2010 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- traction control · 11 records
- engine light · 9 records
- light came · 8 records
- check engine · 8 records
- several times · 6 records
- control service · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Dash lamp backlighting goes dim intermittently. Dealer could not duplicate. No repair performed. Also complained about a one-time incident where, when entering a dark garage from sunlight, headlights did not come on. No action taken. *tr the consumer stated there was a scrapping noise that appeared to be coming from the steering wheel. The steering gear failed and was replaced. The failure recurred. The transmission…
ODI 10645069
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
July 1st 2014: i was backing out of a parking stall at work and heard 3 dings, looked at my dash, saw the traction control off light flash, and then the car powered down. I could not get it to restart and called for a tow. After a few days in the shop i got my car back and all seemed fine. They cleared some "codes". August 23rd 2014: i went grocery shopping - went to start my car and guess what happened again. Same…
ODI 10629409
Electrical System
When i shut the vehicle off, radio stays on. I keep opening and shutting the door with no success. Have to start it and turn it off to eventually get it to turn off. Back up alarm sometimes keeps beeping, even after i take it out of reverse. Have to turn vehicle off than back on to stop it. *tr
ODI 10594115
Electrical System · Engine
My car engine continues to run while the key is out of the ignition. This has happened several times, i have to put the key in and try turning the ignition off several times before the engine will actually shut down, after each incident this drains my battery and then my car requires to be jumped it also has takes several attempts to get the car running again and sometimes after this happens it puts my car in "limp"…
ODI 10607390
Air Bags · Electrical System
Air bag warning light for passenger air bag came on. We received a recall notice about this issue and took the vehicle in to the dealer. They completed the required repair for under the recall but that did not correct the problem. Dealer advised of additional fees to diagnose the issue. We contacted gm and received authorization for the dealer to conduct a diagnosis of the problem. The result concluded the "sdm" had…
ODI 10597621
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 70 mph, the traction control, engine speed reduce, and the stabilitrak warning lights illuminated. The vehicle decelerated to 20 mph independently. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where it was shut off and restarted. The vehicle resumed normal operation, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for…
ODI 10658911
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Our 2010 chevy traverse ltz is currently in the shop reference heater/defroster not working and engine light coming on. The vehicle has been in the shop several times this year for ac problems, fluid leaks and numerous sensors failing. The steering problem was discussed with repair facility on several occasions. The problem according to them could not be duplicated. We had to ask the dealership personal to…
ODI 10548060
Electrical System
This car has been nothing but problems, have had to the service shop many times with "nothing found" will sit not moving and the door locks with start going up and down, lack of power, drivers door must be unlocked manually, radio will not turn off even when car is off and driver door is open, car will not turn off even after the key is out of the ignition sometimes will last as long as 20 minutes before it will…
ODI 10492912
Electrical System
Radio stays on after car has been turned off, keys taken out of ignition, and driver door has been opened. Sometimes have to slam drivers door a few times before it will shut everything off, have tried turning on then back off but that does not help either.. *tr
ODI 10586659
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2010 traverse power steering went completely out. Still not working. My truck tends to roll some after being in park on the brakes. My windows power doesn't work thru driver door. My ac stop blowing thru front vents. My seatbelts doesnt work properly. My second row pops up and glide while sitting in the seat. This truck has many problems. *js
ODI 10579401
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the temperature adjustment was distracting because instead of there being turning knobs to adjust the temperature, there were digital buttons instead. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. *tr
ODI 10512095
Electrical System
2010 traverse is dangerous to operate, turn signal does not work, can not control air or heat have to stop car turn motor off and back on . Will work for a while dealer and gm do not know whats wrong, march 26/2012 still not working. *tr
ODI 10452995
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly accelerated and gas pedal stuck at about 65 miles per hour. I immediately took my foot off the accelerator and begin trying to brake the vehicle. At the first available opportunity, i pulled to the side of the expressway. While keeping both feet on the brake, i placed the transmission into park. The vehicle continued to rev rpms at the equivalent of about 65 miles per hour. I used my right hand to…
ODI 10442122
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
The rear climate control knobs are to hot to touch after turning the vehicle on. *tr
ODI 10434031
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph with the air conditioner activated when suddenly without warning, the air conditioner blower failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they were unable to locate the problem. The failure recurred for the second time and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer who suggested immediately after…
ODI 10425632
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact was traveling 45 mph with the air conditioner activated when the air became hot. In addition, the contact shut off the vehicle and was unable to restart the vehicle. The current and failure mileages was 12,000. Updated 01/26/11*lj the consumer stated all the gauges dropped to zero and the windows would not open after the engine was turned off. The vehicle…
ODI 10356620
Electrical System
I have had trouble from the beginning and have had it checked with no answers found. The car has locked by itself (with and without keys in ignition), sometimes the car will "ding/alarm" when the door is open and keys are in ignition and sometimes it won't, windows have rolled down by themselves, windows won't move when lever is pushed (only happened a couple times), back up "beep" sound (for back up camera) keeps…
ODI 10461104
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving, she noticed a bell ringing inside the vehicle and the temperature gauge was rising. The contact called the dealership who stated that the emission system may have been the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the vehicle was located at the time of the complaint; a mechanic stated that the…
ODI 10353083
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The service stabilitrak, service traction control, park assist off and check engine lights illuminated. Upon restarting the vehicle, it functioned normally but the check engine service light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer system was reset. The failure…
ODI 10344178