drafted a message you can send Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V817000 — Braun Chevrolet Traverse 2020 Power Train Recall: Transmission Leak Risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Traverse 2020 Power Train Recall: Transmission Leak Risk that is covered by recall 21V817000 from Braun.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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