Chevrolet Traverse Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Traverse Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Traverse | 47 Traverses, 7.2 months of data per Traverse, average 10000 miles18 |
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| 2011 | Chevrolet Traverse | 93 Traverses, 10.0 months of data per Traverse, average 20400 miles27 |
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| 2010 | Chevrolet Traverse | 71 Traverses, 9.8 months of data per Traverse, average 32500 miles71 |
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| 2009 | Chevrolet Traverse | 108 Traverses, 9.6 months of data per Traverse, average 49800 miles 59 |
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 2000 | 0 | Fan for rear AC failed and replaced under warranty |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Car had an check engine light on (which the salesman had serv. dept.reset) before we test drove it. Car had a faulty battery at time of purchase. Dealer replaced battery only after I told him that I'd buy my own battery and install it myself. | |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | High pitched whine/tone coming from radio head unit. NOT REPAIRED. Dealer claims this noise is normal. Noise is present when vehicle is off and on. Never goes away. |
| Chevrolet Traverse in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | steering was squealing had lines replaced front speakers make a high pitched sound when radio was not on battery went dead |
| Jun | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | roof rails where loose and causing a leak on to head liner |
| Jul | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | need head liner replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | sounded like it was stuck or not working right |
| Nov | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | squeal coming from steering so entire steering lines replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | same old problem noise in steering |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Alternator is not stable, and the car makes a high pitch noise (which the dealer says is normal). Dealer needs to call the tech line and get back to me. |
| Jul | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | The driver seat creaks. |
| Chevrolet Traverse in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | seats creak at slow speed. Dealer performed bulletin for seat track noise. No other issues |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 11300 | 0 | Power steering quit powering. Replaced pump and steering rack. |
| Jan | 2013 | 51700 | 0 | water pump leaking |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | transmission control module was reprogrammed Stabiltrak light and traction light came on and said service needed. The steering angle sensor was replaced. I also asked for the transmission to be checked and they said it was normal. (Two further trips for this, same outcome.) |
| Aug | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | OnStar, radio, panel lighting, pairing my phone, rear and front lights to my Traverse would not work. Traverse would not shut down when key were removed, also I wasn't getting good gas mileage. They uploaded latest software and replaced a fuse. |
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | radio volume automatically went to full volume replaced steering wheel volume buttons |
| Sep | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Traverse in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Traverse used 2quarts of oil in 2500 miles. GM requires that I take it to them for periodic oil level checks every 500 miles for a second time |
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Called onstar told it was engine backfire code. Took to dealer they reset the computer nothing else. |
| Sep | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Engine Light on called onstar. The code: do not drive bring into shop. Engine gas issue. |
| Nov | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Timing chain replaced. This is my second Traverse 2009 had a timing chain replaced at 24000 miles and 2011 traverse has the same issue. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | 600 | When raining could not use the turn signal or the windshield wipers would not work. If you used the turn signal the wipers would stop working. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Transmission was shuddering during 2nd to 3rd shift. |
| Sep | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Steering gear replaced--common issue with this platform. |
| Nov | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Brake control module making noise--replaced under warranty Power steering whining. TSB called for steering system flush and filling with "cold weather" fluid. Transmission hesitation/rough engagement after stopping in reverse, then putting vehicle into drive. 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. Paint chipping/missing on climate control buttons |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | 0 | Steering whining again. Dealer replaced steering rack again. |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Rear seam needed to be repaired for leaking water into tire release well. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | There was a seam that was not completed during assembly of the vehicle so it leaked into the rear compartment when it rained. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Front passenger window became inoperable shortly after delivery. Cause was electrical connector had come loose. Dealer simply reconnected. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | front suspension component popping on left turn |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | suspension component pop when turning left more pronounced when temps are cold 32 or below. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | XM portion of radio failed. Replaced with new XM module. |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 38 | 1st oil change to Mobile 1. Have to return vehicle for 26CVZ campaign bulletin. |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Replaced all four, 18" aluminum wheels due to corrosion. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 6200 | 0 | irregular shift pattern in transmission...still not fixed...have to take back for further investigation into problem |
| Apr | 2010 | 14260 | 210 | irregular shift patterns under little acceleration...feels like transmission wobbles at times mass airflow sensor warped front rotors....cause unknown.....turned rotors to repair...all good now |
| Jul | 2010 | 17740 | 0 | same as usual...shifting just isn't smooth...the dealer thinks its computer problem..i think it's torque converter problem. i will try their latest fix and see what happens rubber trip, lower right windshield broken...plastic clips that hold it in place broke accelerator stuck open on wide open throttle for about 5 sec...dealership could not find problem or duplicate problem |
| Sep | 2010 | 19840 | 0 | Poor shifting still a problem. Had dealer put computer back tom original setting. New setting was causing poor fuel economy. Will have to move to next level with GM to resolve this problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | engine light on dashboard |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Had a floor mat retention clip re-installed because it had become detached(very minor). |
| May | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | HVAC Actuator diagnosed as slow - causing slow changes between heat and A/C. New parts ordered. |
| Jan | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Timing chain stretched. Engine was removed from car, timing chains were replaced, engine was put back into car. |
| Oct | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | We had some work to fix some trim issues prior to the warranty being up. This include some damaged weatherstripping on the doors, a rear A/C vent that had fallen out, and some play in the driver seat track that was tightened. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Check engine light. Sensor on transmission replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Traverse in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1240 | 0 | ABS lights came on, problem found to be bad electrical connection. Fixed first time. |
| Jan | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | 'Service All Wheel Drive' message briefly appeared on DIC as well as message 'All Wheel Drive Off'. No other warning lights on. Dealer unable to replicate. Have since seen 'Service All Wheel Drive' message again. Seat belt in second row in driver's side is not working well. Difficult to do up seat belt, not always clicks well. Parts ordered, awaiting dealer. |
| Dec | 2011 | 26040 | 0 | There was also a loose steering issue that was being caused by the rack. The shuddering was the tires. We had a very difficult time getting the dealer to diagnose problem with the combined issues. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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