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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.
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 106 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

Chevrolet Traverse in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2011
May 2011

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 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Traverse in Costa Rica
Apr 2011 - Mar 2017
May 2013

21700 mi
Suspension lower ball joints 
Aug 2013

24060 mi
Water pump leaking. Dealer didn't had the part so I had to buy it from Amazon. 
Dec 2014

35340 mi

$150
Engine mount broken 
May 2015

39060 mi

$300
Door atenuator motors broken. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

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 
Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

37000 mi

US $200
Steering rack leaking at hydraulic control. Entire steering rack replaced. Only had to pay $100 deductible. Total bill was over $1200. Thank god for extended warranties. Clicking and thump heard during first acceleration after start up right after transmission shifts from second to third. Inspected noise dealership "determined" that it was caused by the abs system check. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Indiana, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
May 2011

10000 mi
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 mi
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. 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016

92000 mi

US $100
Replaced siezed brake caliper 
Apr 2017

108000 mi
Replaced power steering pump under special warranty. Problem was noise when turning due to lack of power steering fluid and power steering inconsistency when turning. 
Sep 2017

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. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Idaho, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

42000 mi

US $800
Warranty work on known zip-tie noise in Steering at slow speeds. Repaired under TSB #PI0029G 
Jul 2013

45000 mi

US $89
Picked car up from dealer after new tire install, no cold air blowing from A/C. Took back to dealer who performed leak test and recharge. 
Mar 2014

55000 mi

US $25
A/C required recharge in July 2013 with no leak detected. A/C required another recharge March 2014. Based on comments in Traverse Forum, probably have a leak in Evaporator Core. 
Sep 2014

67000 mi
Recall repair of airbags required disconnecting battery which shorted out A/C damper control module. Required return to dealer on same day to replace module. 
Oct 2014

67700 mi
Water pump failed. Dealer replaced under GM drivetrain warranty. 
May 2017

104000 mi
Liftgate software reprogram. 
Jun 2017

102250 mi
Calibration of liftgate not done correctly during recall. I brought in information found online that technician followed to rectify. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013

54000 mi
car would not accelerate 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

105000 mi
Throttle body had to be replaced, full of oil. Second time in less than a year. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2018
Mar 2013

62000 mi

US $300
Throttle Body Replacement 
Mar 2015

94000 mi
Water pump leaking, replaced under power train warranty 
May 2015

94000 mi

US $50
Could not adjust ventilation system (Floor/Dash), Passenger side always blowing Warm air. Solved by replacing 2 A/C control actuators / blend door motors A/C would not cool, no leak found, system recharged Paint Peeling off of Heat/AC control head. Cosmetic Problem. replaced control head Front Winshield washer pump stopped working. Replaced Pump 
Jul 2017

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 
Jun 2018

150000 mi

US $150
2 More HVAC Actuators went bad, making this a total of 7 in 150,000 miles 
Chevrolet Traverse in Colorado, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2015
Dec 2013

40000 mi

US $330
Blend valve stopped working on passenger side, resulting in hot air only. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

39000 mi
Rear Entertainment System Headphones quit working 
Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

91000 mi

US $700
Ac wasn't turning on, dealer found and repaired two hose leaks. Dealer noticed power steering pump leaking, replaced under GM extended 120k mile warranty on the part due to known issue. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2011

10900 mi
Power steering quit powering. Replaced pump and steering rack. 
Jan 2013

11700 mi
water pump leaking 
Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011

6000 mi
Both rear child seat belt hooks broke 
Aug 2012

13100 mi
Steering rack replaced Control arms making noise. Oil smell coming into the car while heat is on. Tire pressure monitor not working correctly 
Nov 2012

14600 mi
Tire pressure monitor not working correctly 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

42000 mi

US $40
Rear turn signal burned out. 
Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
Oct 2010

3000 mi
Check engine light on. Called onstar told it was engine backfire code. Took to dealer they reset the computer nothing else. 
Sep 2011

22000 mi
Engine Light on called onstar. The code: do not drive bring into shop. Engine gas issue. 
Nov 2011

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. 
Mar 2013

50000 mi

US $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. 
Chevrolet Traverse in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2017
Aug 2012

19000 mi
Whining noise when accelerating. Dealer took apart transmission, and discovered several parts failing. My front diff carrier assembly, drive gear support, output sun gear, output carrier transfer drive gear input hub, and of course trans. 
Jan 2014

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. 
Feb 2014

34000 mi
Transmission was leaving a big puddle in driveway. Dealer could not find anything leaking. Added dye to trans and was told to drive for two weeks and return. Return trip still had no findings (no visible leak). I wrote suspension, however could not be certain. I can hear a creaking/grinding noise at low speeds when turning/hitting bumps. Seems like it is high in the front right wheel which is why I put suspension. 
Apr 2014

36000 mi
Same as my February complaint. Transmission fluid dripping from the case. They had it about 4 hours and replaced an axle seal under warranty. I had to return the next say for the same leak. Same complaint as Feb 14 and previous day visits. Transmission dripping. They kept most of day, Turns out my case bolts were backing out, causing the leak. Under assumption this relates to my 2012 final drive rebuild 
Jun 2015

51000 mi

US $100
I saw a green puddle early one morning. By lunch the AC was out. Dealer had it all day. Ordered a condensor. I took car home. 3 days later it arrives. Paid for under extended warranty 2 days after previous ac repair, saw a green puddle, sure enough ac out a day later. Dealer ordered 2 lines and put me in a rental. Parts took 3 and 4 days to arrive. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2014
Jul 2011

11000 mi
had no cold air out the front vents. Dealer found that the ac lines from the compressor were cross threaded at the factory. Replaced coolant lines and charged system. 
Apr 2014

62000 mi
Rear AC no longer blowing cold air. Front AC still works fine. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
Sep 2013

34000 mi
Blown engine, spun rod and bearing 
Jun 2014

42000 mi
Replaced steering rack due to leak 
Jan 2015

39000 mi
Right headlight turning on and off intermittently 3 successive clunking or knocking sound from right wheel area only when turning right and going down an incline 
May 2015

57100 mi

US $100
Complete AC system failure. Could not locate parts for first 5 days 
Aug 2016

76000 mi
Plastic trim on inside of lift gate continually separated or would come loose 
Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013

52000 mi

US $50
truck wouldn't start. lights came on dash but vehicle wouldn't start. unclear if caused by aftermarket remote start (now removed) or factory alarm. continues, intermittent. 
Jun 2014

62000 mi

US $100
Oil leak, replaced front seal, valve cover gaskets, water pump gaskets hose replacement between compressor and another component 
Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States
Nov 2014 - May 2015
Jan 2015

108600 mi
water pump was leaking and had to be replaced 
May 2015

115000 mi
hard shifting. when driving at hwy speeds and passing transmission drops several gears causing rpms to tach above 4500 when passing and having to coast until transmission shifts back into overdrive. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

54600 mi

US $800
hose leak 
Chevrolet Traverse in Iowa, United States
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

4000 mi
passenger seat belt not working properly 
Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2015

98100 mi

US $800
busted a/c line no a/c 
Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

6000 mi
radio volume automatically went to full volume replaced steering wheel volume buttons 
Jun 2014

45000 mi

US $100
squeek 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012

11000 mi
Misfire in one cylinder. 
May 2016

72300 mi
Thermostat replacement 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2014
May 2014

36000 mi
repaired heater blend door, occasionally worked 
Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2013
Dec 2011

19000 mi
replace one steering pump line and gear 
Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Jan 2012

14000 mi
Squeaky drivers seat. Dealer repaired and tightened seat. 
Aug 2013

35300 mi

US $40
Had a rubbing noise in the steering column. Dealer replaced steering gear assembly. Ac was cycling a lot. Dealer found refrigerant to be slightly low. Dealer added refrigerant and checked for leaks. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

87000 mi

US $190
Solenoid stuck 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

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. Drivers rear caliper sticking. Replaced caliper, pads and rotors. 
May 2018

110000 mi

US $35
Replaced multi-function switch. Wipers only had hi speed and high beams wouldn't engage. 
Jun 2018

110000 mi

US $600
Replaced both rear UCA and left lateral stabilizer link. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

96000 mi

US $1500
All 4 brake rotors, all pads, front caliper seized and had to be replaced Rear shocks replaced. Completely worn Driver front control arm replaced. Driver front ball joint replaced. 
Chevrolet Traverse in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $2500
replace alternator 38000 mi replace water pump 45000 mi replace power steering pump 60000 mi replaced high side AC line 80,000 mi AC condensor leaking 82000 mi 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

44000 mi

US $1200
Evaporator replaced whole dash torn apart to replace. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017

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). 
Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016

30000 mi

US $69
Windshield washer pump not working. 
Feb 2016

31000 mi

US $320
Coolant was dropping & car wash overheating on short trips. Radiator & hoses were intact. Found water pump was not working. 
Mar 2016

32000 mi

US $551
Struts needed to be replaced. Bought quickstruts. 
Apr 2016

32300 mi
Quick strut or ball joints are making noise when I back ip & turn the wheel. 
Jul 2016

34000 mi
Lower contol arm and ball joints on driver side were replaced. Replaced quickstruts [under warranty]. No solution. 
Aug 2016

34000 mi

US $300
After replacing the lower control arm on driver side, I had to replace the sway bars (both) at a shop. After driving for 2 days had to take car to a friend to replace the other lower control arm (passenger side). After this I sold car. 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013

21000 mi
rubbing sound when turning..dealer replaces rack and pinion 
Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States
Jun 2011 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

95000 mi

US $300
Water pump seal starting leaking. Replaced the whole water pump, seal and serp belt while at it. 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Dec 2011

23000 mi
Seat fabric and padding issues - in the shop over 35 days out of the last 45 days and still no resolution 
May 2012

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. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011

23800 mi
Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Inspected, attempted adjustment not effective, new Rack and Pinion gear ordered and installed by dealer. Problem corrected. 
Jun 2015

84000 mi

US $1300
Power steering pump had to be replaced twice, 1st one faulty, Water pump found to be leaking during power steering pump replacement..Now in another shop due to loss of refrigerent caused by poorly fitting tubes to rear unit rubbing together 
Jul 2015

84800 mi

US $500
Loss of AC,determined to be due to holes in rear unit tubes from being improperly fitted at factory..estimated cost by dealer $1300, estimated cost by independent shop at $500 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2014
Apr 2012

13000 mi

US $33
squeaky steering wheel 
Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013

13000 mi
Oil leak from front engine cover Oil leaking from engine cover Power steering making noise 
Jun 2014

14000 mi
Oil leak from timing chain cover 
Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2012

29300 mi
middle seats difficult to slide - adjusted and lubricated now working fine 
Nov 2013

24000 mi
steering whine on turns when driven slowly 
Nov 2014

32000 mi

US $500
Steering noise and power steering was not working well at slow speeds 
Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2017
Oct 2013

41800 mi
Seat belt wasn't retracting properly. The Dealership knocked a piece loose inside the seat belt retracter area while they were repairing the hail damage on the car. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

9800 mi
Noise when turning wheel 
Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Apr 2022
Jul 2012

23340 mi
"Rubbing" sound when steering wheel turned. Well known problem covered under warranty; Ref: #PI0620 
Apr 2017

44640 mi

C $550
Metal pipes containing coolant to rear air corroded and leaked all coolant lost and AC non-functional aka "AC blinkies". Replacing all pipes would have cost more than one thousand dollars -- on mechanic's advice, pipes were cut and capped and coolant recharged. AC now working again but not for rear. 
Dec 2021

77719 mi

C $1385
Evaporator replaced 
Apr 2022

80600 mi

C $300
Y-pipe corroded 
Chevrolet Traverse in Bolivia
Nov 2013 - Jun 2016
Apr 2014

53620 mi

$250
Replaced center bearing on drive shaft from bottoming out and bending the bracket. 
Aug 2014

55180 mi

$80
Something melted the inside top portion of the high beam housing. This caused the plastic to block the high beam. 
Jan 2015

54400 mi

$250
Radiator cracked, plastic end. Would have required a tow if the repair shop wasn't only four blocks away. 
Oct 2015

68200 mi

$75
A/c worked intermittently. Headlights were not always working. Later learned this was due to someone installing the wrong bulbs. 
Jun 2016

68200 mi
Had a check airbag light that was from the sensor in the drivers side b-pillar. Tried to reset the code which didn't work, then the light went off on its own. A/c worked intermittently. 
Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2021
Feb 2012

14000 mi
realign drivers door 
Dec 2014

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. 
Sep 2017

81000 mi

US $15
Replace left low beam headlight bulb. (blown out) 
Nov 2017

82000 mi

US $170
Replace passenger heat vent actuator 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

Chevrolet Traverse in Alabama, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

33000 mi

US $640
Replaced discharge hose, compressor to condenser. A/C recharged. 

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