2010 Chevrolet Traverse: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 10, 2022 · Engine · OK

I was driving and it it lost power when I started it it did a terrible noise like clicking. Mechanic looked at it and showed me the timing chain is 3 links loose. It was slipping and missing. My children were in the vehicle when this happened. Consumer stated car died it jumped back, jerked hard like it was in reverse then restarted it and got it to the house.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Engine, Steering · AL

Sometimes when trying to turn the steering wheel locks up and makes it really hard to turn sometimes when doing so it loosens up all of a sudden causing it to jerk/ turn to fast which could cause and accident. A lot of times when taking off the traverse does not want to shift then having to pull over on the side of road to put in park and put back in gear then go and also sometimes when driving the car shifts really hard jerking the vehicle when shifting!! The 2nd row heat/ air controls get really hot even when not in use.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 109,000 miles · CA

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!

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Transmission · 70 miles · GA

Tranmission jerk to change gear then drop into low gear ,stop pulling.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 165 miles · RI

Vehicle was on the highway when I got off the exit the car started making a weird noise . I tried making a right and the car jerked and almost flipped over it's the third time it does this . This is a huge safety concern. I tried fixing the issue all three times and it keeps happening .

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Transmission · IL

Transmission gets stuck after about 3rd gear and does not want to shift causing vehicle to jerk violently and driver is not able to control the speed of the vehicle. Does not happen every time, happens once in a while out the blue when driving on city streets or highways. Also heard of this happening on other vehicles same make and model. Please look into this for future problems with this company.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 114,000 miles · OH

June 2016, approx. 114,000 mi - felt a lurch in stop & go traffic; flashed "service stabilitrak," "service traction control," "backup alerts = off". The check engine light appeared. A few miles down the road when traffic sped up, I realized I only had one gear and could not accelerate above 60mph. A serious problem on the interstate! Several hours later, the check engine light remained on, but the car drove normally -- straight to the repair shop, where it was deemed to need $2400 in transmission repair due to the following fault codes: p182e & c0561. They will replace the transmission mode shift sensor and the transmission control module. The mechanic also informed us that we will eventually need a $700 repair for the control arms in the rear suspension -- ge has corrected a known fault in the parts. All this is on top of a $3000 repair done in april 2015 at 92,500 mi. For known steering defects. In that case, as the traverse warmed up, the power steering got hard to turn. Gm repaired part of the problem at no cost, replacing power steering pump and gear housing. Another mechanic completed the replacement of the rack and pinion assembly that was also part of the problem. These are both substantial defects and repairs needed in a vehicle that was expected to last much longer before needing more than routine maintenance.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · PA

Steering intermittently looses power causing steering wheel to jerk and making steering difficult. Vehicle then begins to veer out of lane. Power steering pump constantly "whines". Manufacturer contacted stated not covered by warranty. Through internet research this is an extremely common problem with the traverse vehicle.

Filed Feb 24, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · MN

Started with intermittent loss of power steering at low speeds making tight turns. Then noticed hesitant/jerky steering on the highway, with loud rattle in front end. As with all the others, got the run around from the local chevy repair shop, and also with gm customer service - would not acknowledge or even talk about all the similar complaints. I got gm customer service to go good for most of the repair cost of installing a new power steering pump and steering gears. All after 3 trips to the repair shop, the first time they insisted I just needed a power steering flush - 2nd time they put in the pump, 3rd time finally "found" the leaky gear. Let's hope this holds out - drove good for the 40 mile trip home.