2016 Chevrolet Traverse: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 292 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 for a bit but the traction control is still off. i also noticed that the cruise control doesn't work
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 associated with the unrepaired recall repair.
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).
There is an open recall on my 2016 chevrolet traverse that i have been trying to get resolved for almost 2 years. i finally opened a case with gm (#{xxx]) back on february 15, 2026 in an effort to escalate the repair. i received a call from a gm rep who has been less than helpful telling me the recall was completed in february of 2024 at a dealership in south carolina. i explained to him that my vehicle is housed
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | ||||
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Traverse. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.