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CarComplaints.com Notes: There are a fair-number of power steering related complaints which is a continuation of problems from the previous model year. Considering the problem tends to happen beyond the standard warranty (73k+) it's best to avoid this vehicle or at least be prepared for the $1,300+ repair.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,866 miles

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse miscellaneous problems

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #36

Dec 032021

Traverse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving home smoke began to fill up my vehicle. I noticed it was coming up out of the floorboard where the battery is located as well smoke was billowing from the arm rest. I rushed home before anything else could have went wrong while in traffic barely able to see through the dangerous ploom of smoke.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #35

Feb 052021

Traverse

  • 110,000 miles
It has happened a few times where the stabilitrack goes haywire while driving and locks the vehicle up allowing to only travel a few miles per hour super unsafe when on highway. Have had a Chevy dealership replace the throttle body snd less than 10,000 miles later same problem. In researching online seems this is a very common problem on all Chevy that is extremely unsafe when it happens and your driving.

- Laconia, NH, USA

problem #34

Oct 042019

Traverse

  • 85,000 miles
My mechanic said my timing chain is loose & there should be a recall. Also my radio goes real low in a high pitch tone & I can't hear it so that means my turn singnals are low & everything else that makes a sound is very low. Also my window controls are all starting to not work one by one. I only have 89000 miles on my car. My mechanic is telling me I should get rid of my car but I always thought Chevy was a good car.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #33

Jan 042020

Traverse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power lift gate quit holding. It raise up then snaps back down and hits you in the head.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #32

Sep 012019

Traverse

  • miles
Check engine light keeps coming on and off. The code is P0008 for timing chain.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

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problem #31

Jun 272019

Traverse

  • miles
My truck seems to always brake down from the ac there is alwasy this hissing niose and I have ready a lot of other complaints on the ac also not working the freon does not last very long and I take it with a specialist and they tell me there are no leaks. I an very fruatrated already because I have 5 kids and my kids are always complaining of how hot ita gets in the back seats.

- Edinburg, TX, USA

problem #30

Aug 022019

Traverse

  • 114,932 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle is making a noise when starting, pressing on the gas and when turning to the left or right. After checking the specific code P0017, and diagnostics from dealer its was the timing chain, steering gear and pump assemblies are the issue with my 2011 Chevy Traverse. Looked up the warranties still applicable for this vehicle, special coverage 14582 (throttle, timing chain etc.), 14329 (power steering) and special coverage N192219480 (seatbelt pretensioner)

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #29

May 092019

Traverse

  • 160,000 miles
Takata recall, I was driving my car down an interstate and the coolant had leaked out and overheated my car I have done had each hose and housing and the thermostat and the reservoir take replaced in it about 2 months ago. It's is now doing the same thing again it started again while I was on a highway.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #28

Jul 202019

Traverse

  • 79,000 miles
The rear support for lift of door failed- vehicle was stationary the driver side windshield wiper failed - vehicle was in motion on highway A/C blows freon through vents- stationary, in motion- has been in shop 3 times condenser, A/C lines have been replaced- still does not hold freon for long

- Tishomingo, MS, USA

problem #27

Dec 152015

Traverse

  • miles
The air conditioner still faulty. Replaced hoses and freon. The struts still leaking fluid around tire area since purchased. I see many complaints online at different forums about this. My engine light comes on intermittently anf when I have it tested it just says O2 sensors. The light will stay on for 1-2 days and then go out and remain off for several months at a time. Everything in the car is plastic and keeps popping off. I have replaced so many door and seat pieces that this is crazy even down to replacing motor mounts. I love Chevrolet but this by far has been my most aggravating and costly purchase.... I used to go to my local Chevy dealer for service but I noticed when I log in to my Chevy/GM profile they don't load anything innthe system for Chevy to see you are really maintaining your car. These dealers are ripping people off.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #26

Apr 012019

Traverse

  • 113,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air conditioner snowflake light blinks 3 times then goes off and turns onto auto. Air conditioner charged and repeats what is mentioned above.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #25

Jan 092019

Traverse

  • miles
Out of no where my air bag lights came on. The sensor in the passenger seat isnt detecting weight and stays off all the time now, also my service airbag light is on for the driver as well. I am also having power steering issues as well. My power steering fluid is full, no leaks but the steering is hard to turn. Had the steering pump checked and was told nothing was wrong with it. My last issue is with the speakers they cut in and cut out all the time and nine times out of ten I only have my tweeters for sound. Very disappointed with Chevy right now.

- Camdenton, MO, USA

problem #24

Feb 012019

Traverse

  • miles
This is toward Chevrolet and any other vehicle makers that require excessive use of dealerships for minor maintenance. I have commuted 40 miles daily for 18 years, I have previously owned Ford vehicles and had no issues with doing minor repairs myself. With my Chevy vehicle I have to take it into the dealership or repair shop to change a simple headlight because of the greedy design of the vehicle. They did this on purpose so they could make more money at the dealership after sales. In the past when I drove Ford if my headlight went home I would stop a couple blocks from my work and pop one in. I stopped on exit ramps and added a new one many timed, keeping a extra in my glove box like a prepared driver. With my Traverse I have go in and have the tire taken off and the wheel wheel plastic off to change the headlight. This is completely unsafe and ridiculous. I've complained to Chevy without a response. This needs to change to save lives. It is very dangerous for long commuters. Imagine being on vacation and having to spend a day of it at a dealership getting your headlight changed for $125. We live in mn and frequently have to change bulbs due to --60 degree wind chills. It's impossible to keep up with, and should be illegal. When you spend $30K-50K on a vehicle it should be safe and easy to maintain safety. Don't even get me started on having to pull out the flooring of the 2nd row to change a battery.

- Grand Meadow, MN, USA

problem #23

Oct 012018

Traverse

  • 100,000 miles
While the vehicle is stationary or being driven the traction control turns off, the stabilizer goes out, and the engine power reduces. I was on the highway and I lost power going from 65 mph down to 25-30 mph. I had to pull over and shut off the car, waited for 15 minutes and started driving again. I hadn't gone far and all the warnings came up again and power was reduced. While driving in town the same thing happens and I can be going 25 mph and the power goes down to 10 mph. Warning lights say traction 'control off, stabilizer off, engine power reduced. All of this happens while the vehicle is stationary or being driven!!!

- New Rockford, ND, USA

problem #22

Jan 102018

Traverse

  • 109,100 miles
Check engine light for throttle bottle sensor which causes the gas pedal to stick when trying to accelerate. Service stability track and traction control off which causes the car to lose engine power while driving

- Adger, AL, USA

problem #21

Jan 012018

Traverse

  • 140,000 miles
Acutator went out, apparently it's pretty common in these

- Farber, MO, USA

problem #20

Apr 012018

Traverse

  • miles
The air condition system won't stay cold have been told it is the evaporator possibly more but its gonna cost 1000. To $2500 to get fixed. I have researched and apparently thousands of people with Traverse 's are or had the same issues. I think it's time for a recall to be done. My daughter had 4 children ages 2yrs 8yrs and two 10yr olds and 7 and a half months pregnant driving 90 miles round trip to work and home children ride to the town she works in for daycare so they are in this hot vehicle a well. She is still making payments on this vehicle. We have put freon after freon in trying to keep it might last 5 minutes to an hour if they long..

- Stamford, TX, USA

problem #19

May 022018

Traverse

  • miles
I am having problems with freon remaining in my car. It has been flushed and tested several times for inconsistencies and there seems to be none.please help me with this problem

- West Point, MS, USA

problem #18

Apr 052018

Traverse

  • miles
Approximately 2 weeks ago after hitting a very small pot hole I noticed a loud noise when I would turn the steering wheel to the right only 3 days after that it's still to right and never to the left but does make some noise straight. Called our dealer for an appointment but it's going to be a while 5-15 and they checked and no recalls are on our car but I've read numerous safety issues about these vehicles. Last week while it was raining I noticed my car felt like it was sliding or skating once again called dealer was told still can't help any sooner. Now today while windy and raining it was awful literally a fight to keep it in the road it was swaying and most definitely did not feel safe. Myself and my husband have 3 sons and he works for the state of ky forestry dept. Fighting wildfires and works a lot and is sometimes out of state for 21-40 days straight so he's not here much to check things out. Our boys are all into sports and other after school programs year round with lots of traveling involved. My concern is from all the suspension issues I've read that there was a recall on my car but says 0 which doesn't seem right. I wanna be sure that my family will be safe when in this vehicle and as if right now it sure doesn't feel like it. Please help me find more info because hitting a pot hole (very small bump zero damage) shouldn't cause all these problems requiring my family to have to spend a ton of money to fix. This isn't good business and I would hope Chevrolet would care if the safety of a whole family would be in jeporady over something that shouldn't be wrong with my vehicle that by the way only has 79000 miles on it. Hope someone gets in contact with me thanks have a great day.

- Stoney Fork, KY, USA

problem #17

Mar 132018

Traverse

  • 102,000 miles
I have a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse ltd, I've only owned the car 8 months. The traction control is constantly coming on! the message on the screen appears: Service traction control, service stabilitrack. After, this happens, another message appears reducing engine power. This is dangerous because at this point the more I try to accelerate, the more the engine goes down. This is so very dangerous because this could happen when I'm not able to pull over! this needs to be recalled or someone is going to get killed! normally, 80% of the time I'm on a major interstate when this happens or I'm on a major highway. Please investigate this!

- Piedmont, SC, USA

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