2016 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 10% of that year's 292 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles. No related recall is on file for this issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 28
- 10% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles lose power or stall suddenly at low speeds, sometimes with the dashboard and all lights going completely dark and no warning.
- Owners report the vehicle stalling and being difficult or impossible to restart, requiring several attempts before it fires back up.
- Side detection modules fail, leading to loss of blinkers, headlights, and airbag function, with owners describing long waits for backordered parts.
- A shorting wire caused the windshield washer pump and fuse to fail on one vehicle shortly after purchase.
- Power steering pump fluid leaks have dripped into a sensor box and shorted out multiple sensors, triggering a blinking check engine light.
- Stabilitrak, traction control, and check engine warnings appear together with reduced engine power, sometimes limiting speed while driving on the highway.
When 2016 Chevrolet Traverse electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 1, 2016, latest Jun 4, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Traverse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?
- NHTSA has 28 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Traverse, which is 10% of the 292 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this component on the 2016 Traverse.
- At what mileage do these electrical issues usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Traverse is 50,000 miles.
- Did the 2016 Traverse's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 2 injuries and no crashes or fires tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Traverse.
- How does 2016 compare to other Traverse model years for electrical complaints?
- The 2016 Traverse's 10% share is lower than years like 2013 (33%), 2019 (28%), and 2018 (24%), suggesting electrical complaints were relatively less common that year.