2016 Chevrolet Traverse power train problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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).”
filed Apr 25, 2026
“Transmission solenoid. Common. Needs to be reported. Its know as the week link to this vehicle. The manufacturer knows and there are many complaints. This vehicle needs to be recalled. Safety concern while driving.”
filed Nov 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 Traverse | 12 | 7% |
| 2024 Traverse | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 Traverse | 27 | 32% |
| 2022 Traverse | 40 | 43% |
| 2021 Traverse | 13 | 15% |
| 2020 Traverse | 39 | 18% |
| 2019 Traverse | 163 | 41% |
| 2018 Traverse | 190 | 42% |
| 2017 Traverse | 18 | 5% |
| 2015 Traverse | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 Traverse | 36 | 7% |
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.