2016 Chevrolet Traverse: raw data

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vehicle2016 / chevrolet / traverse
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints291 on file (2015-10-09 → 2026-07-23)
recalls5
investigations0
fars43 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission failure and replacementPOWER TRAIN11 complaints2021-11 → 2026-04traverse-2016-transmission-failure-replacement
  • 11733800 The vehicle only has 145,xxx miles and I experience a "shudder" which could be caused by torque converter issues, often felt at highway speeds (approx. 40-60 mph).
  • 11527375 Automatic transmission failure at only 62,169 miles. No reverse, slipping in drive. Towed 2016 Chevy Traverse to AAMCO Transmission Total Car Care and had to replace the transmission.
  • 11469752 Transmission failure- complete failure and required total replacement, car only has 73,000 miles. There were no warning lamps on or errors. Received a notice from GM that the car was in good condition via On Star also. Had three separate mechanics review issue. Issue appear…
Stabilitrak warning with sudden power lossPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE8 complaints2021-04 → 2025-10traverse-2016-stabilitrak-power-loss
  • 11692570 The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was retrieved from a dealer after a recall regarding the air bags; however, while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated…
  • 11549943 I have a 2016 Chevy Traverse. The “traction control off” light has been on for about 2 months now, along with the service stabilitrak light, and ABS light. When driving it seems is if though my ABS is kicking in when it should not be. Since those lights have been on, the left…
  • 11441683 Vehicle has had 3 separate occurrences - January, October and November of 2021 - the vehicle suddenly losing its "power" by not accelerating over 40 mph, hard shifting to where it jerked uncontrollably. The dash board message center would say "service stabilitrak" "service…
Blind spot detection module water intrusionLANE DEPARTURE2 complaints2023-02 → 2025-03traverse-2016-blind-spot-module-water-intrusion
  • 11646890 The blindspot modules are put behind the wheel well in the bumper exposed to the elements. Water gets in these modules and cause them to swell and fail. Each module is sold at the dealer for $340 a piece and gm recommends you replace both along with the wiring harness. This job…
  • 11506430 Blind spot side detection modules failed due to water intrusion / corrosion (known design defect). As a result, the computer system shorted out, which caused the computer to go into a type of fault mode. While we driving down the road, the blinkers stopped working, the gauges…
Air bag recall repair parts unavailableAIR BAGS156 complaints2023-05 → 2026-07traverse-2016-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable
  • 11612691 I have been given multiple warnings about a recall on the airbags for almost a year now. The recall claims that if the airbags go off, metal shards could fly out and could kill me. They say to go to a service center and have it repaired immediately. I have called several service…
  • 11603860 Recall for defective air bag was issued May 10, 2023. Over one year later, there is still no remedy available. Manufacturer Recall Number: N232404980. NHTSA Recall Number: 23V334
  • 11532659 Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Power steering pump failureSTEERING6 complaints2021-04 → 2023-03traverse-2016-power-steering-pump-failure
  • 11513621 Power steering pump in the car had low pressure causing the steering wheel to barely turn or have a hard time turning the wheel. This put me and my family at risk while driving because when making turns it would feel like it was locking up which almost would cause accidents not…
  • 11499941 Rack and pinion steering is failing at 66,000 miles on a 2016 Chevy Traverse. This is low mileage for a vehicle to lose this function and a safety concern should the steering fail at speed and needs to be investigated. There are other complaints by Chevy owners for the same…
  • 11419915 The power steering pump went out on my 2016 Chevy Traverse which has 34,700 miles on it. At low RPMs the pump would intermittently fail and lock up the steering wheel. This means that when decelerating and attempting to avoid an accident my power steering could have failed…
Air bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS2 complaints2022-03 → 2022-11traverse-2016-airbag-non-deployment-crash
  • 11495503 The contact's mother owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that as the vehicle was making a left turn at approximately 10 MPH, and entering a side street, the vehicle was crashed into by an ambulance that was not on call. The vehicle was struck on the passenger side…
  • 11457981 The car was broadsided on Interstate 40 Westbound outside of Knoxville, TN on 3-12-22 by a Tractor Trailer and totaled. The airbags did not deploy allowing the driver to hit her head on the window of the vehicle causing her head trauma. In Oct of 2021 The same vehicle hit a 200…
Engine stall at idle or stopPOWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2023-07 → 2023-08traverse-2016-engine-stall-at-idle
  • 11536457 2016 chevy traverse fuel system problem while at an idle truck shuts off, also the truck drags while trying to accelerate. I have made a complaint before but haven't heard anything yet.
  • 11535349 While coming to a stop or a complete stop vehicle shuts off. While driving it looses power wanting to shut off.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2912015-10-092026-07-2381AIR BAGS:163; POWER TRAIN:36; ENGINE:31; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:26; STEERING:24

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
15V60900029/09/2015VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
15V83300011/12/2015SEATSGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
21V78200007/10/2021AIR BAGS:FRONTALGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
21V24600008/04/2021AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
23V33400010/05/2023AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202443legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Chevrolet Traverse vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/chevrolet/traverse
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Chevrolet Traverse},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/chevrolet/traverse}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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