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
The engine light came on and i took it to a shop, where they told me the codes indicate that your timing chain is stretched. There is a recall on this issue but does not cover the 2010 model. I was told that the issue had been corrected with better parts, but is having the same issue the 2007,2008, and 2009 model years.
ODI 11019356
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I have an issue with the electrical system when the vehicle gets wet from rain or any kind of moisture i lose all warning chimes, blinkers on occasion, and the lights will flicker at times. Defective timing chains in a vehicle that was manufactured in 2009 where an extended warranty was issued for vehicles having faulty timing chains but since my vehicle was sold as a 2010 i don't qualify for the special extended…
ODI 10937068
Engine
The check engine light came on at around 82,000 miles. We took it to the dealership and they are telling us the timing chain is stretched and needs replaced. $2,200.00 to repair. I've done some research and this very issue was fixed under warranty for the 2007-2009 model years. For some reason gm is not warranting beyond that. While researching this issue i found instances where the chain catastrophically failed…
ODI 10946430
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the check engine, traction control, and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle's power independently reduced. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10930379
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Stability control and check engine light and transmission wont work park and now it dosent work why no recall too many complaints.
ODI 10928433
Engine · Power Train
Our 2010 traverse has just over 91,000 miles on it. We took our vehicle to a local gm dealer to have a check engine light diagnosed. The dealer came back and informed me we needed to have our timing belts replaced and would cost at least $3000 to repair. The more i dug into this diagnosis, i've come across numerous posts from other '09-'10 owners with the same issue. Some had experienced sudden loss in power while…
ODI 10925958
Engine
At approximately 92,000 miles i started getting error code p0008 on my 2010 chevy traverse. The light would come on for a few days, then off for a day or two, until finally it just stayed on all of the time. The acceleration was very poor, and the gas mileage poor as well (compared to what it had previously been getting). I change my oil well before the meter in the car tells me to, usually before 5000 miles. Dealer…
ODI 10929843
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing because i have had this vehicle a little over 1 year and put less than 18,000 miles on it and yet it is constantly in the shop for costly repairs. I am currently wondering where drivetime sources these vehicles from because a used car should not have to be in the shop as much as my car is especially when drivetime's chosed extended warranty company aeverex only wants to pay for repairs that they deem…
ODI 10924037
Engine
My 2010 traverse with 76,200 miles displayed the check engine light. I had it checked at a local parts store and the code was p0008. I took the traverse to orr chevrolet where it was diagnosed with slack in the timing chain. I contacted gm and they advised that they wouldn't do anything about it since it was a 2010 and out of the 5 year power train warranty. Despite the fact they had extended the warranty on the…
ODI 10919948
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the vehicle started to shake. The vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10971208
Engine · Power Train
I am having timing chain issues as everyone else i have seen or read about my sub only 78,000 miles and gm will not extend the warranty on this part
ODI 10924841
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to eric von schledorn chevrolet buick (805 e green bay ave, saukville, wi…
ODI 11079123
Engine
TIMING CHAIN IS LOOSE. LOOSING FUEL AND POWER.
ODI 11246543
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.
ODI 10937932
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. Upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
ODI 10928412
Engine
Blown engine @. 55,000 miles while driving at normal speed.
ODI 10908513
Engine
Car stopped functioning in middle of highway with no warning. Was very dangerous situation with 2 small children in the vehicle. No steering, no power brakes and no engine. Traverse was purchased new in aug 2010 and has approx. 55,000 miles. Needs new engine. Had chain issues in jan 2015.
ODI 10884323
Engine · Power Train
The timing chain has stretched and the dealer says it will take 19 hours to change it. Auto mfg went to timing chains from rubber belts, so they don't have to change it. The warranty is for 5 yrs or 100,000 miles. This is a known issue and the warranty for this expensive job should be extended. Once the chain brakes, the car is done. The car makes noise and doesn't accelerate properly because of this issue. First…
ODI 10865091
Engine
Vehicle keeps pulling code p0008. Gets sluggish after engine light comes on. Seems there was a recall for the 2009 models that were having the same issues.
ODI 10860830
Engine
Our 2010 traverse was diagnosed with a stretched timing chain with only 63,400 miles. This is a major repair cost- chevy dealer estimate of $4364! This is a documented and admitted defect by general motors for the 2009 model year traverse. Our vehicle is an early 2010 model year vehicle (built sep 3, 2009 and put into service jan 4, 2010). Gm is aware of this wide spread issue and has not accepted responsibility for…
ODI 11096628
Engine
At 84000 miles the emissions light came on yet nothing was a red flag while driving. No noises or anything seemed different. Had diagnostics completed and timing chain was stretched and needed replaced. Codes p0008, p0009, p0017 appeared. Cost $2500. Our warranty was up at 83000 miles. Seems this is a common problem yet the dealership never mentioned any of this during the sale. Gm should have a recall on this!!
ODI 10863342
Engine
Major headaches with my 2010 chev traverse with so many issues including recalls and the timing chain being replaced/repaired recently. And now, the engine failed....it needs a new or rebuilt engine. Unfortunately i'm beyond my warranty of 5 years / 100,000 miles. Cost with labor to replace the engine is about $7,000 +. It's not worth it and i still owe $4,800 on the loan. The dealer stated the timing chain issue…
ODI 10853935
Engine
At approximately 90,000 miles the check engine light came on and after it was evaluated at the chevrolet dealership i was notified the timing chain went out and i had a gmpp extended warranty and the chevrolet dealership repaired the timing chain. 6,000 miles later the check engine light appeared by flashing repeatedly and the engine seized and the dealership investigated and stated the catalytic converter…
ODI 10849734
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The stability/track light turned on while driving home from a meeting. The airbag service light goes on and off too.
ODI 10845654
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Suspension
While driving our vehicle some sensors starting to go off and we started losing power to the vehicle which in turn caused a huge and very dangerous situation. The traverse we were driving showed a traction control, service stabilitrak signal. It began to lose power and slow down. If we were in the middle of the highway we would have wrecked, luckily we were not. I have noticed that this has been an issue on many…
ODI 10824875