2016 Chevrolet Traverse acceleration problems

Filed Sep 21, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · NJ

My 2016 Chevy Traverse LT with 108,750 miles had issues with the rear brake lights, and the Traction Control light would come on and the Traction Control turns off. A message appears on the dash that shows Service StabiliTrak. When I drive the vehicle to accelerate it shakes, jerks and shudders, and then it rides fine for a bit but the Traction Control is still off. I also noticed that the cruise control doesn't work either. I decided to wait a few more days hoping it would clear out, which it did for a day but the problem returned. I took the Traverse to AutoZone to use an OBD2 scanner and it showed that there is an issue with the braking switch (code C0161-00 ABS Brake Switch Circuit). A local mechanic replaced a fuse and the brake switch but the Traction Control/StabiliTrak issue hasn't been fixed. He's tried everything but the problem won't go away. Apparently this an ongoing problem with many Traverses.

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

The big problem when I drive is that it is not safe, it jerks when I start to accelerate. I took it to the nearest dealer to have the problem fixed. And they do not want to fix the problem and now I just want to get this vehicle off the roads. I do not want to cause an accident and put my family at risk.

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · MO

Something is happening to cause delayed shifting in this vehicle without warning or any rhyme or reason to it. One moment you're going 40 and all is well then suddenly the rpms go high the car slows way down and doesn't want to shift. There is no light to indicate the issue and no codes so no way to tell what to fix also no warning as to when it will happen. This car has become so unpredictable with it's shifting we have opted to park it and look into the transmission. This seems to be a common problem with Chevy traverse wish I had known that when I purchased it and I don't want to think what would happen if we were driving on the interstate.

Filed Aug 31, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

The car started getting a traction off and stability tracker n it would not run properly I was On the freeway and it happened almost caused an accident. Also it happens at random times.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 56,000 miles · KY · crash

Re: 2016 chevrolet traverse with 56,000 miles feb. 2, 2021, I was returning home from running errands , pulled into the driveway and per my normal routine, rolled just past the garage door opening in order to back into the garage. When I applied the brake, the car accelerated independently to full throttle and jumped about 10 or 12 feet, sideswiped a tree at the curve in the drive and took out a 4x4 post holding my birdfeeder. I continued applying the brake but could not stop the car. By steering, I was able to miss another tree and drove into the back yard. The car was headed toward the barn about 50 yards away, but I was able to get the transmission into park. The air bags did not deploy when I hit the tree, and I was not injured. As this was on private property with no damage except to the car, a police report was not filed. Did $12,000+ in damages plus 4 wks to fix. The chevy dealer from whom the car was purchased said they would have someone from gm to run a diagnostic. That was 2 wks ago and they still have my car but have done nothing as of yet.

Filed Apr 11, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 52,000 miles · MO

My vehicle was parked, then I started it up and three error messages were blinking: service traction control, traction control off, and service stability traction. The light with vehicle and tire marks behind it was on as well. When I started to drive it would cut in and out like it was going to die. The rear instrument panel for AC/heat also gets extremely hot. The vehicle only has 52,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 64,000 miles · NC

I had had this 2016 traverse and it has 64000 miles. It has on several occasions flashed service traction control/service stabilitrac system. It happens outta nowhere. I've taken it in several times only to be told they can't find a code. It happens while driving down the road without warning cutting power to the engine. No reason for it to happen and it's not fixed. Seems to be a common gm problem. Needs to be fixed. This happens while driving down the road. On any street. This happened again today and has happened several times.

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NM

While driving my 2016 traverse on the highway, the engine lost power and I received the stabilitrak warning, along with the ABS & check engine warning lights. I was on the interstate travelling across country when the car began to stutter, shake and with immediate loss of power, I struggled to steer of the main lanes and narrowly escaping a life-threatening crash.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 48,500 miles · MA

When driving on the highway the service stabilitrack light flashes along with traction control off and engine power reduced. The vehicle then slows to 25mph. This has happened several times and has gone away after I restart the car. This is a safety issue as I have almost been rear ended on a bridge with my daughters in the car. I ended up getting my car towed to the dealership yesterday. If you research this problem, it is a big issue. Gm should be made to do a recall for this.

Filed Jan 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 59,500 miles · NH

While driving with no warning the check engine light comes in, the dash flashes service stabiltrak, traction control off and engine power reduced. The vehicle slows down to 25 MPH and if you try to speed up it shutters and bucks. I have to pull over and return it off and then when turning it back on the check engine light stays on for about a day but other warning lights are gone. This has happened three times and I have almost been hit every time, because the vehicle just slows itself down to 25 MPH with no warning while you are driving.