NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
This page covers 5 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse.
17–18 mpg combined
13.1–13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the driver and other occupants.
The remaining recalls cover a range of safety concerns. On the airbag side, side curtain airbags on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to their mounting points, meaning they can fail to deploy correctly or fully inflate in a crash, reducing the protection they provide to occupants along the side of the vehicle. The third-row left lower seat frame on some vehicles has welds placed in incorrect positions, and if that seat frame fails in a crash, the occupant sitting there faces a higher risk of injury. There is also a fire risk tied to the windshield wiper motor: the motor can overheat during normal use, which raises the risk of a fire starting in the engine compartment. The wiper and seat frame concerns both affect vehicles built during specific short manufacturing windows in 2015.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The third row left lower seat frame may have welds in incorrect locations, potentially affecting seat structural integrity.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the third row left seat frame and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor can overheat during use due to a manufacturing defect in the motor cover assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.