2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another motorist. As a result, the front and third row seats became detached. The contact was not sure whether or not the air bags deployed or if a police report was filed. All five occupants were injured and required medical attention. The passenger in the third row seat was injured severely with cervical and rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging. The vehicle was towed from the scene and later deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. ... …”
NHTSA complaint #10876441, filed 2016-06Related recalls
- 15V833000Dec 11, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2016, Buick Enclave 2016, GMC Acadia 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
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 29, 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