2016 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was retrieved from a dealer after a recall regarding the air bags; however, while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the Stability…”
filed Oct 10, 2025
“The big problem when I drive is that it is not safe, it jerks when I start to accelerate. I took it to the nearest dealer to have the problem fixed. And they do not want to fix the problem and now I just want to get this vehicle off the roads. I do not want to cause an accident and put my family at…”
filed Dec 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 4 | 20% |
| 2025 Traverse | 10 | 6% |
| 2024 Traverse | 30 | 23% |
| 2023 Traverse | 17 | 20% |
| 2022 Traverse | 17 | 18% |
| 2021 Traverse | 10 | 12% |
| 2020 Traverse | 67 | 31% |
| 2019 Traverse | 62 | 16% |
| 2018 Traverse | 83 | 18% |
| 2017 Traverse | 25 | 7% |
| 2015 Traverse | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 Traverse | 117 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.