2011 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
- 58
- 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 58 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 11 records
- engine power · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
- power reduced · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. Whenever the contact attempted to use the key to unlock the vehicle, the alarm system would sound. The contact was able to place the key into the ignition to turn off the alarm system; however, the key could not be turned in the ignition to start the vehicle. The contact stated that if the key fob was used to open the vehicle, the vehicle started and functioned…
ODI 10990953
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stop working when the left signal turn was activated, wipers would restart when left signal was turn off and in the neutral position. When driving wipers would periodically stop working and would return to functioning when left wiper was partially activated and not pushed down completely. Vehicle was in motion.
ODI 10992714
Electrical System
When raining water enters into ac/heating blower access panel and accumulates there ultimately causing the blower motor to fail. Also when making a left turn water runs out from panel onto passenger side floor. Had to have blower motor removed and replaced with new one. A recall for this problem is needed as it is a common problem with these vehicles.
ODI 10925963
Electrical System · Engine
Takata recall i have a 2011 chevy traverse ltz with just under 75k miles. I had the throttle body replaced in october 2014 before there was a recall. Today, i got out of class, picked up my children from school and went to the grocery store. This is a 2 mile trip round-trip. I was driving past the kids school straight ahead on city streets doing about 15 mph, just a few blocks from our house, the warning lights…
ODI 10924133
Electrical System
I turn off removed the key. The car on(running) no stop, the dealer only for test and diagnose, $800.00 i can believe.. Only 48000 miles the second owner.. 2011 chevy traverse please no,buy any chevy
1 injury
ODI 10819581
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear and began to lose power. The engine stalled with out warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The failure occurred twice. The contact also mentioned that the key was stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10816426
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the dic display error reads stabilitrak needs servicing, traction control off, and reduced engine power. It slowed me down from 70 mph to 25 mph in less than 20 seconds. I had to get over 3 lanes of heavy traffic onto the shoulder. This vehicle almost caused a major accident. I know there have been many complaints with gm vehicles regarding this issue. Just how many people have…
ODI 10811258
Electrical System · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The air conditioner still faulty. Replaced hoses and freon. The struts still leaking fluid around tire area since purchased. I see many complaints online at different forums about this. My engine light comes on intermittently anf when i have it tested it just says o2 sensors. The light will stay on for 1-2 days and then go out and remain off for several months at a time. Everything in the car is plastic and keeps…
ODI 11207005
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving errors pop up for stabiltrak/traction control/engine power reduced then you get about then you lose about 20% to 60% of power. It can happen anywhere at anytime while driving.
ODI 10837105
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Just like other complaints i have read on this car year and model, the air conditioner on the front seat passenger side blew hot air out when air was on, then it blew hot air out both before it broke completely. I agree with other customers, that this should not happen in a 4 year old car. They want 1500 to fix. Also, the two pumps went out that pump out the washer fluid, they said it was an electrical issue, this…
ODI 10745278
Electrical System · Engine
While driving home from my mother's house, my 2011 chevy traverse suddenly, and without warning lost power. The warning "engine power reduced" came up. This made my car go from 45mph to 25 mph at an extremely alarming rate while on a busy highway. This is not the first instance of this happening with this particular year model. I have read many forums today, all filled with people having the same problem. Apparently…
ODI 10715538
Electrical System
All of a sudden or vehicle is only blowing hot air into the passenger seat. It was found that it was the "blend door actuator". This is a $1200 dollar repair. After searching the internet i found that this a very common issue with this model. It is ridiculous that gm has done nothing. *tr
ODI 10713336
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the alarm activated independently. In addition, the service traction and the power reduced warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10690072
Electrical System
Twice within the last month, my daughter and then my son-in-law were driving their 2011 traverse on the freeway, when suddenly its speed uncontrollably dropped from 70 to 30 miles per hour. My granddaughters, both less than 2 years old were in the car. My daughter panicked and barely escaped being hit by another vehicle when she attempted to exit the freeway. After my son-in-law experienced the problem a second…
ODI 10682849
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Takata recall, air bag warning light comes on when its cold outside, recall number 14v266, fuel gauge stops working when its cold outside, passenger side window does not role up with the driver side controls.
ODI 11161812
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While the vehicle was parked, the ignition switch was turned to the off position and the engine continued to run. In addition, the engine was making an abnormal noise and discovered that the battery fractured. The contact also stated that the engine warning light illuminated. The contact replaced the battery. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
ODI 10681000
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Use remote starter. After a few minutes of warming up unlocked and entered vehicle. Once key turned to on doors started to lock and unlock. Put car in reverse barely moved. Tried drive and would not move? Check engine light, stability track lights are on. Not good when you need to get to work. *js
ODI 10668956
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
2011 chevy traverse is having fuel gauge issues. Gm has a recall out on 2014 models, however my 2011 is experiencing the exact same problem but no recall for that year. Per gm this can result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. *tr
ODI 10667850
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
The first time this happened, i was driving a hilly back road from school the service stabilitrac and traction control warning lights came on then the engine power is being reduced warning light came on and the car immediately slowed to a crawl with very little steering control. I was able to drive it on the shoulder to my mechanic at no more than 20 mph and he said that 4 of the 6 coils needed to be replaced. A…
ODI 10670698
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While backing up at a very low speed the vehicle steering wheel locked up, i then realized the engine had shut off. I noted the key was still in the on position and the back up camera was still on. Restarted vehicle and no further problems were noticed. When attempting to duplicate this issue the only time i could get the steering wheel to lock up was if the key was removed from the ignition. Also back up camera…
ODI 10643200
Electrical System · Steering
On friday, july 25, 2014, my 2011 chevy traverse stalled/shutdown while driving. I pulled out of a local gas station and immediately noticed that there was a noise coming from the engine. Almost simultaneously the car began to stall/shutdown. I pulled over to the shoulder (fortunately there was one). I turned the ac unit and radio off. I started the car without any noise. I drove approximately 1 mile, turned the ac…
ODI 10617905
Body · Electrical System · Seats
There has been a leak in my chevy traverse 2011 for a long time but we had no idea because it was under the foam in the carpets. We found water in our battery compartment behind the seat. We had to remove the seats in the car and found black mold under the carpets. We have been so sick for awhile(daughter diagnosed with autism) chevy/gm wants to charge us 1400+ to fix the problem that has probably been going on…
ODI 10565843
Electrical System · Engine
Traveling at 45 mph or greater, warning message comes across dash "traction control off"' with in 2 minutes warning message changes to "service stabilitrak system" within 2 minutes warning message changes to "reduced engine power". Within 2 minutes of this message the engine loses most of its power immediately and car lurches to less than 5 mph. *tr
ODI 10561957
Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was to be taken to the dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v266000 (seat belts) and 14v118000 (air bags), but the contact was not notified of the two recall repairs. The…
ODI 10809283
Electrical System
I was driving home from san diego to az with my 3 kids when all of the sudden all my warning dash lights started flashing, the radio lost power and i lost power steering. This went on for about 1 min and then everything went away and the radio turned back on and the car seemed to be fine. Five mins later the same thing happened so i exited the freeway in alpine ca, and drove to the only mechanic in the entire town.…
ODI 10552524