2011 Chevrolet Traverse: check engine light

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Engine · 125,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH, the RPM became elevated, and the check engine warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Fuel system, Visibility · PA · crash

The driver's side mirror is cracked, in addition to the catalytic converters - bank 1 and 2, they sold me this car like this and reset the engine light.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Engine · IL

I purchased this car a month ago, didn't see any check engine light, but I now it is and it is a code related to the timing belts, it seems the car still work ok but sometimes starts shaking a litle. So I see there is a lot of complains about the same problem, I hope chevrolet has a recall to solve this issue, becouse this is a very high cost repair.

Filed Sep 25, 2020 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · VA

My 2011 chevy traverse check engine light came on, on 9/18/20 and referenced error codes p0009 and p0018. The car is looses power when driven and is getting terrible gas mileage. It only has 111,000 miles on it and has been maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines. The mechanic that reviewed my car indicated a timing chain issue, which I have found all over the internet has happened to other 2011 traverse owners. Luckily my chain did not break while I was driving on a major highway and cause an accident. When will chevy be held accountable for this issue?

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Engine · PA

I drove down to my daughters on sunday december 1st 2019 which is in freasterville pa and we live in mechanicsburg pa. So I drive the turnpike and I have done this trip a lot, having no issues at all with my traverse 2011. On monday we both got into my car as nd drove back to mechanicsburg because she had to pick up her vehicle for work the next day, we get home monday night 12/2/2019 no problems still parked in my driveway and everything is good . Next morning 12/3/2019 I go to take her to get her work car we get in my SUV still in my driveway and it made this god awful noise and I turned it off immediately and yelled to my husband something is wrong. He goes to try it and it sounds like the car wants to start and nothing it won't. We have it flat bedded to cralls garage in harrisburg and he called said that we need a new engine he said it was making a noise in the lower back end of motor and we need a new motor. We owe 13000.00 on this car and I love it hiw can this happen. He said it will cost 5000.00 for a new motor and I can not afford it. .I have read so many reviews that this is happening to 2011 traverses how can the manufacturer not fix this . I had no warnings at all no engine lights nothing. Please help

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 70,000 miles · IA

Car was powering down at highway speeds and check engine light came on. Now needs timing chains replaced. Also started having issues with the steering not working and the steering rack is bad and needs replaces. Suspension is no good and all has to be redone. Vehicle only has 70,000 miles on it for being a 2011.

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Engine · 119,397 miles · IL

2011 chevy traverse in great condition. Engine stared missing and roughly idling occasionally.check engine light came on just short of 119000 miles. Auto parts store reported diagnostic code: p008. Googled p008 and message boards stated gm has an extended warranty program for this problem. Went to the local chevy dealer, asked about the coverage up to 120,000 miles since I was almost up to 120,000 miles. Provided the VIN & the dealer said that my vehicle does not qualify for repairs under the program & recommended scheduling service to have it fixed at my expense. Another option was to take my chances. He advised keeping oil level high & clean to extend possible life of the engine & timing chain. Service rep said that he sees this problem on a fairly-regular basis, about 2-4 times per month. A critical failure rate of that for just one dealer is way too high! Gm should extend the coverage, especially when this is a known issue! Days later I decided I didn't want to re-experience my 2001 saturn timing chain failed at 67,000 miles while driving 70 MPH, nearly caused an accident on the freeway. Had to replace the engine with a re-manufactured engine for approximately $3,000.00. Due to fatalities resulting from the timing chain failures, saturn/gm finally decided to recall the affected vehicles or reimburse for replacement engines. I had replaced the engine at my own expense, so I was later reimbursed ~$2,500.00 by saturn (gm). With this in mind, I scheduled service for my 2011 traverse about a week later at the gm dealer. It required pulling the engine, metal shavings cleaned out of engine, guides, tensioners, and timing chain replaced. Cost 2 days labor and parts $2924.87. Gm should extend covering diagnosed p008 fault repairs, or at the very least, offer an after-failure reimbursement for repairs/replacement due to faulty/stretched timing chains on their engines.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · NY

Check engine light keeps coming on and off. The code is p0008 for timing chain.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Engine · 117,000 miles · NY

The check engine light was going on and off for several weeks. Sometimes the vehicle seemed to lose some power while driving. Took to mechanic to have it diagnosed. Code p0008 appears to be worn timing chaining. I have spoken to two independent mechanics as well as a chevy dealership - all have told me that the timing chain should last the life of the vehicle. A google search informed me that this appears to be a common issue with the chevy traverse. In fact, early models received an extended warranty for this issue. This warranty needs to be extended to other years as well.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The mechanic provided failure codes p0017 and p0008. The contact stated that the failure codes were related to the crankshaft and the exhaust system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · NJ

Less then a year ago the battery gauge started dipping below 14v to 12v periodically while driving. When getting off the highway one day(batter gague did not dip) and coming to a light on a 2 lane smaller major road the lights all came on check engine, stabilitrak, battery, etc and the car shut down. Fortunately, my husband was able to cruise through the light and somehow everyone was out of his way so he could come to a stop o the side of a road that the speed limit is 50 on. The windows were open couldn't do anything. Tow came out and his jumpers were zapped. Tried again and was able to get into n so could be flat-bedded to the mechanic. The alternator was fried, and fried battery and messed up AC. Replaced alt and battery and other parts that were fried. Less than 6 months later battery started dipping really low and so we had the car checked several times and nothing seemed wrong. Now we're 10 months in and had to replace alt. Again and within a week (today) battery started dipping to 12v again. This is while driving and happens about 20 minutes or so into drive. I drive on major highways and have my children in the car the majority of the time. This is dangerous and seems to be a recurrent problem on tons of these cars. If the car dies again, thankfully the stars aligned and my husband was able to at least pull to the side of the road, we may not be so lucky. Of course, the car is out of warranty now too so how is it that all these people, including us, will be asked to shell out tons of money to fix a common issue that needs to be taken care of so people don't die! This is not simply a maintenance issue.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Engine · 81,331 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact had the vehicle towed by aaa to baierl chevrolet (10430 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090, (877) 217-0160) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 81,331.