2016 Chevrolet Traverse recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2016 Chevrolet Traverse recalls, newest first
May 10, 2023Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 to 2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, or GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · General Motors, LLC
Oct 7, 2021Air Bags, FrontalGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008 to 2017 Buick Enclave and 2013 to 2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · General Motors, LLC
Apr 8, 2021Air Bags, Critical FastenersGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010 to 2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010 to 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 to 2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · General Motors, LLC
Dec 11, 2015SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Risk: If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782 or Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
NHTSA campaign 15V833000 · General Motors LLC
Sep 29, 2015Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Risk: A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020, Buick customer service at 1 800 521 7300, and GMC customer service at 1 800 462 8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
NHTSA campaign 15V609000 · General Motors LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.