2016 Chevrolet Traverse
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 292
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 292 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 448 |
| 2010 | 668 |
| 2011 | 608 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 162 |
| 2014 | 547 |
| 2015 | 313 |
| 2016 | 292 |
| 2017 | 361 |
| 2018 | 462 |
| 2019 | 409 |
| 2020 | 230 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 139 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
56% · 163 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that four local dealers were contacted. The contact was informed that parts were on back order.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Power train
13% · 37 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Enterprise rented me the chevy Traverse. I experienced the problem when I was backing out of a parking area off a dirt road. I'd been waiting for the car behind me to back out so that I could back out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-19
Also filed under Service brakes
My 2016 Chevy Traverse LT with 108,750 miles had issues with the rear brake lights, and the Traction Control light would come on and the Traction Control turns off. A message appears on the dash that shows Service StabiliTrak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
Engine
11% · 31 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2 issues: 1: Brakes did not stop car nor did the abs braking system kick in causing the car to not stop on full demand!
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-23
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes
Electrical system
9% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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While driving down hwy 175, vehicles check engine light came on with message 'service stabilitrak' followed by an abrupt loss of power. Happens regularly and without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-09
Steering
8% · 24 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-09-30Visibility15V609000 General 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2016-01-28Seats15V833000 General 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 General 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 General 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2024-02-23Air bags23V334000 General 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Chevrolet Traverse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 163 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V609000 · Visibility
- Recall 15V833000 · Seats
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.