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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse takes 5W-30 Synthetic Blend with a total capacity of 6 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Synthetic Blend as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls5 15V609000
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.
15V833000
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.
21V246000
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.
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Technical Service Bulletins941 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK POWER TRAIN ENGINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL WHEELS EQUIPMENT FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA SEATS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL SUSPENSION TIRES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY UNKNOWN OR OTHER VISIBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM VISIBILITY/WIPER STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR BAGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL INTERIOR LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) WHEELS:RIM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES TIRES:TREAD/BELT STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
PIT5074M ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2019-11-05
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
PIT3271J SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK 2019-11-12
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
PIP5621A POWER TRAIN 2019-11-22
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
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