HAD TO HAVE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION PLACED IN VEHICLE 1 YEAR AGO AND SUBSEQUENT WORK DONE 6 MONTHS LATER ON THE "NEW" TRANSMISSION. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER IT BEGAN SLIPPING WHEN GOING FROM STOPPED THROUGH FIRST 2 GEARS, RPMS REV OVER 3. CALLED SOUTH CHARLOTTE CHEVY TO REPORT I WOULD BE BRINGING IT BACK IN. APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES ON IT. I AM SICK OF IT!
2016 chevrolet Traverse powertrain problems
moderate 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 EQUIPMEN…
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR FACTORY REPAIR REGARDING SLIP IN GEAR SHIFTING AND UNSAFE VIBRATION BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND STILL HAS SAME UNSAFE ISSUE.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 chevrolet Traverse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 33 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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