general problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse - part 1

130 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2016 Traverse.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2026

There is an open recall on my 2016 Chevrolet Traverse that I have been trying to get resolved for almost 2 years. I finally opened a case with gm (#{xxx]) back on February 15, 2026 in an effort to escalate the repair. I received a call from a gm rep who has been less than helpful telling me the recall was completed in February of 2024 at a dealership in south carolina. I explained to him that my vehicle is housed in florida and has never been to south carolina. It is clear he is not interested in finding a resolution to my issue. He calls once a week to inform me he's working on it and will get back to me next week. This has been going on for a month. My grandchildren are often passengers in this vehicle and I have major concerns for their safety. It should not take 2 years to get this issue resolved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2026

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed that parts were in the warehouse, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags). The local dealer was made aware of the issue and stated that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that a call would be received when parts became available; however, the contact had not yet received a call. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2025

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2024

My vehicle has had issues starting off and on with in the last year of having the vehicle. I replaced the battery and alternator. And now we think it's the neutral safety switch. I went to go check the recalls and I see that I had a recall on the front air bag module needs replaced too. I have not received anything in the mail by the dealership or calls.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2024

Nothing has happened currently but I have reported this issue to have it serviced and was told that since the status is stuck in limbo there is nothing I can do, this isn’t safe for me nor my family taking that risk every day as a every day driver.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2024

Unresolved recall.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2024

Recall for defective air bag was issued may 10, 2023. Over one year later, there is still no remedy available. Manufacturer recall number: n232404980. Nhtsa recall number: 23v334.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2024

I would like the recall defect fixed on my vehicle. It’s been a year since the recall came out. It’s a serious recall involving possible loss of life and no consumer should be exposed to this deadly risk. Make gm move forward and quickly fix this defect in its cars.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2024

Concerned that the airbag recall has been a known death threat for over a year with still no replacement parts. If the parts can't be procured I should be provided a new equivalent car, shouldn't I? it's anxiety inducing to know I could be killed by supposed safety features in my vehicle.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2024

Can't trade vehicle in due to recall not being fixed by gm.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2024

Still waiting for a resolution to the recall notice.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2024

There has been a recall regarding the airbags for a year now and there's still no remedy available. This is a safety recall that they say could result in death of driver if the airbag module were to explode. This needs to be repaired.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2024

Recall was reported 5/10/2023. I have brought my vehicle to chevy dealership. Remedy still not available. I am driving with risk of air bag inflator rupture and metal shrapnel. I feel as if this is an unsafe situation and chevy is not offering any solution.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

We have tried several times to get a new airbag installed. In fact, we had an early morning appointment with concord Chevrolet to have new airbags installed that were recalled. Sounds dangerous to us if we should be in an accident that they would fire metal parts at us risking our lives. My husband took the car in as promised, and when he got there they said they didin't have the replacement airbags. What is going on? it's been months now. We drive the car and pray that we don' get iin an accident needing airbags. Chevrolet has got to furnish them soon! no more waiting around. Is there any other place where we can find them???.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:  23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2024

June 2023 I received notice of a recall. As of today the parts for recall are still unavailable with no eta. This is taking too long while putting me, a driver, at risk of injury or death if airbag goes off.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2024

No issue has occurred yet. However, I was told to file a complaint due to the slowness of the recall fix. The recall occurred in June 2023 and nearly 9 months later there is still no remedy available.


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