1. Chevrolet Traverse
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2016 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

13
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • check engine · 8 records
  • traction control · 6 records
  • engine light · 6 records
  • engine power · 4 records
  • power reduced · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi7
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 22, 2019 · 47,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine

    While driving 75 on a freeway the service stabilitrak, service traction control, and check engine lights all came on. The engine power was reduced and i couldn't go over 40mph all at once. The vehicle was limped off the freeway without any incident with another vehicle, thank god and brought to a mechanic. He said that he has seen hundreds of the same issue over the past few years on the same vehicle and other…

    ODI 11181929

  • January 29, 2019 · 59,500 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving with no warning the check engine light comes in, the dash flashes service stabiltrak, traction control off and engine power reduced. The vehicle slows down to 25 mph and if you try to speed up it shutters and bucks. I have to pull over and return it off and then when turning it back on the check engine light stays on for about a day but other warning lights are gone. This has happened three times and i…

    ODI 11172710

  • January 1, 2019 · 38,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    We purchased our 2016 chevy traverse new and now have approx. 38k miles on it. After the 1st year, we began experiencing power loss issues and ended up having fuel injectors replaced in mid-2017. Since then, we've been experiencing the same issue that has already been reported to the nhtsa by other owners. Periodically, our "service stabilitrak" will appear on the dash and the "traction control off" will appear,…

    ODI 11164478

  • July 13, 2018 · 50,000 miles

    Engine

    My car is a 2016 and it's not leaking fluid but i have had to filll the transmission fluid up three times since i had it and i bought it brand new in 2016

    ODI 11111206

  • May 9, 2018 · 49,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train

    I purchased this traverse brand new in 2016. I now have 51xxx miles. I have had to refill the transmission 3 times since i've had it. But absolutey no leaks. Prior to that i was experiencing weird transmission slippage at ocwerd times. Another quirk is that sometimes when i put gas in my var, the hand does not move at all until i drive maybe 20 miles but it has me wondering. Keep in mind all this weird behavior with…

    ODI 11171549

  • April 2, 2018 · 64,865 miles

    Engine · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet traverse. While driving between 35-60 mph, the "traction control off" and "engine power reduced" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to webb chevrolet plainfield (located at 16140 s lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that unless the check engine indicator illuminated in their presence, they would be unable…

    ODI 11082542

  • February 3, 2018 · 28,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    The service stability track and traction control light still comes on all the time. I loose speed and the car bucks. Brought to chevy and said they could see that i had a problem but did not tell the issue

    ODI 11067256

  • December 27, 2017 · 46,800 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    2016 chevy traverse engine traction control, stabiltrak problem. Engine light came on, display stated reduce speed to 25 mph and the above warning flashed on the dash display. The car lost acceleration power. It happened twice in about a two week period. The first time it happened was on 12/18/17, i stopped the first time at a parts store to get the code readings but they did not have the equipment to read the…

    ODI 11057103

  • December 22, 2017 · 43,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Check engine light turned on, along with warnings: service stabilitrak and engine power reduced while the car was in motion. Physical speed of car was reduced to 25 mph and could not accelerate over that speed.

    ODI 11057527

  • October 28, 2016 · 13,000 miles

    Engine · Unknown Or Other

    I was at a red light, foot on the brake when the vehicle accelerated jumping from 1000rpm to 3000rpm, multiple times in a row. Causing my car to lunge forward over and over again. I contacted the dealership immediately & was asked to drive my car in. I was headed to a destination first. When i arrived at my destination, i turned the car off for approximately 5 minutes. When i turned my car back on, there was a loud…

    ODI 10923992

  • June 14, 2016 · 13,688 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Driving ability concern:car stops and after aceleration does not move. After pressing the pedal hard it begins to acerlerate. The dealer tried to fix it twice but it still had the same problem..

    ODI 11000117

  • April 4, 2016 · 12,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of acceleration and experienced a complete loss of power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensors in the accelerator pedal needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired however the service airbag warning indicator illuminated. The…

    ODI 10924945

  • March 3, 2016 · 800 miles

    Engine · Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the was jerking and decelerated independently before stalling. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge in the instrument panel failed to indicate the accurate fuel level. The contact further stated that various warning lights illuminated. The…

    ODI 10852221