2010 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- 155
- 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.
Among these 155 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- timing chain · 79 records
- check engine · 53 records
- engine light · 39 records
- needed replaced · 22 records
- light came · 21 records
- failure mileage · 20 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 67 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The biggest issue is intermittently going into "low engine" mode, warning blinks for only a second then the car will not go more than 10 miles an hour. This is quite dangerous to me, my family, and other drivers- imagine this happening on the freeway? Does this issue need to result in a death before it is looked into by the company? The car will not shift out of gears- happens intermittently with no warning signs…
ODI 11267013
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
P10017 AND P0018- TIMING CHAINS GONE BAD
ODI 11258384
Engine
The timing chain needed to be replaced. It's the same chain that was recalled on the 2009 traverse. The engine takes a while to accelerate.
ODI 11306880
Engine · Steering
Tried to call nhtsa number for assistance. It is disconnected. Need to update complaint number 11205680. Date occurred is inaccurate and want it to be accurate if questioned by representative. Accidentally put april 19th as timing chain problem date. It was actually april 25th. Please update.
ODI 11206097
Engine · Steering
2010 chevrolet traverse 130k miles(told it is in kil.) 2nd owner. All oil changes and services done. 2 major issues. Suv made loud noise and lost all control of steering and other functions and car shut down while on a freeway, going high speeds, while traveling with 3 children. Almost hit from behind by 2 cars. Was told by gm service center that the timing chain fell off/mechanical failure due to skipping. Other…
ODI 11205680
Engine
Check engine is on. Took to a mechanic and was told timing chain problem and that this has been happening quite often with the traverse. Time for a recall
ODI 11204200
Engine
My timing chain is going bad with only 104,000 miles. To fix will require a new engine.
ODI 11195037
Engine
Loss of power while driving though intersection. P0008 set. Timing chain needs to be replaced. Vehicle has 93000mi. Gm customer satisfaction #10287 for 10 years / 120k mi applies only for 2009 model year but has same llt engine.
ODI 11204288
Engine
My vehicle has the check engine light on and is throwing dtc code p0008 which is caused by premature wear of the timing chain(s). This seems to be a well known issue and in fact the same engine has a "special warranty" on the 2009 traverse and several other lambda platform vehicles prior to 2010. This is the same engine. The special warranty currently in place on the older models is 11340-c. This condition could…
ODI 11193869
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have antifreeze in the engine it has been leaking fluid. I took it to a shop and they told me the antifreeze is in the engine and i needed a new engine. I also put a power steering pump in because the car was having issues turning two years into me having the suv. I bought the suv in 2015. It has been ine issue after another.
ODI 11183667
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Timing chain as well as catalytic converter completely destroyed after the timing chain was installed by a chevrolet dealership less than 1 year go. Check engine light came on vehicle went into safety mode and now will not start. Chevrolet will not help cover the cost of repairs since it is out of warranty. The car only has 48000 miles
ODI 11180112
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was parked the traction control light came on. When i started driving the car would only go 10 mph. When i looked up the problemb it sounds like a lot of traverse owners are having the same problem why have they not recalled. For this issue
ODI 11171286
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mall chevrolet ([redacted], cherry hill, nj 08002, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer…
ODI 11266871
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The check engine light has been on for two years in my traverse and my local mechanic doesn't know why. For about the same amount of time, when filling the tank we have to turn all electronics off and then after the fill we have to pump the gas pedal and coax it into starting. Again, local mechanic doesn't know what to do that won't cost a fortune, so advised to continue driving if what we do works. For the last…
ODI 11164354
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the engine power was reduced. Chuck fairbanks chevrolet (629 n interstate 35 e, desoto, tx 75115, [redacted]) diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from an extended warranty campaign and recommended having a dealer diagnose the vehicle. The…
ODI 11179837
Engine
I came outside one morning turned the car on and it started but wouldn't stay on towed it to the shop and was told my timing chain was no good
ODI 11154659
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated periodically when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,500.
ODI 11162301
Engine
Check engine light comes on and off during time that the vehicle is stationary or while moving. Worn timing chains; timing chains and guides require replacement of old chains which were still used on the traverse built in april 2010. Chevrolet has many documented blogs of these timing chains being bad but still used them in their builds.
ODI 11141934
Engine
While driving to work check engine light came on. Took to chevey dealer in somerset ky to have code pulled. Was told the timing chain needed replaced. Was told this was not a common problem but after researching found out it is very common for this vehicle. Other issues with this vehicle has also been air going out and airbag problems. Very frustrating to have to repair so much on a vehicle that doesn't even have…
ODI 11153054
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle was on the highway when i got off the exit the car started making a weird noise . I tried making a right and the car jerked and almost flipped over it's the third time it does this . This is a huge safety concern. I tried fixing the issue all three times and it keeps happening .
ODI 11142786
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the "oil pressure low/shut engine off" message illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to james chevrolet of johnstown (108 s comrie avenue, johnstown, ny 12095) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed replacement. The…
ODI 11122714
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
It stop running while driving and keys get stuck in the ignition multiple times . Accelerates itself or fails to pick up the speed on the highway. I had many fixed and they go right in the same problem.
ODI 11140534
Engine
EVAPORATOR LEAKING. NO WORKING A/C IN CAR.
ODI 11114663
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving with my daughter my truck started to pick up speed than slow down as if it was about to cut off. The check engine light came on than the engine power started to reduce .we had it checked out and we told several different codes showed. The vehicle will not turn back on. The dealership informed us that the timing chain had stretched and needed to be replaced. After looking up recalls on the vehicle and…
ODI 11102305
Engine
My traverse currently has 75k miles and is already having problems with the timing chain. I took it to chevy but. Was going to be around 3k to get fixed. This car is almost brand new and we've taken care of it and upper maintenance. Its still running but the check engine light is on and i cant afford it. I thought chevy would stick to their word and keeping great quality cars. Ive always bought chevy and currently…
ODI 11299618