2016 Chevrolet Traverse air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 163 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, 42% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 163 42% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The car was broadsided on Interstate 40 Westbound outside of Knoxville, TN on 3-12-22 by a Tractor Trailer and totaled. The airbags did not deploy allowing the driver to hit her head on the window of the vehicle causing her head trauma. In Oct of 2021 The same vehicle hit a 200 pound dear head on at 65mph and destroyed the front end and the air bags did not deploy then either.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the service air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints