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 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 2010 traverse from molle chevy in blue springs 3 years ago. We have 61,000 miles and were sent letters to go have more recalls and "special adjustments" done. (chevy's way of more recalls without calling them that) besides many other codes, this weeks p0008 code is a known timing chain issue. Since we took it in and it wasn't one of the special adjustments, they made us pay for the $90 diagnostic,…
ODI 10824778
Engine · Power Train
My traverse just pulled a p0008 and p0017 engine code. After bringing it to the mechanic, i had an oil flush and induction system cleaning. The following day the p0008 code when off again. This is specific for the timing chain and cylinder heads. Apparently there was a recall and warranty extension for 08-09 chevy traverses however that has not transferred over to my particular model year. My vehicle is 1 year out…
ODI 10819772
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle drove abnormally rough and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain stretched and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
ODI 10929400
Engine · Power Train
Engine was running rough; vehicle was sluggish. Check engine light came on. Dealership, burlington chevrolet, ran a diagnostic and there were some failed codes (p0011 and p008), all related to the camshaft and timing chains. To repair, it would cost about $2,700 since i was six months over the powertrain warranty. They contacted gm and they stated that it would cost me $681 plus tax. I agreed to have the repairs…
ODI 10816188
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the power steering rack and the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The details were not available. In addition, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 75,827.
ODI 10810157
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on highway going 70mph. Traction control/stabilitrak off came on dash along with park assist off. I felt the engine lose power and speed dropped to 25mph. I has to swerve and miss several cars from hitting me due to this reduce speed on the highway. Pressed on the peddle to speed up and the engine would not go past 1st gear ( well at least that's what it felt like) i had the car towed home. To afraid…
ODI 10808097
Engine
I have a 2010 chevy traverse with 67,000 miles on it. Check engine light comes on and detects timing chains. Take it to the dealership and $3200 later had new timing chains put on. There is no way with that amount of mileage that this should have to be repaired yet. When is this recall going to take effect!!!! On top of that the warranty expired in march, so no help what so ever..... Gm needs to step up.
ODI 10789463
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the stabilitrac and motor power reduced indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut off, restarted, and returned to normal for a few miles before the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently on several occasions. The vehicle was…
ODI 10788331
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car could have gotten me killed. I was on my way to work,stopped at a stop sign and when i mashed the gas to go it said stability track off ,motor reduced. My car literally was in the road with traffic coming. There was no way to turn it off . Another day i had to pull over on a four lane because it done the same and wouldn't go. This is so dangerous to anyone who has these chevy traverse.i have looked at many…
ODI 10786225
Engine
My traverse just pulled a p0008 and p0017 engine code. After bringing it to the mechanic, i had an oil flush and induction system cleaning. The following day the p0008 code when off again. This is specific for the timing chain which is directly affecting the cam and crank positioning (creating sluggish performance and poor fuel economy) apparently there was a recall and warranty extension for 08-09 chevy traverses…
ODI 10778335
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalled out 1 month prior to this particular incident in the middle of a residential intersection. Check engine light did not come on either. Took the car into goodyear for a check and nothing showed up on their computer, car was driven for 20 min without incident either. Was advised to try and use a fuel injection flush. Gasoline could be smelled inside the car after the stalling incident. 9/13/15: while…
ODI 10777685
Engine
Traction control warning light flashed on and off several times. When it was on the steering became difficult. Tried to pass a slow moving truck. Engine rpms when up but vehicle did not accelerate. Check engine light came on. Had mechanic check code and the following codes show up u0121, u0073 and u0121 he stated a product safety notice #14515b had been issued for this problem. Contacted a chevy dealer and was told…
ODI 10763059
Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts
I have had the power train repaired twice, once while under warranty, and then at cost. I have paid more than $2k on the repair and yet the check engine light stays on and a check of the error codes reveals the same problem. The vehicle has failed emissions testing as a result of the problem. I've seen numerous complaints on this site with the same issues. There's definitely a defect within this model year's engine…
ODI 11096696
Engine
Timing chain is stretched after 102,000 miles; repair is $2500; gm extended the warranty for this problem on 2007 to 2009; the same problem exists for 2010 but gm has not extended the warranty; oil was changed regularly; timing chain should not go after 5 yrs, 100k miles. Gm must extend warranty for this model year due to this ongoing design flaw.
ODI 10783616
Engine
I am writing you this letter to file an official complaint against general motors regarding my 2010 chevy traverse. On august 6th 2015, while driving my car 55mph, the engine seized causing loss of power steering and power breaks. As you can imagine, this put my family in a dangerous situation. Our licensed mechanic told us the reason the engine seized is a 'spun rod barring.' we were told that a spun rod barring is…
ODI 10823282
Engine
Car was parked and running, turned off the key and pulled it out of ignition and the car stayed running. Had to put key back in and turn 'on', then turned off and it turned off the way it should. Concerned how this will affect my steering/electrical/brakes/ and anything else that the ignition affects.
ODI 10734480
Engine · Power Train
Engine appears to have a significant loss of power. Code p0008 comes up on the code reader and scanning the engine with a scan tool reveals that the timing chain is having issues. With some research i found nhtsa reference- 10043857 and tsb reference- sb-11340 for this issue. Gm states that it was an issue with 2006 to 2009 models. I feel though that the problem has not gone away with the 2010 model as the customer…
ODI 10725061
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have been hearing noise coming from vehicle for the last 2months,i have had 3 recalls on my vehicle in the last year.the noise is coming from the engine area,they meaning the machanics cannot figure out where the noise is coming from. Theyhave finally figured it out and its coming om the engine/also there was a recallon the anti freeze container and i brought it to kerbeck in atlantic city they said there is no…
ODI 10716617
Engine · Power Train
Brought the 2010 chevy traverse to dealer for a leaking water pump that was fixed under warranty in november. Vehichle was in reduced power mode once it was started up after work was completed on water pump. At that time i was informed the timing chain was stretched and had to be replaced. The gm dealer quoted me $1834 to replace. Unacceptable at this mileage for a timing chain to be stretched that much. Gm needs to…
ODI 10716357
Engine
The timing chains of the engine stretched prematurely cause engine service check light to activate. Chains needed to be replaced to ensure proper functioning and prevent engine failure.
ODI 10716097
Engine · Power Train
Apr.2015: vehicle constantly stalled, engine light on at less than 60k. Oct. 2015: had to replace the starter twice and repair the fly wheel. Repair costs=$2,000. Engine light still on. Timing chain problems, additional $2600 est. Costs. Vehicle needs inspection and will not pass with codes p0018-0007 stored. Not fair that we should have to incure these costs. Gm should cover this under their "special policy" for…
ODI 10861650
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving above 50 mph in temperatures below 40 degrees, the "service stabilitrack, engine powering slow" message would display and the speed would suddenly reduce to approximately 30 mph. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (hubler chevrolet in rushville, in) were notified and did not assist. The vin was invalid. The…
ODI 11081105
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck was being driven on the freeway, driver accelerated to pass another vehicle and it acted as though it had run out of gas. It was pushed to the gas station and filled up with gas, then it wouldn't start and eventually the battery died. It was jump started and drove a few miles to the house with a knocking sound. Independent mechanic evaluated it and said the engine is blown. It had regular maintenance, without…
ODI 10711803
Engine · Power Train
While driving around 40 mph several dtc codes appeared on the dic including stability service and engine power reduced. Vehicle speed reduced significantly (20-30mph) while in moving traffic and extremely bad weather conditions. Took vehicle to the dealer who reported codes of p0008 (timing chain stretched), p2610 (ecm faults) and p2101 or p1122 (not sure but dealer stated throttle body control error). Vehicle is…
ODI 10694238
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
On the way to longview texas, we were driving on the loop in palestine when the stabilitrak light came on, the check engine light came on, and park assist light came on. The vehicle lost power quickly and we had to cross two lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I am pregnant and my (xxx) year old was in the car. Vehicle was towed, i had to pay for a rental car. The bacon chevrolet in palestine charged me $150 to…
ODI 10716293