Model year
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 292 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (162), POWER TRAIN (37), ENGINE (31). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 448 complaints
- 2010 669 complaints
- 2011 608 complaints
- 2012 354 complaints
- 2013 162 complaints
- 2014 548 complaints
- 2015 313 complaints
- 2016 292 complaints
- 2017 361 complaints
- 2018 464 complaints
- 2019 412 complaints
- 2020 234 complaints
- 2021 92 complaints
- 2022 100 complaints
- 2023 94 complaints
- 2024 141 complaints
- 2025 185 complaints
- 2026 26 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
23V334000 · May 10, 2023
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 explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
21V782000 · Oct 7, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; 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 explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
21V246000 · Apr 8, 2021
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 side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
15V833000 · Dec 11, 2015
SEATS
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…
15V609000 · Sep 29, 2015
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 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Complaints
292 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 15, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Traverse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Chevrolet Traverse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.