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.
Electrical System · Engine
While driving in our traverse the ignition fell out if the on position killing the engine and locking the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10641596
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving through a parking lot and the stabillitrack light came on, the check engine light flashed and the traction control light came on. The driver center said the traction control shut off and it also stated to service stabillitrack. The engine seemed to slow itself as well. I parked the vehicle and waited a few minutes. The warning lights finally went off on their own and the traction control turned back…
ODI 10609796
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I am on my 3rd engine since purchasing this vehicle. Since day 1 i have had issues with the traction control and stabilitrac. Randomly service lights come on for those as well as reduced engine power while driving. The engine has locked up on me twice. I have had numerous electrical issues with the vehicle. When the car idles or i'm stopped at a light my service lights come on. My transmission is now an issue. I…
ODI 11255832
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Driving on highway, started up hill at 55 mph in traffic. Following alarms came on: traction control dashboard symbol; stabilitrack off; engine power reduced; traction control disabled. Vehicle immediately slowed to 40 mph and would not go faster. Online forums indicate this is a throttle body or ecu problem, known to gm at least since 2010. It has been handled on an individual basis depending how much the…
ODI 10561435
Engine
This vehicle has engine defect, which dangerously stops the car while driven. The chevrolet dealership tried to repair once but failed. I purchased this vehicle from chevrolet dealership in november of 2012. On september 28, 2013, the engine of my vehicle suddenly completely stopped running while i was driving it. I brought it back to "mac maik chevrolet" in houston for examination and repair. On october 11, 2013,…
ODI 10560098
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 70 mph, the engine seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the off ramp of the highway into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to classic chevrolet cadillac (3855 eastex fwy, beaumont, tx 77706, [redacted]) where it was also determined…
ODI 11149754
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
The vehicle makes a grinding noise when braking. When you hit the brakes you also hear a crunching sound from the inside of the car. When attempting to stop you also feel the car jerking. The car has the stabilitrak light come on and when that happens it also says you have lost traction for the vehicle. When this happens the car feels like its gliding and has difficulty stopping. The engine in my car has a noise on…
ODI 10650843