2012 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- 82
- 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 82 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- traction control · 34 records
- check engine · 24 records
- engine light · 21 records
- timing chain · 19 records
- engine power · 14 records
- control light · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Car began running extremely rough with lack of power. Check engine light came on and obd showed codes of p0016 and p0017. Vehicle had a bad timing chain which was replaced at a cost of $3200. Vehicle shows 66409 miles on the odometer.
ODI 11184580
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive home and had the vehicle towed to boucher chevrolet (located at 1421 e moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the oil was low and the timing chain, actuator, tensioner, and crank cam needed to be…
ODI 11252304
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
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
I was driving on a flat road in the middle of rush hour traffic. The traction control light came on, shortly after the check engine light came on, and steering wheel tightened. I pulled over, shut the car off, waited a few minutes and then restarted. No lights. When i brake car, seems to take longer and then jerks to engage brakes. Shop ran codes and nothing came back.
ODI 11141737
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
Engine
The vehicle started making a noise in the engine, took it into the dealership and they said they thought it was something different. A week later the car started to drive badly and the engine sounded worse. After work i tried to start the vehicle and it wouldn't start. The numbers on the sensor reader stated it was the timing chain. We got it served by a mechanic and the timing chain when it slipped damaged the…
ODI 11186051
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
Driving on highway. Engine began losing power, and totally lost power, as i coasted to the shoulder. No noises, no warning, no malfunction lamps until vehicle stopped. All happened within about a minute. Repair shop said engine was a loss due to internal damage. The situation could have very easily become a safety issue.
ODI 11139113
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and failed to respond. In addition, the steering wheel failed to move left or right and the vehicle lost power. As a result, the contact crashed into a bus terminal wall. Additionally, the key failed to release from the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11121743
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a compete loss of power. In addition, the service stabilitrak and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,163.
ODI 11115520
Engine
Vehicle was travelling forward down a city street in traffic and the engine stopped running. Dealer did not specify what part of engine broke, but it was a complete engine failure and the entire engine needs to be replaced.
ODI 11123972
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
There were more than a few occasions were i am driving and my car will instantly slow down and the check engine light comes on and something saying traction control. I don't know exactly what that means but when i took it to my dealership the lights had went off and they just looked at me, saying that they can't fix something that's not there. It's scared me because it decreases speed while on the highway and the…
ODI 11113478
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While operating the vehicle, "reduce engine power" and "stabilitrak" suddenly appeared on the instrument panel. Next, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate properly. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Feldman chevrolet of livonia ([redacted], livonia, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure…
ODI 11166188
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
Engine
Car loses power and will not start. Advance auto diagnostic timing chain
ODI 11081168
Engine
While driving on a [redacted] in my 2012 traverse the car suddenly slowed. The messages "traction control off", "engine power is reduced", "service traction control", and "service stabilitrak" came on. The sudden deceleration for apparently no reason was incredibly dangerous as well. I started the car and drove it 10 minutes later, with the same issue occurring.
ODI 11081011
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The vehicle has 86k miles and is 6 years old. Over the past few weeks we have noticed a similar issue as others i have read about. The traction control light goes on....the doors lock/unlock....and the engine essentially decelerates from 60+ down to 30-40 mph quickly. I have heard that the throttle body may need to be replaced. We are going to try that and if that works, great. If it doesn't, not going to get…
ODI 11075551
Engine
P0017, p0018, p0019, p0068, p0089, p0106, p228c 2012 traverse all of these code are on the scanner. The vehicle will slow to just about a stop going down the road. Lots of lights come up on the dash, traction control and stabilitrac, the car is in the driveway and will not turn over. Gm is doing nothing about this issue, i have called, considering that they have had the same issue with the engines in the traverse…
ODI 11098674
Engine
While driving up an incline the car suddenly was unable to maintain speed. It couldn't maintain speed above 40-45 mph. This occurred on a freeway with no place to pull over. I was able to bring it to my local mechanic who diagnosed several engine codes (poo18 & poo19) and recommended taking it to the dealer as this repair was beyond their capabilities. Car was towed to dealer where is was diagnosed with stretched…
ODI 11079001
Engine
Timing chain. Vehicle has service stabilization system and traction control messages come up on display. Vehicle very sluggish and will say "reduce power" on display. Driving down road at 55 mph and car goes completely limp. Have to pull over to side of busy road with wife and kids in car and have to come to complete stop, no power to wheels. Loud noise from engine compartment. Vehicle was driving down the road.
ODI 11129905
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle…
ODI 11054127
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer john paul's buick gmc located at 3615 s 108th st greenfield wi 53228 where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was stretched and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
ODI 11052456