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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%)
Chart based on 188 repairs.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 42 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
| 19000 mi | Check engine light would not turn off after tightening gas cap and remote start would not work. Dealer identified code as emissions error and found problem with O2 sensor. Replaced it under warranty. All is good. |
| 95000 mi | Water pump completely failed, causing the car to overheat. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76000 mi | Antifreeze was going low but no signs of leaking. (noticed pink and green antifreeze prior to this visit they said it was a dirty container! LOL This veh overheated with prev owner who added green antifreeze??) |
| 85000 mi | Spoke with Rep who performed prev batt replacemnt. They duplicated the prob and said it was the starter. It isnt the starter, no issues with that. Barely could drive off lot, tranny wouldn't engage 0-35 mph and again saw rpm needle bouncing. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | The car has been in shop for 9 days with an injector failure and no parts available. Engine went bloop and check engine light came on and message reduced power. Lots of smoke out exhaust and smell of gas. |
| 6800 mi | Transmission was shuddering during 2nd to 3rd shift. |
| 11000 mi | At operating temp, after putting car in D from R, car would hesitiate under light throttle, then "slam" into forward gear. Software update seems to have fixed issue. |
| 97700 mi US $300 |
Vehicle running rough, fuel mileage down. Original spark plugs were replaced as part of the 100K mile maintenance schedule. |
| 102000 mi US $1350 |
Radiator was leaking near the upper hose, radiator was replaced. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | There was oil seepage from the seal between the engine and transmission. |
| 41800 mi | The water pump was leaking from the weep hole. The dealer replaced the water pump under warranty. |
| 75300 mi US $2300 |
There was a bad fuel injector and we elected to replace all of them. |
| 76100 mi US $180 |
The engine was getting very hot but not quite overheating. The thermostat was replaced by Brakes Plus. |
| 131000 mi US $2600 |
All 4 engine and transmission mounts were replaced. |
| 24000 mi US $46 |
Terrible gas mileage, CEL light on, Said it was gas cap |
| 30000 mi US $38 |
Checked gas mileage, cleaned fuel system, new air cleaner |
| 114000 mi US $3500 |
changed two catalytic converters |
| 124000 mi US $430 |
Replaced water pump on engine. |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
replaced faulty thermostat. |
| 89000 mi US $210 |
Engine mounts |
| 57000 mi US $1650 |
Fuel solenoid not working correctly. Ordered and replaced part. |
| 92800 mi US $1936 |
Idling rough, Poor fuel economy. cleaned injectors and replaced solenoid?. Done tuneup |
| 10540 mi | CE light came on P0451 was the code from Onstar. turns there is a small leak in a hose relating to the emission controls and the gas tank. It was a hose that need to be replaced in the fuel system. It leaked and therefore the Traverse could not properly build pressure in the gas tank. |
| 159 mi C $2500 |
Check engine light was on. Issue with timing p. |
| 40000 mi | Water pump leak. Pump replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Water pump leaking from weep hole. Water pump replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $300 |
radiator pinhole leak |
| 38000 mi | Oil leak at engine front cover - replaced engine front cover seals and gaskets. |
| 39700 mi | Water pump leaking coolant |
| 8680 mi | Sluggish shifting. Had to insist that it was not acceptable. Dealer then found a bulletin & reprogrammed the shift points. much better. Now the low tire sensor indicates the incorrect wheel as being low. |
| 16740 mi | After driving at hwy speeds for an extended length of time, then slowing for urban area (70 kph) transmission shifting became very sluggish. Had to accelerate hard to get a down shift. Told to bring in when problem occurs. Not practical. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $680 |
Coolings fans operate at all times. |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
Timing chain failed due to lack of oil. Chain stretched and present P0017 and P0008. Replaced chain, guide, tensioners. Partial goodwill, GM corporate paid $1500. The oil was never reprogrammed with shorter change intervals. Car was overheating due to low coolant level. We found out the water pump failed and was replaced under #13079 - Customer Satisfaction Water Pump Shaft Seal Leaks. |
| 88854 mi US $1902 |
Found stretched chains. Found code P0008 for engine timing. Inspected found timing chains stretched causing code to set. Replaced all timing chains reinstalled all related parts filled with coolant changed oil and oil filter. Test drive okay at this time. |
| 1178470 mi US $330 |
Exhaust camshaft actuator bank 1 not locking. P0008 engine position system performance bank 1. Removed cam cover and found that the exhaust camshaft actuator is not locking allowing the cam to move. Removed and replaced exhaust camshaft actuator on bank 1. Cleared codes and test drive. No lights came on during test drive. Owner noticed engine light still on upon receipt of the vehicle. Left vehicle at dealer for further repair. |
| 34200 mi | Water pump was leaking. Dealer replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $225 |
Check engine light kept coming on. Cleaned carbon out using detergent and additive. A week later light is still out. |
| 25800 mi US $6000 |
Nearly all oil sprayed from oil filter during a 10 minute drive. Engine stopped running and was damaged beyond repair. New engine installed. Currently unsure if oil filter was defective, improperly installed or a Traverse defect. |
| 56300 mi | Timing chain "stretched" needed replacement |
| 76300 mi | timing chain replaced (again) |
| 112200 mi US $1250 |
Timing chains were "stretched" again, causing check engine light. Required replacement of timing chain and guides. |
| 8000 mi US $365 |
Thermostat did not work until it was driven. However, took over 45 minutes to clear the windshield of ice. |
| 126000 mi | Timing chain replacement |
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