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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNKRGKD8GJ229027 · Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1GNKRGKD8GJ•••••• 2016 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

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287on the model
83builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Air Bags 2 Electrical System 1 Power Train 1

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Air Bags Dec 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V33400 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.…
Power Train Apr 2019
The car started getting a traction off and stability tracker n it would not run properly I was On the freeway and it happened almost caused an accident. Also it happens at random times
Unknown Or Other Oct 2016
I was at a red light, foot on the brake when the vehicle accelerated jumping from 1000rpm to 3000rpm, multiple times in a row. Causing my car to lunge forward over and over again. I contacted the dealership immediately & was asked to drive my car in. I was headed to a…
Electrical System Mar 2016
The contact owns a 2016 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the was jerking and decelerated independently before stalling. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge in the…
Air Bags Oct 2023
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 the…

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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 1GNKRGKD8GJ229027 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.