2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
378
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
The 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE has received a total of 378 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (159 complaints), Power Train (35 complaints), and Engine (31 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, potentially affecting up to 1,028,231 vehicles.
Recall 23V334000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 995,085 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020,...
View full details →Recall 21V782000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 555 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet...
View full details →Recall 21V782000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 555 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet...
View full details →Recall 21V246000 — AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service...
View full details →Recall 15V833000 — SEATS
| 2,633 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer...
View full details →Recall 15V609000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 29,295 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Consequence: A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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. If weather conditions prevent operation of...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
378 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 159 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otheri Am Not Sure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
the transmission lost power and almost caused an accident with the vehicle behind me
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed that parts were in the warehouse, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The local dealer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that a call would be received when parts became available; however, the contact had not yet received a call. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Transmission solenoid. Common. Needs to be reported. Its know as the week link to this vehicle. The manufacturer knows and there are many complaints. This vehicle needs to be recalled. Safety concern while driving.
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 that the Stability Control warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the dealer, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 2 months and the dealer attempted to perform the air bag recall again. The contact stated that later, when the vehicle was picked up, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the Stability Control warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lunged forward while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to another dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and had referred the contact to the second dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
The 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
General Motors, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5095G — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the...
PIT5563A — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary information communicates a Rattle or Creak Noise at slow speeds over bumps or broken pavement. If the noise cannot be pin pointed and after a thorough visual inspection of all front suspension parts and chassis ears have not identified the origination of the noise. Replace the front lower control...
PIE0509B — SEATS
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for information from the field for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized.
990089019R — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
18NA009 — ENGINE
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the P/S hose, O2 sensor and engine harness if P/S fluid has been found leaking and the cause of the Mil on.
PIP5516A — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This Preliminary information communicates a possible power steering fluid leak above the engine harness to to the rear( Bank 1) heated Oxygen sensor and direction to replace all involved parts due to this contamination and leak.
PIP5516 — STEERING
This Preliminary information communicates a possible power steering fluid leak above the engine harness to to the rear( Bank 1) heated Oxygen sensor and direction to replace all involved parts due to this contamination and leak.
16-NA-232 — SEATS
This informational bulletin provides information on the inboard seat airbag is mounted in this area and creates a slightly different contour of the seat causing an appearance concern, and that this should be considered normal and no parts should be replaced for this concern.
PIT5563 — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary information communicates aRattle or Creak Noise at slow speeds over bumps or broken pavement. If the noise cannot be pin pointed and after a thorough visual inspection of all front suspension parts and chassis ears have not identified the origination of the noise. Replace the front lower control...
090089002N — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
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- 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 587 complaints
- 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 294 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 879 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE — 416 complaints
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