Engin burning oil. Also says cat under performance bay 1 I had a mechanic fir it twice due to misfire on 2 cylinders. Lift gate electrical only works sometimes and others it goes up the starts to close half way up. Iv been hit in the head a few times. Passenger window won't roll up or down from driver side. All issues I was informed were due to faulty manufacturing issues.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse electrical complaints
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Traction control and stablizer light goes on and off. Radio comes on and off.
Me and my wife own a 2010 traverse and 2 days ago the engine just shut off while driving down the highway and she was almost hit several times in the few seconds it took to turn the hazzard lights on, im not understanding why all these complaints about engine issues are being submitted but no actions ive been a life long gm owner and this is a turning me towards looking elsewhere my wife could have been killed or my 3 children had they been in the car at the time this needs to be addressed before someone dies due to poor craftsmanship by a good car manufacturer please investigate this
Difficult to turn at slow speeds. While I had it at dealer for other recall issues I was told the rack and pinion system was bad and needed to be replaced at my cost as it was not a recall.I was told this was a very dangerous driving situation. I asked if that were the case why gm doesn't have a recall for it.a car that was only 3 yrs. Old and under 60,000mi. Should not have this problem.I googled what would cause this to go out in such a short time frame and read that most likely it was not greased or assembled properly! A friend who had the same make and model had to replace hers at her cost. This should be a recall issue as it is a dangerous driving problem. As far as electrical problems while driving the back seat heat control will sometimes just randomly turn on. Gm should back their work on this rack and pinion steering defect!
My vehicle being track by law enforcement-mapping and stop at least once a week under different vechile codes ebd,eps,trac and radio waves by telcommuncationers coding my car most recently stop on 7-13-2020 .this is my complaint for investigation. My tag is rtt0049.
It's drivable just I noticed the interior lights like dashboard radio go dim occasionally after driving for a while maybe take a half hour to an hour for the lights to go regular and if I have the radio at high volume while driving and I decrease speed the volume lowers itself just a concern that it maybe an electrical issue and my service airbag light is on but no recalls for it.
Many electrical issues. First the dvd player went out then the air and heat quit blowing, during this the car would occasionally lose power completely while driving but could be bumped back on by jamming on the gas or restarting the car. The vehicle started locking in my key and setting off the anti theft electric lockdown. We replaced the battery and some of the issues stopped briefly (the anti theft and power loss) but the battery completely drained within a month and the vehicle will no longer start or allow the battery to charge via jump or charge pack.
On jan 4 2020 I was dry on the expressway doing 70 MPH and all of sudden my car made a ding noise and my traction control light came on saying it was off then it said it was powering down and then the stabilitrak light came on I almost had an accident because of nowhere that happened I read that gmc had alot of problems qith the same situation. I was very scared and very emotional and I had to have my car towed this is a really bad safety problem and I read that tthat im not the only one this happened too
The biggest issue is intermittently going into "low engine" mode, warning blinks for only a second then the car will not go more than 10 miles an hour. This is quite dangerous to me, my family, and other drivers- imagine this happening on the freeway? Does this issue need to result in a death before it is looked into by the company? The car will not shift out of gears- happens intermittently with no warning signs whatsoever. The issue happens when I go above 40 MPH, the the rpms goes to 9+off the charts and I cannot go into the next gear. Since it happens only randomly mechanics have a hard time finding issue since it does not always do this for them. Our last visit suggested to replace the transmission, but at a price that is more than the value of the car, that is hard to stomach. Lots of complaints of this issue and considering the 2009 recall, my two cents is the 2010 model most obviously has similar manufacturing issues and a deeper investigation needs to take place. Other issues, car lurches/jerks when put into drive from park. Please back your company and in good faith take care of your customers as some of us work hard for our money, this should not be the result of something anyone takes pride in!
Stabilitrak is not working properly along with traction control. Seems to be electrical problem as many of the windows, along with other electrical lights are not working properly. When driving the car loses power. There is a grinding noise and the traction control service indicator light and stabilitrak comes on, along with the service engine light. When there is loss of power the car will not accelerate for a few second, which is very dangerous in traffic.
The check engine light has been on for two years in my traverse and my local mechanic doesn't know why. For about the same amount of time, when filling the tank we have to turn all electronics off and then after the fill we have to pump the gas pedal and coax it into starting. Again, local mechanic doesn't know what to do that won't cost a fortune, so advised to continue driving if what we do works. For the last month or so the stabilitrak warning light has come on periodically and then the reduced engine power light also comes on. This happens when it is really cold. At first nothing else happened, but the last three times we did lose power. I went down to 40mph while driving on the interstate and then at 21 below last night we couldn't go over 10-15 MPH. After turning the car off for a while it normally re-sets which it did last night and we finally made it home. This engine power reduction and stabilitrak issue happens while driving. The check engine light is always on when the car is on.
It stop running while driving and keys get stuck in the ignition multiple times . Accelerates itself or fails to pick up the speed on the highway. I had many fixed and they go right in the same problem.
Door locks unlock/lock and then the car seems to go into neutral and the RPM goes to about 7,000. This has killed the engine twice. Gm has assigned a case number 8-423-8930914. Tcm, catalytic converter and neutral switch had been replaced and no change. Happens at various speeds - 75, 55,40,8mph and stopped. This has happened at least 30 times in the 34 days that we have owned it. It has been into the dealership four times.
Alarm sounds for no apparent reason. No one attempt to get into vehicle. Happens several times weeks. Also hood latch light on dash comes and goes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to eric von schledorn chevrolet buick (805 e green bay ave, saukville, wi 53080, (262) 284-8000) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and tensioner failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where they contacted the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 101,847.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving 5 MPH and after latching the driver's seat belt in place, the seat belt icon remained illuminated for at least ten minutes before it went off. The dealer (autonation chevrolet, 3707 west colonial drive, orlando, fl 32808) informed the contact that the mileage was too high on the vehicle to make any repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
My check engine light appeared this evening in my 2010 traverse as well as service stabilitrack and traction control. As I accelerated my fuel level indicator went down and when I hit the brakes it would shoot up to full. I am one of many to deal with the issue with specifically a chevy traverse.
I bought this traverse used with only 7,000 miles. After about a year, the radio and screen would not turn off after turning the car off and opening the door. It would remain on even after turning the ignition on and off or opening the drivers door several times. The front passenger window does not go down using the driver side controls, despite multiple attempts to fix it. I have learned to live with the issues when recently addition problems have appeared. For some reason it feels like I am driving with the emergency brake engaged or pulling a heavy trailer. Most of the time I have to press harder on the gas just to make the vehicle go. As a result, the gas mileage has dropped significantly. Also, suddenly the air conditioner for the driver blows only warm air while all the other vents blow cold. There is a constant clicking sound behind the dash and I am about to replace a second actuator. Finally, there is a loud noise from the engine like it is still running after it is turned off and the key is out of the ignition. I have to turn the ignition on and off again for it to stop. Even then, the engine fan remains on, which it never did before. All these started just as it was about to hit 80,000 miles.
The ignition switch will not turn off or remove due to lack of signal from transmission
Gas tank does accurately show how much gas I have left. The fuel gauge constantly fluctuates. I was driving and my mile range showed I had 54 miles worth of gas left. I made a stop and the car was idling and when I got back in the car it showed I had 89 miles worth of gas left. When I got to my destination I got the low fuel warning message. I have watched my fuel gauge and mile range go up incrementally while in park. This issue is the same issue as a recall with later models and it can cause a terrible accident if my car stalls or shuts off because there was not as much gas in the car as the gauge states. Similar recall below with same exact issues. Recall subject : inaccurate fuel gauge reading report receipt date: apr 30, 2014 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v223000 component(s): electrical system , fuel system, gasoline potential number of units affected: 51,640 manufacturer: general motors llc
I have an issue with the electrical system when the vehicle gets wet from rain or any kind of moisture I lose all warning chimes, blinkers on occasion, and the lights will flicker at times. Defective timing chains in a vehicle that was manufactured in 2009 where an extended warranty was issued for vehicles having faulty timing chains but since my vehicle was sold as a 2010 I don't qualify for the special extended warranty. While driving around a bend with the defective timing chain I have encountered a loss of power on the highway which almost caused a wreck while my kids were in the car on a trip.
Passenger side window will not go down from driver side. Driver side tries not to go down. Both headlights went out days apart. Passenger heat does not work while driver and back heat works. Tire gage says rear tire pressure low when it means the front. When air is added the next day it says tire pressure low again. Power lift gate falling. These things happen while stationary and in motion.
Starter failed; difficulty starting; initially thought it was the battery. Had to replace the starter; possible recall. Cost $482.68
Me & my family were driving on the highway, doing 65 MPH, & suddenly the chime in my vehicle goes off, & in the display window it reads service traction control, service stabilitrak & park assist off. Also the engine light & I believe the stabilitrak light come on. Then the vehicle just slows down & when I try to push the gas to go, it will not go over 20 MPH. I put my hazard lights on & luckily I was just a few minutes from home. The next day I take my vehicle back to greg may honda where I purchased it, they put it on that machine & they said I would have to take it to a chevy dealership. That same day I take it & they tell me it's the throttle body. So I drive my vehicle home & try to come up with the money to make the repair & I take my vehicle to my personnel mechanic on feb 27, 2015, they replace the throttle body for $521.79 (I do have receipt). 3 months later on may 23, 2015 the same problem happened again while I was out of town. 3 months after that on aug 7, 2015 it did it. And again on sept 1, 2015. I purchased this vehicle used on nov 29, 2014, I only had it 3 months when it began to mess up on me. Each time it happened I am either on a busy city street or on the highway. I have 5 children in my vehicle & this is extremely dangerous for my family.
I was driving and all of a sudden air conditioner stopped blowing cold air, traction light came othe stability limessage came on as well saying offn, check engine light came on, battery gauge went way down, water gauge showed no water level, gas gauge showed no gas, I stopped to get gas and then car would not start, kept trying to start it, finally turned on but all gauges were crazy. Took the car right to waldorf chevrolet on 2298 crain hwy in waldorf, md. The dealer couldn't even get the car started again after I turned the car off. Never happened before they checked out the car and called me around 12:00 pm and said you computer board needs to be replaced is completely shot. After reading several chevy traverses have the same issue. This needs to be a recall too many with the same issue. Its an expensive issue at that . I truly believe this model of car is a waste of money. I guess I should of bought a toyota 5 years ago...
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated and the vehicle's speed reduced. The vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that the engine stalled and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was unknown hat needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
On the way to longview texas, we were driving on the loop in palestine when the stabilitrak light came on, the check engine light came on, and park assist light came on. The vehicle lost power quickly and we had to cross two lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder. I am pregnant and my (xxx) year old was in the car. Vehicle was towed, I had to pay for a rental car. The bacon chevrolet in palestine charged me $150 to run diagnostics and give me an oil change since that was due up. They fixed three recalls that were due on my vehicle I had owned for 1.5 yrs, then none of the lights came back on. Again on may 12th, yesterday, my vehicle stabilitrac light came on, check engine light came on, and the vehicle RPM's would go to about 3,000 only driving 40 MPH. I was able to make it home and parked the car. My husband came out to check on it and the stabilitrak light had gone off but check engine light is still on. I called local dealership tom light chevy and was told "there have been no issues with this", they must not get the internet there. This has been a huge problem with multiple owners of both the traverse and the equinox (my sister has one that has the same issue) from the 2009 all the way to 2013 model from what I have seen. I want to know why there has been no recall and why we are paying to run diagnostics or to fix things when the lights come on again and tell us the issue is something else?! Gm needs to do a recall or they are going to lose many customers with the way it is being handled. If these lights come on again soon, this will be three times in six months! I am looking at trading this vehicle in and telling everyone I know to stay aparts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).way from gm if this is handled improperly.
2010 traverse. Displayed showed traction control off, service stabilitrac, engine power reduced. The car suddenly dropped to 10mph. I see these problems all over and it seems as if my VIN isn't covered. This could have caused serious harm to my family and others. Could have caused a major accident.
Wife was driving the kids to school this morning on the highway and all of a sudden the displayed showed traction control off, service stabilitrac, engine power reduced. The car suddenly dropped to 25mph. I see these problems all over and it seems as if my VIN isn't covered. This could have caused serious harm to my family and others. This is not the only issue, I also have a complaint about the steering problems.
Chevy traverse 2010 with 74k miles. Driving vehicle on highway during morning traffic. Vehicle check engine light came on, service stabilitrak warning, traction control off warning, and reduced engine power warning. Vehicle suddenly reduced engine power from 65mph to 25mph. Pulled vehicle over and shut down engine. Turned vehicle back on and check engine light remained on and vehicle would not go past 25mph. Had vehicle towed to dealership service department. Codes were p0221, p0121, and p2176. Repairs done at dealership for faulty throttle position sensor. Not covered under warranty. Parts $270.82, labor $322.50, after taxes total was $614.99, prior to this incident it had occured on two other occassions; however the dealership service department was unable to duplicate the problem until this incident occured giving them the codes for the throttle position sensor. After reading post online it appears that my vehicle isn't the only one that has had this issue. Strongly recommend a recall be issued due to safety concerns since reduction of power engine can potentially result in a vehicle getting rear ended /hit from behind due to the sudden loss of power.
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