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2010 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine not specified

39060 mi

C $60
Rear defog does not function. They were told to check the computer module but did not do it until they tried a number of tests. It finishes that the computer module for heating is the culprit and is on order. They attempted to make us more. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78600 mi 2nd time in 7 mo's for AC issues. This happened after at dealer and other repairs made. .1 lbs of refrig. Connection with hose and condensor leaking from compressor. AC Conddenser replacmnt., hose, Recharged AC Passenger window doesn't like to go down from drivers side. Noticed in warmer months not cooler. Dealer said they couldn't dup. so that's, that. DOES NOT WORK AT ALL CURRENTLY. Dealer noticed bad start and I mentioned I did too. Battery test 531 CCA. Barely started when I left dealer told rep and he stated, "well, it started, didn't it". Went to dif dealer 522 CCA then another replaced batt, still cold start issue. 
80000 mi Still having issues w/ cold crank or wont start. MPI, and 526 CCA. Was told the brakes were in cautionary and they were replaced March 2014 less than 12k miles. Never was told from dealer that replaced brakes when previous MPI was done. 
80800 mi Issues with cold crank, hard start, instrument panel "zapping and clearing out info in DIC. Unable to dup., told it was battery. Replaced Battery. This didn't fix issue(s) had to bring it back again. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

36800 mi Overhead DVD screen not displaying full screen--whole overhead unit was replaced. CD player would continue to spin and laser would continue to track CD after switching to another input. Unit and CD would get very hot. New software installed. 
57000 mi

US $100
TPMS sensor went bad. $100 deductible under extended warranty TPMS sensor failed and needed replaced. This is a different sensor than the first trip. 
72000 mi

US $100
No sound from speakers in cabin. Bose amplifier failed and needed replaced. 
86000 mi CD player making loud noise when disc is inserted. Radio had to be turned up very loud to drown out noise. Discs would not always eject normally. CD/DVD player replaced. Driver's side seat heater shuts off after a few minutes of operation. 
100000 mi

US $300
Replaced all four OEM head light bulbs as bulbs were very dim. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Air bag error light was on and caused by setting iPhone on front passenger seat per GM bulliten. 
DVD player worked intermittently. Would play some dvds but not others. Dealer replaced DVD Nav system. Everything works fine now. 
57000 mi

US $1650
Rear A/C condenser had a hole in it. Ordered new condenser and replaced it. Recharged system twice. Once to find leak and after repairs. 
77000 mi

US $235
motor on A/C ducts went bad. Change motor on A/C ducts Tire air pressure bad, Quit reading. Replaced sensor and recalibrate 
86000 mi 1 Air Pressure Sensors in tires quit working. Two sensors replaced 
19840 mi Center control knob on the rear heater control was very hot and then the light burned out. 
52700 mi

C $475
Hose from the compressor to the condenser failed. The new hose has been modified is approx 6" longer. 
68240 mi

C $40
Windshield washer pump siezed 
44000 mi The AC line that carries the freon was leaking due to a damage caused during the last visit to replace the water pump. 
32860 mi Tire pressure module receiver not working Temperature door actuator shorted, stuck on open causing cold air to enter cabin. 
33260 mi Random loss of reading tire pressure monitor on 3 tires 
44020 mi

C $300
Freon leak 
50220 mi

C $75
AC freon line rubbing against body, causing break in line and freon leak 
91500 mi condenser was leaking and also 1 hose leaking. 
46420 mi Rear hatch doesn't fully open. Makes awful binding noise. 
54540 mi

C $700
A/C line was leaking 
26000 mi Air compressor developed a leak. Was replaced under warrenty 
38900 mi Car wouldn't start. 
18000 mi Backup camera is intermittently reporting an error. Dealer was unable to reproduce problem. 
38000 mi DVD player always reported Disc Error - DVD/audio system was replaced. 
39700 mi Service airbag indicator displayed occasionaly. Dealer cleared codes and could not reproduce. Backup camera fails occasionally. Dealer could not reproduce. 
9920 mi After may trip to dealer for servicing, the low tire indicator would not identify the correct tire. It seems they failed to reset it properly after rotating the tires. 
29540 mi From time to time heater would stay or come on during hot weather and could not be turned off. "Control Head" replaced. So far so good. 
46500 mi

C $160
It seems the connector for the cooling fan lost contact and the coolant overheated and was released thru' the safety valve. System was recharged and is now cooling, but still turning on and off. Another vist is likely required. Update: just unplugged. 
36000 mi Door latch not registering door open/closed, so not turning off stereo on vehicle exit, or turning on interior lights on door open. 
5800 mi A/C blower making noise. Remove and replaced A/C Blower assembly. 
16800 mi

US $200
Cannot change air direction, stuck at defog mode. 
21000 mi Several occasions- "Service Park Assist" message on dash. Quick software update corrected issue. Park Assists Always worked though. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12500 mi Front passenger window became inoperable shortly after delivery. Cause was electrical connector had come loose. Dealer simply reconnected. 
85500 mi

US $964
Replaced hose between EVAP and condenser. 
98000 mi

US $680
Replaced the driver's power window switch as well as the driver's side rear passenger window switch. 
25000 mi Headlights and high beams coming on very dim. 
1800 mi XM portion of radio failed. Replaced with new XM module. 
18300 mi automatic lift gate system repaired 
83700 mi

US $270
Battery had low power after driving short trips, Dealer claims it failed load test, required replacement. 
11000 mi Driver seat lumbar support inoperative. Dealer replaced parts after ordering. 
72000 mi

US $370
Retained power did not shut off when driver's door was opened. Door latch had to be replaced. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical Problems

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