2016 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.
What owners report
“Transmission went out on my way to work the vehicle shut off after I was stopped at a red light when it came time to…”NHTSA complaint 11441126 — filed 11/20/2021
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11431142 — filed 08/31/2021
“BATTERY KEEPS DYING INSTALLED NEW BATTERY SAME THING CHEVY FOURM SAYS CABLE FROM BATTER TO ENGINE DEFECTIVE CAME OUT VEHIE BEEN STATIONARY TO START DEAD…”NHTSA complaint 11405895 — filed 04/01/2021
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Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?
Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse: 31 of 290 complaints on file (10.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?
290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
