Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recalls, 289 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
289
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V609000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 t...
15V833000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015,...
21V782000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may ex...
21V246000
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sid...
23V334000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS | There is an open recall on my 2016 Chevrolet Traverse that I have been trying to get resolved for a... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission solenoid. Common. Needs to be reported. Its know as the week link to this vehicle. The ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V33... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was retrieved from a... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Front lights started dimming about the middle of April 2025 and now both back lights are out at the ... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had to replace the timing chain. I had to replace the Torque Converter. New issues: Interior ligh... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE | The blindspot modules are put behind the wheel well in the bumper exposed to the elements. Water get... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle has had issues starting off and on with in the last year of having the vehicle. I replace... |
| Dec 18, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | the transmission lost power and almost caused an accident with the vehicle behind me |
| Oct 29, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Nothing has happened currently but I have reported this issue to have it serviced and was told that ... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We had breaker replaced in May of 2023 and less then a year later we had to have our front breaks re... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb... |