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9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,200
- Average Mileage:
- 117,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace timing chain (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Engine light came on, activated Onstar and was unable to determine the cause. Took it to Advantage Chevy and was told it was a timing chain issue. To my horror i was told in order to replace the timing chain the engine had to be taken out! After consulting with the service guy i was told the cost to repair would be around $3000, however GM would be willing to extend the warranty and pick up approximately $1800 of the cost. How generous of them right? This tells me that they were fully aware of the Traverse timing issue and wanted to avoid a recall.
Update from Feb 11, 2018: Engine light came on, activated Onstar and was sold there was a issue with the O2 sensor. After doing some research i found Traverses have a Throttle Position Sensor Issue. I took it to Advantage Chevy and was told i had a prematurely worn timing chain. To my horror i was was told in order to replace the chain the whole engine had to be taken out! The estimate for repair was over $3000. I was then told that GM would be willing to extend my warranty and pick up approximately $1800 of the cost. So nice of them right?This only tells me that they knew about this issue with Traverses and also GMC 3.6 engine premature timing chain wear.
- Clifton S., Bolingbrook, US