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2016 Chevrolet Traverse: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

5Safety recalls
292Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed October 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 safety recall campaigns and 292 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Traverse had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Campaign 15V609000 · 29/09/2015

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.

RiskA wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
RemedyGM 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 the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
2

SEATS

Campaign 15V833000 · 11/12/2015

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.

RiskIf 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.
RemedyGM 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 service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
3

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Campaign 21V782000 · 07/10/2021

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.

RiskAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
RemedyDealers 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 customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
4

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Campaign 21V246000 · 08/04/2021

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.

RiskUnsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyGM 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 at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
5

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Campaign 23V334000 · 10/05/2023

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.

RiskAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
RemedyDealers 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, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Chevrolet Traverse owners report most often to federal regulators:

Air Bags163
Power Train37
Engine31
Electrical System26
Steering24
Vehicle Speed Control19

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Chevrolet Traverse owners report?

Owners have filed 292 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about the air bags, power train, engine.

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