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1GNKVGKD2GJ••••••2016 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
285on the model
83builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Power Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2024
Unresolved recall
Other/i Am Not SureJun 2024
Car seat will not lock into rear facing mode consistently. It slides right through the lock and requires me to turn it back into the lock again. It just spins on the base and I’m worried in a crash the locking mechanism will cause his seat to fly off. I have a video showing what…
SteeringDec 2020
I was driving home from work when all of a sudden I couldn't turn my steering wheel. The power steering just gave out and my car only has 49k miles. It is nearly impossible to pull in and out of my driveway and other places that require a low speed turn
Power TrainJan 2019
While driving our 2016 chevrolet traverse, without warning, the dashboard flashed a warning that the traction control and stabilitrak needed to be serviced. It also displayed that engine power was reduced and the vehicle immediately decelerated to 25 mph. The vehicle was…
Air BagsMay 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 unavailable. 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 1GNKVGKD2GJ234946 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.