2011 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- 173
- 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 173 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- timing chain · 38 records
- engine light · 27 records
- check engine · 23 records
- traction control · 23 records
- engine power · 22 records
- light came · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 66 |
| 100–150k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Was driving on the freeway when a i heard a bang noise from the engine. Engine completely died, no warning signs nothing. Mechanic looked at it, the engine locked and told me it was the timing belt and it gave out, and i need to replace the engine completely. Looked online there has been similar cases and gm is doing nothing about it. Now i'm looking at $7,880 to get the car running. The value of the car is over 8k…
ODI 11176662
Engine
At 116,000 miles the timing chain is breaking/stretching which will cause the engine to stop operating while in motion.
ODI 11170166
Engine
Bad timing chain and had to get it repaired at just over 100,000 when warantee expired
ODI 11287960
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. Without warning, the timing chain fractured and the vehicle was unable to be driven. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The dealer (garber buick gmc, 5255 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982, [redacted]) was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall or diagnostic trouble code to provide a remedy. The vehicle was…
ODI 11154457
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
'timing chain'. Recently engine light appears on and goes off while driving my 2011 chevy traverse lt 3.6l with almost 113,000 miles. I used my scanner and codes p0008 and p0017 appeared. After doing my research i discovered that, 1. The codes are for the engine timing chain. 2. Tons of customers that own the same make, model and year as mine along with many different gm model vehicles that have the 3.6 l engine,…
ODI 11171076
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Stabilitrack needs serviced , abs light on , traction control failure . Power loss . Just driving through town approximately 30 mph and all errors started flashing . This is a safety concern . I have read multiple complaints on the same issue with no results
ODI 11144253
Engine
Driving, smelled coolant and heard fan running. Temp gauge was slightly elevated, not in the red. Topped off coolant and took to mechanic. He said i couldn't have checked radiator because it has a cover over the engline.water pump and blown head gasket, estimate $3600-$5000. It's been sitting 3 months because i can't afford to fix it. I have 3 disabled children, and can't get them to dr appts because my other car is…
ODI 11165782
Engine
I was driving and the car shut off on me took it to the dealer and they said the engine is lock because of no oil and check the oil and i do oil change every 3000 miles the was no oil on the ground and no low oil warning on the dash board
ODI 11143737
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While the vehicle is stationary or being driven the traction control turns off, the stabilizer goes out, and the engine power reduces. I was on the highway and i lost power going from 65 mph down to 25-30 mph. I had to pull over and shut off the car, waited for 15 minutes and started driving again. I hadn't gone far and all the warnings came up again and power was reduced. While driving in town the same thing…
ODI 11173794
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving on the highway and the vehicle shut off while i was driving at 70 mph. Lost power steering and brakes out of no where which is when i noticed the rpms was at 0. After we, by the grace of god, made it to the side of the road safely, we had it towed to a garage where the said the timing chain came off and ruined the engine and that it is a common problem and could be fixed for around $5600. The vehicle…
ODI 11133609
Engine · Steering
While the vehicle was crossing a the i-395 bridge into washington dc at 45 mph, the engine suddenly failed taking out the power steering with a jerk to the left. This failure was not precipitated by an engine warning light or a change to the ride and feel of the vehicle.
ODI 11132205
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I was driving on a highway and my car lost power, it showed "traction control off" and then "service stabilatrack" i was able to coast off the side of the road and the engine shut off and it will not restart. Had to have it towed to a repair shop and waiting to hesr from them.
ODI 11123185
Engine
Another 2011 traverse with a timing chain failure at 82k miles. Driving ho e from work on a busy route and without warning the engine started making horrendous noises and lost power almost causing us to be rear ended. Had car towed to local mechanic who determined it was the timing chain. Have open case with gm (8-4399513745) but too date nothing but run around. Vin is not in parameters for extended warranty. How…
ODI 11111773
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shook and stalled. Also, the low power mode warning indicator illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer. The local dealer (macmulkin chevrolet, [redacted]., nashua, nh 03060, [redacted]) stated that they there were unaware of a failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken…
ODI 11103749
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Without warning, i get an alert on my information panel that stabilitrak is off and traction control needs servicing. At the same time, the vehicle downshifts hard and rapidly decelerates. Several months ago, the check engine light started coming on at random times resulting in an emission error code. The catalytic converter was replaced. A month later, same error code. This current problem happens frequently at…
ODI 11104126
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I got my car 6 months ago, so far the brakes went out, rotors went out, all struts had to be reolaced, heater broke, air conditioner leakes, and now timing chains need to be replaved. I found an inspection completed 2 weeks before i bought my car done at another dealership. The list of issues is scary.
ODI 11109502
Engine · Service Brakes · Suspension
My vehicle has tie rod loose, leaky motor rack, rear valve cover leak, brakes and rotors loose, control arm loose, all wheels corroded, front strut leaks.
ODI 11103358
Engine
While driving down the interstate i attempted to pass a vehicle at 70 mph when suddenly the vehicle lost all power. I was not able to get to the right lane so i had no choice but to pull off to the left where i was being passed by vehicles going 70 plus mph next to a cement barrier. The vehicle wouldn't restart or give any indication of doing so. After having it towed to the local chevy dealer i was told that the…
ODI 11104442
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the shoulder and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to phillips chevrolet ([redacted], bourbonnais, il 60914) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the…
ODI 11187090
Engine
Purchased new and at 63,500 miles the engine malfunctioned. Started missing/hesitating on highway heading 2 hours away for a wedding. Dealer wants over $7k to repair cracked piston/valve in cylinder 4. According to chevy/gm customer assistance (opened case #8-4134087852), dealer told them it had low oil, which is incorrect because my husband always checks the oil, even at the gas station while filling up and is…
ODI 11093491
Engine
Check engine light came on about a month later took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was told the engine was blown. 3 cylinders were checked and had low compression and was told it could have caused the motor to stall while driving and to not drive it any more due to the dangerous condition this could cause. Never received any indication there was a catastrophic issue with the motor, never received low oil or…
ODI 11090464
Engine
2011 traverse only 67000 miles on it but experience engine error code p0008 and p0017 which indicates something wrong with timing chain. 2009 model of traverse has the same problem and is covered under extended warranty by gm. But 2011 model is not covered, and will cost $3000 to fix and repaire
ODI 11079090
Engine
My traverse started at the beginning of winter randomly having the engine light come on then the vehicle would ding and i would get a message of "service traction control" then "service stabilitrack" and then it would ding again and i would get the message "reduced engine power" after a couple months this happened every time i started the car and was finally able to take it in to have the code read. Turns out the…
ODI 11076922
Engine
While driving the car is just died and everything locked up and almost rain into a curb with kids in the car. Check engine light was on and had the code p008 and car diagonosed with timing chain issues and needs to be replaced.
ODI 11075761
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle misfired and stalled without warning. Additionally, there was an abnormal winding noise. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (legacy chevrolet, 13307 us hwy 25e, corbin, ky 40701) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened…
ODI 11067097