2012 Chevrolet Traverse Power Train 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.
Among these 31 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 16 records
- engine light · 11 records
- check engine · 9 records
- without warning · 6 records
- independent mechanic · 5 records
- engine power · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
The timing chain needs to be replaced and is a known problem with chevrolet even though they have not done a recall. Eats oil, ticks and my check engine light is on. My mechanic looked at it and said it was the timing chain. I don't have 3k to fix my car.
ODI 11306405
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated the while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The stall lasted for a few seconds before the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the stall was due to an electrical issue. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who…
ODI 11308167
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was bringing my children home from school and engine light and traction control light came on, reduced my speed and i couldn't keep up with traffic so quickly got off the road. Looked at the dash and saw it said engine power reduced. Turned off the car few seconds and i was able to drive home luckily i wasn't to far.
ODI 11302401
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. When the gear was shifted into reverse, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown part related to the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 11230692
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Without any warning got the following messages: traction control off, service stability trak,service traction control, engine power is reduced. Then the check engine light went on and i was told it was the camshaft correlation. I've looked on line and have noticed many traverse owners are having this problem where the car slows down to a halt in the middle of the road or refuses to go faster than 25 miles per hour.…
ODI 11231642
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to knoepfler chevrolet ([redacted], sioux city, ia 51101, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the 35r plate fractured. As a result, the contact was informed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11164996
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle abruptly decelerated to 20 mph. Also, the traction control and reduce power check engine indicators illuminated. The failures were experienced numerous times. When the vehicle was restarted, it regained normal acceleration; however, the failure recurred more frequently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent…
ODI 11182747
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My fuel light came on so i went to the nearest station to fill up. I always turn my car off while pumping. When i went to start the car afterwards, it acted like it didn't want to start. I proceeded to leave the station. As i got on the road my lights started coming on warning me that the traction control is off, that the stability something needs serviced, then something about power reduced. I quickly went from 45…
ODI 11143421
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating from a stop, the car initially did not have any power and shook a lot then eventually caught up and drove normally. When putting the car in park at home, it shook again and did not stop until i turned it off.
ODI 11140214
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a on a busy street vehicle- approx 30mph - unexpectedly and without warning this vehicle suddenly decelerated / downshifted to a crawl. We nearly lost control of the car and narrowly avoided several close calls of people behind us. Thankfully we were not on the highway as others have described. Also, door locks began locking and unlocking on their own. Once we got to a safe spot messages on the…
ODI 11141931
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I was driving with my children while exiting a highway off-ramp, and our chevy traverse suddenly malfunctioned and i temporarily lost power steering/control of the car, had no acceleration, and all instruments went wonky (turning on/off, going back and forth). I was forced to pull off the highway off-ramp onto a dangerously narrow shoulder with minimal room, and had to coast the car to the end of the off-ramp-- and…
ODI 11222324
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
The engine started running like a old, old tractor. I was told the motor keeps losing oil pressure known that type engine has problems but yet no recall. I spent thousands of dollars to pay for a new motor and installation on this. Just got that fixed and now the transmission went another expense on my part. What next!! This car is a lemon law problem!! What can i do about it? Please help!! Wheres the recalls?? This…
ODI 11246369
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall. Stabilitrack automatically goes off while driving down the road or interstate the smell of raw gas comes through the cabin, vehicle goes into limp mode and starts to stall. This happens often not just once. I have researched complaints online and there are a ton of people with the same complaints.
ODI 11114356
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall when i was driving home i had my check engine light come on and the traction control disengaged and the same time. It also reduced engine power (it also said it was on the dash board) however with no warning started to slow too quickly while i was dribing down street which speed limit is 50 mph. As i had another vehicle behind me who had to switch quickly to next lane. Once i made it home i did some…
ODI 11078609
Power Train
Used my auto start on 12/24/2017 parked at a hotel visiting family, when got in vehicle engine light on. Had it checked on 12/26/2017 and informed timing chain issue. Estimate given of $3400 at a certified chevy dealership. Notified gm customer care after back and forth e-mails notified me they wouldn't do any cost assistance as warranty is up.
ODI 11067152
Power Train
The car stuttered while driving in reverse and first gear. She backed out of a parking space and the vehicle started shuttering immediately. She then put it in drive and it started shuttering violently and was only able to drive at 10 miles per hour. Even at that speed it was still shuttering. Brought it to the dealership and the quoted that the clutch plates and valves needed to be replaced at a cost of $4400. This…
ODI 11053435
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 · 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
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While making a left turn, the contact heard a crunching noise coming from the front tires of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear shifter into neutral to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure could be the transmission. The mechanic suggested taking the…
ODI 11010629
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Experienced an issue with reduced engine power/stabilitrak/traction off. This happened suddenly without warning while i was headed home work.engine reving unable to move at normal speed i took it to the dealership & was told it was 3 broken wires on the tcm. Got the truck back and all seemed ok, then less than 1 week later after pulling out of my driveway chmes started dinging,check engine light started flashing,…
ODI 10991949
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving the vehicle with two small infants in the car going 70 mph on the highway when suddenly the vehicle went into limp mode and rapidly lost speed, causing us to swerve into the ditch and other cars behind us slamming on their brakes. The check engine light, traction control light, and stability control light went on. Engine was running rough and needed to be shut off and turned back on in order to…
ODI 10958987
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle will display "service stabilitrak" "traction control off". Then vehicle becomes jumpy. Then a burning and fuel exhaust smell enters the cab. This happens about every 4-6 months. I put the vehicle into the shop last month and had the transmission replaced.
ODI 10945496
Power Train
Internal issue with transmission. Mechanic will not even do 90,000 transmission service on my vehicle and stated these issues have been seen with 2012 chevy traverses being serviced in their shop and should not be happening with a vehicle at this age/mileage.
ODI 11093667
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
Power Train
At all periods of stopping and applying brakes and putting vehicle into the park position, the vehicle will lunge forward, approx 4-6 inches. This happens of flat surfaces, inclines, any and all surfaces. It has almost caused numerous front end collisions. This happens every time i apply the brake, then engage vehicles transmission into park. Happens on any and all road surfaces. Vehicle does not lunge when only…
ODI 10785591