YearToAvoid

2016 Chevrolet Traverse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 8% of its 292 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden power/traction loss with stabilitrak warnings and, in some cases, brake failure to stop the vehicle. No related recall exists for this issue.

Brakes complaints
23
8% of 292
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
50,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the dash suddenly displaying "service stabilitrak" and "traction control off" while driving, followed by a jolt or shudder in the vehicle.
  • Several drivers describe the engine power being reduced without warning, cutting speed down to 25 mph even on highways.
  • Some owners report the brakes failing to stop the car on demand, with the ABS system not engaging even at full pedal pressure.
  • One driver described the brake pedal causing unexpected full-throttle acceleration instead of stopping the vehicle when parking.
  • A few complaints mention the vehicle bucking or feeling stuck in gear alongside the stabilitrak and brake warnings.

When 2016 Chevrolet Traverse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2016, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2016Nov 2017Mar 2018Feb 2019Sep 2019Oct 2023Oct 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201069 (10%)
  2. 2011138 (23%)
  3. 201295 (27%)
  4. 201348 (30%)
  5. 2014134 (24%)
  6. 201529 (9%)
  7. 201623 (8%)
  8. 201716 (4%)
  9. 201843 (9%)
  10. 201922 (5%)
  11. 20209 (4%)
  12. 20219 (10%)
  13. 20229 (9%)
  14. 202313 (15%)
  15. 202459 (43%)
  16. 2025112 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Traverse, which is 8% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse brakes?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for this brake complaint category on the 2016 Traverse.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2016 Traverse?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 50,500 miles.
Did the 2016 Traverse brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported for the 2016 Traverse, with no fires.
How does the 2016 Traverse compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2016 Traverse's 8% share of brake complaints is lower than years like 2013 (30%) and 2011 (23%), but higher than 2017 (4%) and 2020 (4%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.