Recalls for your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse

Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse

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DEFECT #1 - SEATS


Posted on: 2015-12-11
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 chevrolet traverse, gmc acadia, and buick enclave vehicles manufactured november 6, 2015, to november 12, 2015.  The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

Consequence
If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on january 29, 2016.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.  Gm's number for this recall is 21930.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR


Posted on: 2015-09-29
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 chevrolet traverse, gmc acadia, and buick enclave vehicles manufactured august 18, 2015 to september 24, 2015.  Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

Consequence
A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Gm has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge.  Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced.  If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, gm will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing.  The recall began on september 30, 2015.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is 15780.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles.  The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2021-10-07
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2008-2017 buick enclave and 2013-2017 chevrolet traverse vehicles.  The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 3, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on january 10, 2022.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  Gm's number for this recall is n212349040.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2021-10-07
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2008-2017 buick enclave and 2013-2017 chevrolet traverse vehicles.  The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on november 3, 2021.  Owner notification letters were mailed on january 10, 2022.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  Gm's number for this recall is n212349040.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles.  The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-04-08
Description
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 buick enclave, 2010-2019 chevrolet traverse, and 2011-2016 gmc acadia vehicles.  The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021.  Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  Gm's number for this recall is n202321200.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.