Power steering and timing chain failed in vehicle at 74k miles. There are several complaints regarding the same issues from other owners of this vehicle. General motors has not accepted responsibility for this issue which has been widely reported. While in motion on november 4, 2017, our vehicle became difficult to maneuver eventually shutting off. Upon trying to restart the vehicle we heard a grinding sound. We immediately pushed the vehicle to a near by reputable repair shop. Upon their evaluation it was determined the timing chain was faulty and needed to be replaced. We contacted general motors to inform them of the issue, they responded by having us to tow our vehicle to don brown chevrolet in saint louis missouri. General motors asked us to authorize don brown to "break down" the vehicle in which we agreed. We were then informed because of a cost analysis being performed by general motors and don brown, a break down of the vehicle was not necessary and nothing would be done by the manufacturer to repair the power steering or timing chain. It is widely reported old timing chains were installed in 2009-2011 chevy traverse which has LED to several engine failures and inoperable vehicles of consumers across the country. It is irresponsible for general motors to have not issued a recall on these vehicles with timing chains that stretch and cause engine damage. General motors has placed a hardship on families when they refuse to cover the very expensive cost of these repairs. We purchased our vehicle less than 2 years ago from a chevy dealer and to have it to become impossible to steer and shut off in traffic is very dangerous and needs to be investigated. General motors has not offered any relief with an issue known to them.being out of warranty and not purchasing an extended warranty should exclude defects as in the ones stated in this complaint.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints
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At 90,000 miles, a p0008 code came up and the entire timing chain system needed to be replaced. The cost was $2870.00 because the entire motor had to be dropped. If the vehicle was a 2009, they would have repaired it under warranty but because it was a 2010, chevy would not do anything about it.
Premature stretching of the timing chain. This is a documented and admitted defect by general motors for the 2009 model year traverse vehicles, service bulletins 10287c - april 2012 and 11340a - may 2012. Our vehicle, which is labeled as an early 2010 model year vehicle (built in october 2009) was built in the same factory (spring hill, tn) and with the same components (3.6l v6 engine) as the vehicles that were included in the bulletins but we did not receive the extended coverage. Our vehicle should be covered in the special program.
In 2015, our vehicle began making weird sound on acceleration and deceleration. Acceleration would ramp slowly or stall sporadically while in motion. We took it into a chevy dealership, where we were told that the timing chain was stretched. We paid for the repair. In november 2017, the same events occurred again while in motion. Again the dealership stated that the issue was a stretched internal timing chain.
Catastrophic engine failure due to timing chain and crankshaft failure. My mechanic suggested contacting gm as it was known failure and issue. Gm was unresponsive to providing any assistance.
The steering rack on this vehicle went making it impossible to steer. This has been the case in many of these vehicles of this year. Prior years of this make and model have been recalled for the same issue but as of yet the 2010 has not. They replaced my steering pump and told me the rack was gone and would be 1700 to replace. The car cannot be driven as it is unsafe. The timing chain is also gone which is another issue with this make and model that chevrolet is not dealing with. Although this does not render the vehicle unsafe it is overall a very badly designed vehicle. My major issue is the safety and read many many complaints on this make and model. I can no longer use the vehicle as it is unsafe to drive and a serious financial hardship. I bought this car in good faith according to the safety rating to transport my grandchildren and friends and it is now unsafe and unable to be driven. I am hoping for a recall of this vehicle as I have read that I am not the only one dealing with this situation. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
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.
Complete engine failure of my 2010 chevrolet traverse at 111,556 miles. New engine installed by the dealer at cost of $7560.00. No financial assistance by gm despite repeated requests.
Received engine code p0008 within 24 hours of purchasing used from russ darrow dealership
The timing chain and the crank sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. A dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,508.
My automatic transmission won't shift to higher gears when I accelerate. I have to pull over, come to a complete stop, shift the car into park and then back to drive. That somehow "resets" the transmission and the engine behaves normally after that. This happens almost daily. Frustrating thing is that mechanics have only been able to make it happen once. They say they are unable to id what's wrong. I don't understand that at all. I'm telling them exactly what's happening and they don't even know where to start. And the car's computer doesn't kick out an error message. This happens on all kinds of roads. My car won't shift out of 1st gear. If I don't pull over to "reset" the engine, I get a hot metal smell from the engine. Very frustrating....the mechanics have no clue where to start looking. This has been happening for months. I've gone to multiple mechanics and they're all grasping at straws.
The engine light came on and I took it to a shop, where they told me the codes indicate that your timing chain is stretched. There is a recall on this issue but does not cover the 2010 model. I was told that the issue had been corrected with better parts, but is having the same issue the 2007,2008, and 2009 model years.
At 68,000 miles, the check engine light came on, I took it to the local chevy dealer who said it was a timing chain problem. They said that it would cost about $3200 to fix. Doing some research (obd2 codes p0008 and p0009) this is a common problem with this particular engine, spanning many models and model years.
My 2010 chevy traverse was built in spring hill tennessee facility in 2009. I bought this vehicle at the end of february 2010. My vehicle was maintained per manufacturer instructions, oil was always changed, usually around whit 40% of oil remaining and always before the oil life was exhausted. At ~91000 miles car displayed intermittent check engine sign which become permanent around ~94,000 miles. I took the car to mechanic which showed multiple errors, after fixing camshaft sensor the check engine sign remained and mechanic told me that I have drive chain error. The engine started losing power, failed to accelerate. I took the vehicle to dealer I bought from, was told car had multiple issues including catalytic converter and starter, rusted leaking y-ties but most expensive was timing chain at above $2300. Both I and dealer contacted general motor customer care service. After taking my initial call, gm assigned case to a service adviser who never returned my call. She apparently returned dealer service manager's call and advised him to offer me $1000 discount at dealer's expense who advised gm customer service that gm, as manufacturer of defective part should take responsibility. Gm refused any help with the repair of vehicle although the timing chain is clearly defective..
Check engine light came on at about 78,000 miles. Dealer indicated it was the drive chain needed repair ($2000-2500). This problem was covered by special policy #11340b ' special coverage adjustment ' timing chain wear " in 2009 chevy traverse models. My vehicle has had excellent maintenance and care, usually by the dealer. This should not be an issue at only 78,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the air conditioning warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (candle chevrolet, eugene, oregon) where it was diagnosed that an air conditioning hose was needed; however, the part was unavailable. The contact called the dealer (chevrolet cadillac, bend, oregon) who also stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (chevrolet cadillac of goldsboro) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 8/3034264137. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Check engine light came on along withtraction control. Code for check engine was p0008.
While driving to work,I start hearing dings. I look at the dash and it tells me that my traction is off, to check my stabilitrack, and also the brake was on. Then all of the lights turned back off except the traction light. Now it feels as though my vehicle is being pulled backwards as I try to drive. Definitely a loss of power.
At 88,000 mile I have recieved a p0008 code - timing chains. This is odd to have stretched timing chains at this mileage. Reviewing similar complaints on the internet, this seems to be a common problem with 3.6 l engines made before 2011. I contact gm with no avail. Being such a common complaint by many why isn't gm standing behind this problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (seidle chevrolet located at 1141 e main st clarion, pa 16214 814‑226‑8300) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 119,000.
2010 chevy traverse. Check engine light code p0017. Dealer is stating it is a timing chain, cost around $2700. Traverse only has 101,000 miles on it. My chevy traverse should not be needing a timing chain replaced at such low mileage. Gm is not being cooperative with all the complaints of this problem online. There are specific areas in the country where gm is paying for this repair but it is VIN specific. Gm is stating that if manufactured in certain plants, timing chain is a problem, even though it is the same engine! I have had more recalls on this vehicle than any other vehicle I have owned. I once loved this vehicle and thought gm would take care of known problems, now I know that I am wrong. I will not buy another gm vehicle.
Check engine light came on in my 2010 chevy traverse. The dealership indicated the timing chain had stretched and if left unrepaired could lead to catastrophic failure of the engine. The repair cost is $3500. The vehicle only has 67000 miles on it, and has always had routine maintenance and oil changes conducted. Further investigation revealed that 2007-2009 models of the same engine on similar models had the exact same issue. Additionally, a simple google search reveals many forums that have complaints of the same issue on their 2010 models. It appears that the problem was not corrected in the 2010 model year, or at least not in certain run of the engine. Whether the same bad chain was used in 2010 engines or the problem that was discovered in the 2007-2009 model years, was not discovered until after the 2010 models were built, and they were just not included in the service bulletin is the question. Because a well maintained vehicle with only 67000 miles to have a bad timing chain is rare, as many different repair shops have confirmed. Those same shops also confirmed they have seen many of the traverse. Acadia, and enclave models with the same timing chain issue.
Timing chain is bad in 2010 traverse with approximately 99000 miles. This seems to be a common problem for this yea. Gm issues a recall for.2009 but none.for.2010. Sudden engine failure is dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the vehicle started to shake. The vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 07/12/17*lj
I have 2010 chevrolet traverse. This car got a problem with engine. Timing chain is stretched out and engine runs rough with multiple misfires and noise. I took this car to diagnostic and dealer diagnosed and confirm existing problem with timing chain. After some investigation and research I found out that gmc extended a warranty till 10 years/120000 mi for 2009 chevrolet traverse. But they said that my car does not qualify for this recall because it's been made from different parts. This is not fair and not right. It doesn't matter from what parts was made engine in my car. The fact is that my car has the same problem as 2009 chevy traverse what qualify for extended warranty. The issue with timing chain was never fixed on 2010 model year and many people have the same problem. I know that I'm not the only one who got this kind of situation. I'd like to resolve this problem before it will go to the court. Gmc representative please contact with me to resolve it. Thanks, [xxx] *dl information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine and stabilitrac sensor indicators suddenly illuminated and the speed reduced to approximately 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had become damaged and would need to be replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 06/07/17*lj updated 08/08/2017
Timing chain is out of sync. Mechanic states that error codes are causing the the check engine light to illuminate that are based around skipping/slipping timing chain. States that timing chain must be repaired. If timing chain fails to work correctly, engine could seize cause the vehicle fail unexpectedly.
Engine light came on while diving at city speeds, took it to stewart chevrolet and the said it was the p0008 and p0017 timing chain and crank camshaft. This is the 3rd time that this is occurring . 1st was at 60,929k and second was at 81,781k they want between $3,000 to $9,000 to repair and no guarantee that it won't occur at next 20k, gm are not standing by there product nor is steward.
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