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2011 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi | 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | The dealer has replaced 3 ignition coils now within 2 month. My warranty is up in 1200 miles. There are 6 coils. The 100,000 mile warranty does not cover the ignition coils. I have reported to GM, but nothing is being done. heater went out, needed new thermostat |
| 10000 mi | transmission control module was reprogrammed |
| 24060 mi | Water pump leaking. Dealer didn't had the part so I had to buy it from Amazon. |
| 35340 mi $150 |
Engine mount broken |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi US $300 |
Throttle Body Replacement |
| 94000 mi | Water pump leaking, replaced under power train warranty |
| 130000 mi US $2970 |
Error Codes and rough/sluggish power delivery. Timing Chain Tensioners had worn/failed -- a known weak spot on this engine. This is a Major repair entailing full removal of the engine subassembly to replace. Repair took 3 days |
| 50800 mi | water pump leaking |
| 67700 mi | Water pump failed. Dealer replaced under GM drivetrain warranty. |
| 13100 mi | Oil smell coming into the car while heat is on. |
| 105000 mi | Throttle body had to be replaced, full of oil. Second time in less than a year. |
| 118000 mi | Every time I filled up the fuel tank, the check engine light would come on. When checking the code it was N/A. The gas cap normally gets tight, clicks one time and then springs back counter-clockwise slightly. The gas cap no longer sprung back and was not creating a tight seal. That was causing the check engine light to come on. No repair was made, just when filling up I ensure a proper seal of the gas cap. |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33500 mi | My ac quit on a road trip. I was turned around the first day because dealer was short on mechanics. Drove home and had a coolant leak. Upon returning to dealer on told time, I was diagnosed with a bad water pump. |
| 62000 mi US $2000 |
Oil leak, replaced front seal, valve cover gaskets, water pump gaskets |
| 110500 mi | water pump was leaking and had to be replaced |
| 87000 mi US $190 |
Solenoid stuck |
| 34000 mi | Blown engine, spun rod and bearing |
| 11000 mi | Misfire in one cylinder. |
| 72300 mi | Thermostat replacement |
| 3000 mi | Check engine light on. Called onstar told it was engine backfire code. Took to dealer they reset the computer nothing else. |
| 22000 mi | Engine Light on called onstar. The code: do not drive bring into shop. Engine gas issue. |
| 24000 mi | Timing chain replaced. This is my second Traverse 2009 had a timing chain replaced at 24000 miles and 2011 traverse has the same issue. |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111000 mi | I received a "low engine power" message while driving. Car died and emitted large amounts of white smoke from exhaust. Local mechanic, who is very trusted by entire community, said it is some sort of catastrophic failure that needs to be addressed by dealer. My mechanic suggested it's time to replace instead of repair due to age (2011) and mileage (111k). |
| 31300 mi | Engine light came on - dealer performed recall work that included the cams and resetting the ECM. Light is no longer on but gas mileage got worse and loud engine ticking noise remains. |
| 80600 mi C $300 |
Y-pipe corroded |
| 103500 mi US $1200 |
Timing Chain Replacement due to codes for timing chain slack. Replaced all timing components and actuators except for camshaft sprockets. Engine and transmission had to be removed from vehicle. Also replaced alternator, water pump and drive belt due to mileage and ease of access with engine out. New coolant, oil/filter & A/C recharge were also necessary. 16 Hours labor. |
| 12000 mi US $300 |
Water pump seal starting leaking. Replaced the whole water pump, seal and serp belt while at it. |
| 52000 mi | check engine light came on twice, about a month apart indicating a misfire. car was running fine. dealer reset, said it may have been a speck of dirt or something passing thru. |
| 13000 mi | Oil leak from front engine cover Oil leaking from engine cover |
| 14000 mi | Oil leak from timing chain cover |
| 80000 mi US $2500 |
replace water pump 45000 mi |
| 57380 mi $250 |
Radiator cracked, plastic end. Would have required a tow if the repair shop wasn't only four blocks away. |
| 31000 mi US $320 |
Coolant was dropping & car wash overheating on short trips. Radiator & hoses were intact. Found water pump was not working. |
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