2012 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
- 31
- 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.
What owners report
- traction control · 17 records
- engine light · 7 records
- light came · 6 records
- control light · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
- lift gate · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving down the road going 45 miles an hour when the engine of the traverse just shut off while driving. I was extremely lucky that i was able to coast to a safe spot but there was no power steering. I was on a [redacted] that gets a lot of fast traffic and was barely able to get to safety.car would not start up again but electrical was still on.traction control light lit up briefly a week before the…
ODI 11279722
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My husband and i went to the store with our two kids just to grab some groceries. We live less than 5 miles from the grocery store. On our way home the car started shaking while idling and acted like it was going to stall out on us. We were in the middle of the intersection when the car decided to start sputtering, shaking violently and then shut off. Thankfully enough we were able to pull into a parking lot to try…
ODI 11280545
Electrical System
While driving my computer system shuts down. First the light on my dash saying 'traction control activated' comes on, the check engine light comes on, then the computer reboots. This has happened 3 times so far and while i am driving around 70 mph down the highway. I called chevy and they said this is normal.
ODI 11254078
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
While moving the vehicle jerks as if something is going on with transmission. It has been checked and all is ok. Check engine gives codes and then they disappear. The lights flicker inside and out. These symptoms come and go. Several mechanics have checked out this vehicle and cant find anything wrong with vehicle. Also took vehicle back to chevrolet. Also the vehicle is being illegally monitored and tracked. This…
ODI 11222945
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Flashing engine light, stabilitrack light, traction control light, all of the different codes flashing, then air conditioner blows hot, vehicle won't go forward, it just stops right there,and there is nothing you can do. It generally happens when you're driving on city streets stopping or starting.
ODI 11240529
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When i turn my air on and my speed limit hits 25 miles per hr my car shakes at a neighborhood street and it was really scary on the freeway cause i swerved to the right cause it was shaking so bad. Then when i let go of my gas for 5 seconds to stop the shaking it stalls and i have to push the gas pump at least 3 times to make it drive. It also smells like my gas is leaking and it is worse when i turn left or right.…
ODI 11209902
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
In december of 2018 i took my car to diane sauer in warren ohio because the stabilizer traction control light came on and the car was driving very rough. I took it to diane sauer and service manager keith said nothing was wrong with it and didn't charge me for the diagnostic report. I took my car back in january 2019 with same problem but worse. So bad i got off the by-pass and had it towed. Diane sauer had my car…
ODI 11186937
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Service air bag light is intermittent as an icon also in text of drivers display. I have only owned this car for four months and have had it to a gm service dealer twice. First trip costed $254.15 for an impact sensor and diagnosis. Two days later lights one again this time tensioner kit was replaced. It's been about four weeks and the lights are back on again. It happens anytime, driving or being started, no rough…
ODI 11185438
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
The first night when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees my car wouldn't start so i replaced my battery spending $188 for a brand new battery. The very next morning the car still wouldn't start so i got someone to jump me off. It cranked with no issue. When i put the car in drive it would not accelerate beyond 35mph. I then attempted to turn around and go home and my car would only reverse and would no longer…
ODI 11151924
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
The service traction control light comes on and then it will give you a misfire in one of the cylinders. Also the vehicle appears to almost shut down. The braking system on the car also feels funny. My mechanic has checked everything and cant find anything wrong. The stuff that i describe before is the latest things to occur.. I have complained for a long time now about the illegal tracking of this vehicle and all…
ODI 11150709
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
The electric in the vehicle has shorted out and made the headlights stop working in the middle of driving home in dark. The next day the passenger side wiper stop working and you have to turn wiper on high to even get driver side wiper to work. The door locks with not unlock or lock doors as well as windows won't go up and down.
ODI 11270597
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
This incident occurred twice. Driving down the freeway at freeway speeds, a loud clunk was heard, the vehicle jerked, check engine light appeared, check stabilitrax and traction control messages appeared and stabilitrax disabled, speedometer remained frozen at speed this incident occurred. While driving to safe location to stop, vehicle appeared to be stuck in a specific gear that is lower than normal for freeway…
ODI 11055695
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall i have had this car for a few years and every year i have had to replace the alternator and or battery. This morning i was driving my son to daycare and my son to work the check battery systems light came on. I know from previous experience that the car is about to completely shut down. As expected a few miles up the road the traction light, abs light and other lights appeared on the dashboard. The car…
ODI 11024827
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
After pulling onto a highway and accelerating to 60 mph, all of the lights on the dashboard of my 2012 chevy traverse came on including traction control, battery, engine light etc came on and my vehicle lost power when pushing the accelerator. I pulled to the side of the road and turned off my engine and waited 5-10 minutes, when i restarted my engine, the dashboard lights were still on. I pulled onto the highway…
ODI 11022670
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I was driving my car on i-75. The door locks started locking and unlocking, the vehicle lost power and went from 65 mph down too 25 mph, and the traction control off and on kept switching. The vehicle would not gain speed, even while depressing the accelerator. No check engine lights or any other lights were on except for the traction control off/on lights. I was almost hit by a semi. I pulled over, shut the vehicle…
ODI 11011939
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I started my car and drove out my driveway as soon as i get to the corner to turn my sterling wheel locked up and then i had to hurry up to brake in order to not hit the sign and curb. Finally when it released i got to the main road and was driving about 20-25 mph my vehicle radio started to switch from fm to cd on its on and then i couldn't acellrate to a higher speed. The vehicle display showed service traction…
ODI 10995590
Electrical System
I was putting groceries away in the back of my parked traverse whenthe lift gate suddenly slammed down and hit me on the back of the head. Lift gate opens then slams shut, won't remain open.
ODI 10982983
Electrical System · Engine
Major saftey risk: my traverse was well maintained was often filled with soccer kids. The safety failure could have been deadly! While driving, the auto began displaying the following messages in rapid succession: battery saver active, service battery charging system, service traction control, service stabilitrak. I parked the car to drop of my kids, the car would not start again. After a jump, i headed for the…
ODI 10863512
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I bought this car used in april 2016, within 72 hours i noticed it was making some horrible noises. My family mechanic said the idler belt tensioner was bad, multi motor issues, 2 fuses were blown, 2 bad window motors, ac was not super cold and the airbag recalls were all still present. I took it back to the dealer to get serviced and one of the employees wrecked it in service and no one told me so i found it when i…
ODI 10897118
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact stated that the vehicle began to sway to the left and right without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10852311
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car lost engine power while driving over 60mph on the expressway. *js
ODI 10816980
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2012 chevy traverse engine light and traction control light come on. Engine loses power and requires the vehicle to. E restarted to regain power. We have had the vehicle checked by the dealership 3 times for the same reason. The dealership has reset the computer each time. The last time the diagnostic computer the dealer has stated low fuel volume. The traction control and engine light come on the same day usually…
ODI 10914982
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 45 mph, the traction and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. The instrument panel failed and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10871051
Electrical System
While driving on a residential street a warning message of "service battery charging system" came on. I immediately moved to the shoulder, turned the car off, restarted it, and got the same message. Not knowing if it would be safe to drive any further and not have any loss of control in traffic i called a friend who said the battery might have sufficient power to allow me to limp in to a dealer for service. After a…
ODI 10684032
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and several unknown indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10762974