2016 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car, on four separate occasions, while I'm either driving on the freeway, or long stretches of roads, has malfunctioned, starting with the service stabilitrak indicator coming on, then traction control off function flashing, then the engine reducing speed until you're able to pull over and eventually stop before the car cuts off. I have taken it to the dealer twice in an effort for them to tell me what's wrong, and each time, they either didn't know, or were unsure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176216, filed 2019-02, 93,000 miles“My side detection modules went. The dealership could not get me in for 3 weeks. 3 weeks later I have no electrical power including sporadic headlights, and blinkers. I have no air bags. The parts were on back order. Now its been 6 weeks now. I decide to call Chevrolet customer care. I was told since I am out of warranty they can do nothing for me. That I should go rent a car out of my own pocket till the parts come in someday. They do not care if I am safe since I have no warranty?!?!?! …”
NHTSA complaint #11079748, filed 2018-03“Every 3 to 6 months either left or right low beam headlights (silverstar h11) are going out. The affected socket is extremely hot. Either there is a problem with the quality of the headlights or their is an electrical issue with the socket that keeps burning these bulbs out prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #11415613, filed 2021-05Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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.
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