2016 Chevrolet Traverse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 163about this part
- Share
- 56%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 163 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 56% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“12/21/16 first, I pulled out of driveway and the vehicle would only go about 1-2 miles an hour for several blocks...pulled over and put in park and revved the engine a little and pulled out again. It still wouldn't accelerate at first, then gradually picked up speed and rode the remainder without incident. On 12/22/16, one second I was parking my car in front of the store I work at, and was almost completely stopped with my foot on the brake, when all of a sudden the car lunged forward into the brick wall of the building. The airbag in the steering column deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10940203, filed 2017-01, 12,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the service air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11522115, filed 2023-05, 89,000 miles“My vehicle has had issues starting off and on with in the last year of having the vehicle. I replaced the battery and alternator. and now we think it's the neutral safety switch. I went to go check the recalls and I see that I had a recall on the front air bag module needs replaced too. I have not received anything in the mail by the dealership or calls.”
NHTSA complaint #11632583, filed 2024-12“I received a recall notice dated June 2023 regarding the front driver airbag inflator. It may contain a defect resulting in inflator rupture during deployment. An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the airbag and into the vehicle interior which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants. To date, there is no remedy. I find that unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11586419, filed 2024-05“5/10/2023 Recall reported: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. 1/13/2024 My vehicle was brought to a Chevrolet dealership and I was told there was no solution or repair available for this recall as of now. Chevrolet still has not scheduled repair and I continue to drive at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11575430, filed 2024-03Related recalls
- 23V334000May 10, 2023General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2014–2017, GMC Acadia 2014–2017, Buick Enclave 2014–2017
- 21V782000Oct 7, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2013–2017, Buick Enclave 2008–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017, GMC Acadia 2011–2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 263 | 73% |
| 2016 | 163 | 56% |
| 2015 | 163 | 52% |
| 2014 | 258 | 47% |
| 2013 | 27 | 17% |
| 2012 | 48 | 14% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 30 | 4% |
| 2009 | 26 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
37 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology