2016 Chevrolet Traverse electrical problems

Filed Jun 4, 2025 · Electrical · FL

Front lights started dimming about the middle of April 2025 and now both back lights are out at the same time on June 3rd 2025.The car makes a rough grinding noise as it switches gears.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

I had to replace the timing chain. I had to replace the Torque Converter. New issues: Interior lights on the dash and radio have been going out while driving. Message center warning has been not working sometimes when using remote start in winter. Sometimes it just goes blank while driving.

Filed Apr 9, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · PA

While driving on highway, experienced sudden/acute loss of engine power. Depressed acceleration pedal, but no response from engine. No CEL. Pulled to the shoulder and vehicle couldn't start. Key starter clicks but won’t turn over. No CEL. Still have some electrical power because radio, dash lights, and AC remain on. Could not jump start, batt indicated 12V. Car has been to repair shop 8 times since Nov 2020 (purchased April 2019 used 38k miles) for same issue. Mechanics find they cannot replicate the issue. Has caused accident by sudden deceleration in high speed traffic conditions (highway).

Filed Feb 16, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Vehicle stalled going down the road. Warranty covered for new engine replacement. Then it was found that the transmission was no good. Warranty paid for new transmission. Vehicle still acting like it wants to stall after new engine, transmission, and battery. Would like to know what caused the problem to begin with and would like a full repair of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Airbags, Driver assistance · MN

Blind spot side detection modules failed due to water intrusion / corrosion (known design defect). As a result, the computer system shorted out, which caused the computer to go into a type of fault mode. While we driving down the road, the blinkers stopped working, the gauges (including speedometer) stopped working, the screens turned off, and the airbag and tire pressure warning lights activated. This is a known issue, according to the dealer repair department. A basic Google search indicates that many people are having this problem. This is a big safety issue because all of these things happened spontaneously while we were driving the vehicle. Repairing the faulty blind spot side detection modules fixes the problem--a $1,900 repair bill. GM should be made to recall these vehicles. GM should be made to reimburse customers for these repairs.

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MN

When sitting in a parking lot when the car was running, many different service now lights flashed across the dashboard. The lights on the side mirrors were on and still on. We turned off the car and the heater engine was still running even without the key in the ignition. When we tried to restart the car, it did absolutely nothing. Would not turn over or even click. It was worked on in the parking lot for 3 hours to get it to start. We had to disconnected a cord on the side of the dash and door locks, all wheel drive, driver side windows and the rear door would not work. A day later we plugged the cord back in and all the components worked except the lights on side mirrors were still on. After taking it to a dealer they confirmed that they had serviced other Chevrolet Traverse's that had the same problems. If this would have happened in traffic it could have caused an accident. No warning lamps, messages or other problems prior to this incident.

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 Apr 8, 2021 · Electrical · IL

The drivers information center (dic) is so dim it is unreadable during the day. The other functions of the photocell (e.g. - daytime running lights) function fine. The light switch for it is turned all the way up. It functions fine at night. Therefore,during the day I am not able to read any warnings on it, or any of the other information, such as tire pressure or fuel consumption data. During the day when it is malfunctioning, if I cover up the photocell on the center top of the dash for 20-30 seconds, the vehicle resorts to night time settings, and the dic is lit appropriately for nighttime.. If I then uncover the photocell, after 20-30 seconds the vehicle resorts back to daytime settings. The dic then is lit normally for daytime. This normal functioning of the dic will last 10 seconds sometimes, other times for an hour. It then once again becomes so dim as to be unreadable. (it is dim, not blank). My chevy dealer does not know what is going on, and said they have no information from gm. This is not a problem I have alone, as several blogs discuss this problem. For example - https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t51747_ds1014246. All you have to do is search for: chevy traverse drivers information center problems. This is a safety issue. What if my tire pressure is starting to rapidly decline and I cannot see that? What if I am unable to see how many miles I left in gas? Chevy does not appear to admit there is a problem. My vehicle has about 96,000 miles, and I am the original owner. It has only been serviced by a chevy dealer. There are no after market accessories or alterations. This started about a year ago, but seems to be happening more often. Blogs indicate replacing the instrument cluster fixes the problem, but no word from chevy on that.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 73,846 miles · MO

Battery keeps dying installed new battery same thing chevy fourm says cable from batter to engine defective came out vehie been stationary to start dead same thing again had to have chevy service jump start us first time an engine has loud ticking and sluggish at low heat vehicle was purchased certified pre owned have put 3500 mike's in it since purchase.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Electrical · TX · 2 injuries

While driving down hwy 175, vehicles check engine light came on with message 'service stabilitrak' followed by an abrupt loss of power. Happens regularly and without warning.