Worst 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 161 | 3 | — | 40,733 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 35 | 1 | — | 43,804 mi | |
| ENGINE | 31 | 1 | — | 51,230 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | — | — | 43,504 mi | |
| STEERING | 24 | — | — | 56,044 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 1 | — | 36,099 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 3 | — | 40,621 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 15 | 1 | — | 94,214 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 36,840 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 3 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 34,980 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 18,671 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 30,168 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 73,846 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 620,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 37,188 mi | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 64,865 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,028,231 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Chevrolet Traverse Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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