2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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 | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 453 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,141 | 1,106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,750 mi | 33,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 190 |
| Air Bags | 163 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 100 |
| Engine | 31 | 83 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 36 |
| Steering | 24 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 13 |
| Stalling | 10 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 29 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
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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.