2016 Chevrolet Traverse Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

24Steering complaints

8.3%Of all 290 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS161 · 55.5%

POWER TRAIN36 · 12.4%

ENGINE31 · 10.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 8.6%

STEERING24 · 8.3%

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

“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, an abnormal moaning sound was present coming from the steering…”NHTSA complaint 11439391 — filed 11/04/2021

“The power steering pump went out on my 2016 Chevy Traverse which has 34,700 miles on it. At low RPMs the pump would intermittently fail…”NHTSA complaint 11419915 — filed 06/07/2021

“MAKING LOUD SOUNDS WHEN TURNING WHEEL AND IN MOTION I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 4 MONTHS BOUGHT OF DEALERSHIP AND IT HAS MORE THAN…”NHTSA complaint 11398901 — filed 03/03/2021

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse: 24 of 290 complaints on file (8.3%). 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 steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.