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.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light for throttle bottle sensor which causes the gas pedal to stick when trying to accelerate. Service stability track and traction control off which causes the car to lose engine power while driving
ODI 11170518
Engine · Power Train
TIMING CHAIN WENT OUT AT 86000 MILES
ODI 11063616
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Driving the traverse started to smell wires burning in the cabin dashlights started going crazy and dinging . Was about a mile to where i could pull over safely .. Started to pull off the breaks and steering seemed to stop working and the vehicle died.. I nearly hit bridge pillar not being able to steer or stop.. The car was full with myself 4 children and a newborn.. I am told the motor is ruined and no one can…
ODI 11162017
Engine
The timing chain needed to be replaced at 113,000 miles. This was a know flaw by gm as problems occurred in the 2009 and 2010 traverse engine that resulted in reimbursements for repairs. The 2011 traverse has the same problem and the cost to repair is about $4,500. Gm should reimburse for this issue as the flaw has not been fixed in 2011 model.
ODI 11054977
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
I keep getting codes for emission and timings chain. My back up safety sensor and wheel sensor doesn't work.
ODI 11056576
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was on my way home from dinner when the engine started revving on it's own and the car began jerking. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine killed. I restarted the vehicle and noted that the battery was suppling enough power and the temperature gage was normal. At this time, the lights started to flicker, the rpms were going up and down fairly quickly and the windows and locks were clicking. I was able…
ODI 11034286
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
CODES ARE AS FOLLOWED: P0008, P0496, P0221 , P0017, C0242, C00561
ODI 11064709
Engine
Was driving home from work engine made a ticking sound then knocked a little upon acceleration, no lights came on and i was within a 1/2 mile to my home so i kept driving. Car died as i pulled into driveway, had i been on the street i would not have been able to pull over as there was no warning. I took it to the dealer who said the timing belt went out and ruined the engine, total cost for new engine $7250 and…
ODI 11030595
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Went for an oil change and then noticed my coolant reservoir completely. I contacted oil company and topped coolant off. Next day went to work and oil company came to inspect the car and coolant empty again. Went to oil company after work and was advised to go to dealership as it appears to be a water pump leak. Next morning went to shaheen chevrolet and paid $101.86 and the advised it was my water pump leaking at…
ODI 11022607
Engine
Vehicle had had been shuddering and misfiring on and off for quite some time, check engine light came on, took to shop for diagnosis. Shop stated codes were related to stretched timing chains. I then took to dealer, got same diagnosis and a $2,000 estimate. Had repairs done. Check engine light has not come back on since. Car would hesitate and loose power attempting to accelerate when taking off in traffic. Felt…
ODI 11032665
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated one week after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 117,000.
ODI 11063283
Engine · Unknown Or Other
A number of months ago, while i was driving on the highway all lights on the dashboard went on an a message displaying "reduced power engine" was displayed. At the same time, that is exactly what happened., the engine power was reduced for few seconds and then everything went back to normal. Months before the described incident, i received a letter from chevrolet describing this issue and stating about an extended…
ODI 11014863
Engine
My engine keeps using oil but not leaking anywhere between oil changes
ODI 11014209
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. After performing a routine tune up on the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rainbow chevrolet in laplace, louisiana) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain malfunctioned. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 11006608
Engine
Engine bearing failure causing engine to seize. While driving on busy highway vehicle stalled causing unexpected stopping with no warning from vehicle.
ODI 11230556
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
TIMING CHANGE
ODI 11006518
Engine
Engine failed catastrophically on the busy i10 freeway at 50 mph. It was very fortunate that a pile-up did not occur. This could have resulted in injury or death. Dealer diagnosed the problem to a clogged catalytic converter that started to disintegrate and blow abrasive ceramic dust back into the engine. Eventually causing it's complete failure.
ODI 11005390
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
June 24, 2017 driving at 70mph on 2 lane highway with outside temperature around 85 degrees and suddenly lost power, speed dropped quickly, engine light came on and stopped car on side of road. Narrowly avoided accident from sudden deceleration. Turned off engine and waited about 15 seconds and restarted engine. Drove ok after that. Had similar loss of power with warning lights of "power reduced" and engine light…
ODI 11001659
Engine
Check engine light came on with code p008, took to dealer & found 3 timing chains needed replaced which means the engine must come out and an open estimate of at least $2350.00. Found on cartruckinfo.com and nhtsa.gov this is a common complaint and needs corrected by general motors and chevrolet. Unacceptable for a 2011 vehicle with 64,000 miles.
ODI 11000807
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I had to replace an engine at 30k miles due to 'metal in oil". Never once missed an oil change and no warning of any issue until car died in the middle of a busy road while trying to turn right onto side street.. After replacing engine had to get new wheel senors as they went bad 2 weeks later. One and a half years later here we are dash flashing saying 'service stabilitrack, service traction control, engire power…
ODI 11184782
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook and the rpms increased and decreased rapidly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,411.
ODI 10984650
Engine
We were doing normal driving around town when the check engine light came on and the vehicle started running very rough. We were able to drive slowly and get the vehicle home. The engine started making a knocking sound. We took the car to a chevrolet dealer to be looked at. The dealer said the timing chain and pistons were out and they recommended replacing the motor. They said they had seen this before on the…
ODI 11022081
Engine
Code p0008 and p0017 was pulled. Looked online and found this - http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2010/chevrolet/traverse/engine/problem.aspx. Looks like this is a major common issue. Looks like chevy has had it since 2008 on that same model and they extended the warranty on 2008-2009 models but nothing since, just the issue still remains. It is a timing chain issue that has occurred in many many cases.…
ODI 10993723
Engine
Timing chain, heads, valves quit running the timing chair jumped and my car won't run now. The chev dealer said that it is a reoccurring issue in 2011 chev traverse.
ODI 10960036
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 25 mph uphill, the vehicle lost traction control and acceleration. The service stabilitrack and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10953705