The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse — the 3.6L V6 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 381 complaints · 607 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Traverse manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 739
- General Information 1,946
- Accessories & Equipment 6,264
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 475
- Body & Frame 2,232
- Brakes 566
- Restraints 320
- Drivelines & Axles 122
- Steering 251
- Electrical 4,029
- Suspension 188
- Engine Mechanical 879
- Transmission 842
- Engine Performance 3,372
- Front 235
- Rear 205
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Traverse
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 15V609000A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Seats · 15V833000If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intende.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 23V334000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occ.
- Air Bags — critical fasteners · 21V246000Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Air Bags — frontal · 21V782000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occ.
Owners have filed 381 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 607 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Traverse. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Traverse manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Traverse?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 across the LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Traverse problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Traverse, covering visibility, seats, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Traverse wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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