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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stockers chevrolet (701 benner pike, state college, pa 16801, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain malfunctioned. As a result, the engine failed and blew out four cylinders.…
ODI 11101825
Engine
Timing chains stretched. Reviewed online complaints and this is a common problem for this vehicle. Chevy has not issued a recall. Check engine light came on and would go off sometimes. When i took the vehicle in i was told that my strut was also leaking. $3000 later i have new timing chains and breaks, and still need to pay an additional $1000 for the struts. I drive mainly highway to and from work. No reason timing…
ODI 11100525
Engine
We had a check engine light come on and when tested we received several different codes. The vehicle did not accelerate and ran rough. The dealership informed us that the timing chain had stretched and needed to be replaced. This appears to be a common issue with several different gm cars including the acadia and enclave. Gm provides a special coverage adjustment for several makes and models for this issue under…
ODI 11100564
Engine
Takata recall for the timing chains. My family and i was on our way to chicago when i heard a knocking noise. I pulled over to the side and had my car towed to the dealership. They advised me that the timing chain was the issue and was a known issue on these cars.
ODI 11105324
Engine
Vehicle has 89k miles and engine light came on. Per diagnostic code and mechanic, vehicle needs new timing chain. The timing chain should last up to 120k miles. This is a known issue with the gm timing chains used at that time and gm will not warranty/provide special coverage to my vehicle. If i drive the vehicle (which i will not) it can stop running at any time and the timing chain can break which will blow the…
ODI 11083361
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to chevrolet of naperville (1515 w ogden ave, naperville, il 60540, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for additional diagnostic testing, but the cause of…
ODI 11190918
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated off and on. The vehicle was taken to james martin chevrolet ([redacted], detroit, mi 48202, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11082143
Engine
2010 chevrolet traverse. Consumer writes in regards to timing chain. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined to offer any assistance. *js
ODI 11096269
Engine
Stretched timing chain with only 45000 miles. Recall of like issue for 2007, 2008, and 2009 but not for 2010 model year
ODI 11074356
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have a 2010 chevy traverse. First it started with a warning lights of the stabilizing track being turned off and my abs light came on. On 2/18/2018 my reduce engine warming popped on while i'm doing 75mph and my car lost power while i'm on the california freeway, shaking and slowing completely down. I'm pregnant and i was scared that someone couldn't of just slammed right into me. I pulled over to shut down my…
ODI 11073561
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lewiston auto, [redacted], lewiston, mn 55952) where it was diagnosed that the timing belt failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 11115423
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Every time when it's real cold out and i'm driving my stabilitrak come on and my engine reduced power clean throttle body already don't know what the problem is here's a recall on throttle body for a 2010 chevy traverse need to call chevy dealer and see what the problem is
ODI 11062699
Engine
Engine stopped while driving through parking lot at work.
ODI 11064369
Engine
At roughly 130000 miles, i took my vehicle to a mechanic because of a check engine light that was on. I was told that it was due to my timing chains. I have known of another case of the same problem in a vehicle with the same engine as mine that had the exact same thing happen. The mechanic told me that he fixed at lease 12 vehicles with this problem in the last year.
ODI 11058524
Engine · Power Train
At 90,000 miles, a p0008 code came up and the entire timing chain system needed to be replaced. The cost was $2870.00 because the entire motor had to be dropped. If the vehicle was a 2009, they would have repaired it under warranty but because it was a 2010, chevy would not do anything about it.
ODI 11054741
Engine · Power Train
P008 p0017 same problems with earlier years. This should be covered as well. Driving and check engine light comes on to show these codes. Cost for repair is way too much money.
ODI 11081120
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Power steering and timing chain failed in vehicle at 74k miles. There are several complaints regarding the same issues from other owners of this vehicle. General motors has not accepted responsibility for this issue which has been widely reported. While in motion on november 4, 2017, our vehicle became difficult to maneuver eventually shutting off. Upon trying to restart the vehicle we heard a grinding sound. We…
ODI 11057257
Engine · Unknown Or Other
In 2015, our vehicle began making weird sound on acceleration and deceleration. Acceleration would ramp slowly or stall sporadically while in motion. We took it into a chevy dealership, where we were told that the timing chain was stretched. We paid for the repair. In november 2017, the same events occurred again while in motion. Again the dealership stated that the issue was a stretched internal timing chain.
ODI 11052650
Engine · Power Train
Premature stretching of the timing chain. This is a documented and admitted defect by general motors for the 2009 model year traverse vehicles, service bulletins 10287c - april 2012 and 11340a - may 2012. Our vehicle, which is labeled as an early 2010 model year vehicle (built in october 2009) was built in the same factory (spring hill, tn) and with the same components (3.6l v6 engine) as the vehicles that were…
ODI 11053468
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My check engine light appeared this evening in my 2010 traverse as well as service stabilitrack and traction control. As i accelerated my fuel level indicator went down and when i hit the brakes it would shoot up to full. I am one of many to deal with the issue with specifically a chevy traverse.
ODI 11030602
Engine · Steering
The steering rack on this vehicle went making it impossible to steer. This has been the case in many of these vehicles of this year. Prior years of this make and model have been recalled for the same issue but as of yet the 2010 has not. They replaced my steering pump and told me the rack was gone and would be 1700 to replace. The car cannot be driven as it is unsafe. The timing chain is also gone which is another…
ODI 11032153
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Received engine code p0008 within 24 hours of purchasing used from russ darrow dealership
ODI 11024810
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ryan chevrolet (1800 south broadway, minot, nd 58701) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3752702765. No further assistance was provided. The…
ODI 11061228
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. A dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,508.
ODI 11020376
Engine
My automatic transmission won't shift to higher gears when i accelerate. I have to pull over, come to a complete stop, shift the car into park and then back to drive. That somehow "resets" the transmission and the engine behaves normally after that. This happens almost daily. Frustrating thing is that mechanics have only been able to make it happen once. They say they are unable to id what's wrong. I don't…
ODI 11020111