2016 Chevrolet Traverse recalls (5)

Every 2016 Chevrolet Traverse recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Air Bags · NHTSA 23V334000

  Oct 5, 2023Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Fix

  Dealers 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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 21V246000

  Aug 4, 2021Air Bags:Critical Fasteners

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  GM 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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 21V782000

  Jul 10, 2021Air Bags:Frontal

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Fix

  Dealers 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.

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• Seats · NHTSA 15V833000

  Nov 12, 2015Seats

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If 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.

  Fix

  GM 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.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 15V609000

  Sep 29, 2015Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  GM 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.

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 292 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, reporting 8 crashes, 1 fires, 15 injuries, 1 deaths. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,142 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Air Bags163
• Power Train37
• Engine31
• Electrical System26
• Steering24
• Vehicle Speed Control19

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (451)
• Electrical System (207)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (142)
• Engine (126)
• Power Train (86)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (69)

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