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 · Power Train
A beep occurs and an error - no traction control off - service stabilitrack - engine power reduced; the vehicle has 110k miles and this have never happend before. These errors have accured when the vehicle is in motion and also right as you start it up. Dealership has offed to "try to fix" the issue for the tune of $5000 however they do not know if it will actully fix the issue. So chevy what are you going to do…
ODI 10949974
Engine
The first incident happened dec 2015. Driving out of town on the highway and vehicle shut completely off barley missed and oncoming 18 wheeler. Took it to the dealership they informed me that chevrolet is aware of the problem. They patched the problem. Today 1/27/2017 a year later the same problem. Driving to work and the vehicle shuts off while driving. Called the chevrolet corporate number when i was telling them…
ODI 10948072
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light came on when driving on a city street going approximately 45 mph. The next day the temp gage spike to 260 in same conditions and as soon as pulling into the driveway coolant spilled into the driveway. The fan continued to run even after vehicle was turned off. Added coolant to get to dealership that is 4 miles a way. Halfway there engine started smoking, pulled over & coolant leaked everywhere…
ODI 10947733
Engine
I had contacted chevy corporate on the steering issue on my car while it was still under warranty. Needless to say there were no help. I went to the dealership many times because of the steering alone. Since then i have other issues with my 2011 traverse. Now the car shuts while driving. It sounds like a lot of gm owners of different vehicles are having the same issue. I guess there will not be a recall until…
ODI 10945337
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 10 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed…
ODI 10926445
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
Engine
TIMING CHAINS WORN OUT
ODI 10980903
Engine
Engine light came on and had (3) different codes as sensors that has gone bad. Took to dealer were they said it was my timing chain has stretch after 90,000 miles. If their chains are stretching at 90,000 miles is an issue. I'm lucking the vehicle was idle and the chains did not snap.
ODI 10903769
Engine · Steering
2011 chevrolet traverse rack and pinion leak and timing belt light came on. Car is well maintained, driven easy and has only 93000 miles on it. Gm says it is not covered...
ODI 10907369
Engine
My suv simply cut off in the middle of the street. The engine light came on and i heard a loud noise, then it cut off. It had to be pushed off the street and towed. Had this happened 1 hour earlier when i was on i 85 going about 75 mph, it is very possible that i would not be here right now.
ODI 10896339
Air Bags · Engine
I just bought the car a week ago and now the service air bags light came on. Also the timing chain is making a weird noise. I took it to the mechanic and sure enough there is something wrong with air bags and timing chain
ODI 10893860
Engine
My 2011 chevy traverse had the check engine light go on at just under 40,000 miles on error p0017. A cam shaft sensor was replaced only to have the light emit again 2 weeks later. Now the car is reading 2 codes. One is still the p0017 and now a p0008. The timing chain is a well known issue with this engine and gm still hasn't issued a recall. There are people with complaints that are over 2 years old. The cars run…
ODI 10899234
Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving 80 mph, the headlights and all the instrument panel lighting turned off without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive back home only with the high beam lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (rydell chevrolet, [redacted], northridge, ca 91324) where it was…
Crash reported
ODI 11040519
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, "engine power low" illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions and was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing link on the inside of the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10910729
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the engine turned off as the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 10871866
Engine
My car had started making a noise in the front before i could get it to the shop that i take it to i was going to get my daughter had my son neice and nephew was going down the road and the dash flashed low engine power lost the breaks and could not steer the car. I later found out that it was the timing chains. After research and talking with chevy they refused to do anything although there has been multiple…
ODI 10928364
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. When the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10889177
Engine
My car has 52,000 and took it to the dealer and they tell me the timing chains need to be replaced. Reason is because of your oil change indicator causes you to burn to much oil and your running you car on low oil levels. Even though the car lets you go 5,000 miles before an oil change, you still should check your oil levels once a month because you are burning oil. How are we suppose to know that. Because i follow…
ODI 10852832
Engine
Takata recall i keep getting this code p0017 i took it to the dealer they told me it was a crarkshrt value cost me 395.00 to get it fix the engine was on and the dealer said this would fix it and the engine light will go off i said ok .i get my car back leave the dealer get to the corner and the engine light comes back on i go back to the dealer and tell him the engine light is back on and he takes another look at…
ODI 10853187
Engine
I keep getting this code p0017 took it to the shop and got the camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor b fixed and engine light came back on timing chain is not out the truck is still working .there needs to be a recall on this.can u help me .
ODI 10851810
Engine
My check engine light came on at 95000 miles code pooo8. I took the car to the dealer and they said it needed trimming chains. My guys told me it might be covered but after checking my bin it was not covered. He told me it was a problem with with these motors but my vin was not included in the recall and it would be 2500 dollars to fix a four year old car. Gm would not do anything to help me.
ODI 10907405
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
In january 2016, my vehicle started having stability track issues. It got so bad i had the car sit up for a month then called a mechanic out to diagnosis the car. They sent me to the chevy dealership and they fixed something within the steering, but that did not stop my stabilitrak from malfunctioning. While driving the stabilitrak light turns on and says it needs servicing. Then it makes the engine slow down and it…
Crash reported
ODI 11012183
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the 'engine power reduce' warning indicator illuminated as the vehicles speed reduced to approximately 45 mph. The vehicle was restarted and no warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10819855
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
Engine · Power Train · Steering
December 2015 drove the 2011 traverse to the grocery store. After parking the cooling fan was on after engine turned off. Very loud fan noise had me concerned. After driving home i notice no fan noise so i felt it was an isolated incident considering it is cool winter weather outside. Next a.m. We went to church approx 7 mile trip and fan was running when we turned off car again and saw puff of steam or smoke coming…
ODI 10810833