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2016 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

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Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

68000 mi
Torque converter replaced under Certified Pre-Owned warranty. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

2300 mi
While accelerating there was a violent bang from under the car. After that, no power to the wheels. After 9 days with loaner, shop report says failed 3-5-R housing, pistons ok, reconditioned 35R assembly, cleaned valve body of metal debris.. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

8800 mi
Right rear paint chipping on bumper 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

18968 mi
axel shaft nut came loose, so the dealership replaced the right front axel shaft nut under warranty 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

96000 mi

US $130
Left lower beam headlight was replaced. It involved removing most of the front of the truck to reach it the correct way. I had replaced the right one about 15 months ago by going through the inner wheel well but cold weather precluded doing that this time. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Arkansas, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

23000 mi
Radio changed channel when car hit a bump in road. Dealer updated radio software and checked antenna connections. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018

40000 mi

US $217
Transmission cooling lines were leaking and replaced. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

63000 mi

US $600
Rear(auxiliary) a/c card condenser and motor replaced due to leaks in the condenser. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Alaska, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

10000 mi
Left side front bearing 
Dec 2016

13000 mi
Awd is off warning flashed 3 different times. Discovered low voltage fluxing to rear awd but couldn't I.D. a failure. 
May 2018

30000 mi
Vehicle started up and was barely able to run..vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed and replaced 2 fuel injectors with seal kits. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

51460 mi

C $1200
Refrigerant tubing to the rear ac unit failed. Tubing was replaced. Caused by poor engineering of the tubing routing. 
Nov 2021

62248 mi

C $1200
Condenser had a leak. Required changing condenser. 
Jan 2022

63860 mi

C $612
Right rear wheel bearing failure. Replaced wheel bearing 
Chevrolet Traverse in Washington, United States
May 2016 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016

23000 mi
Rear floor vent cover popped off and rear driver side passenger seat not flipping up to slide. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2015 - Nov 2019
May 2018

26500 mi
Power steering hose leaking. Hose replaced and reset. Fixed under warranty. 
Chevrolet Traverse in West Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

12000 mi
Trailer brake control causing cruise control to not function. Disabled brake control and cruise works. New brake control ordered. 
Sep 2016

11000 mi
AWD system failure 

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