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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.
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.
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.
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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