2016 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 292 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (163), Power Train (37), Engine (31).
Key takeaways
- 292 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 163 | 56% |
| Power Train | 37 | 13% |
| Engine | 31 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 9% |
| Steering | 24 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% |
| Structure | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-21
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. When I drive the vehicle to accelerate it shakes, jerks and shudders, and then it rides fine ...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-23
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. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure a...
Power Train - filed 2026-04-25
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).
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More for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.