2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 49 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,141 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,750 mi | 65,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 163 | 4 |
| Power Train | 36 | 3 |
| Engine | 31 | 4 |
| Steering | 24 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.