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1GNKRGKD5GJ••••••2016 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (12 vs 3).
12on this build
287on the model
83builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 6Service Brakes 3Power Train 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashOct 2023
2 issues: 1: Brakes did not stop car nor did the abs braking system kick in causing the car to not stop on full demand! 2 cars slammed on their brakes at a yellow light instead of going thru causing a small number kiss Was going 35mph and when braking, car didn’t fully stop and…
Power TrainSep 2026
My 2016 Chevy Traverse LT with 108,750 miles had issues with the rear brake lights, and the Traction Control light would come on and the Traction Control turns off. A message appears on the dash that shows Service StabiliTrak. When I drive the vehicle to accelerate it shakes,…
Air BagsJun 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
SteeringDec 2019
I purchased a 2016 chevy traverse lt new from the dealer. It has approx. 80k miles that are mostly "highway miles". I brought my traverse into the dealer on 12-9-19 for a brake service and ask that they check the power steering which has been making "winding" noises during…
Electrical SystemJan 2017
I'm just surprised that the windshield washer pump failed as this is a brand new vehicle acquired in may 2016. It had 10,500 miles when the pump failed. Dealer repaired and replaced at no cost (under warranty). It was determined the wire was shorting out the fuse and pump.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNKRGKD5GJ214632 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.