Worst 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 161 | 3 | — | 40,733 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 1 | — | 43,804 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | 1 | — | 51,230 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | — | 43,504 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | — | — | 56,044 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 3 | — | 40,621 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | 1 | — | 94,214 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 36,840 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 3 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 34,980 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,027,676 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 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.
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2016 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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