2011 Chevrolet Traverse: engine failure

Filed Sep 10, 2022 · Engine · KY

Engine failed at 182,000 miles. No warning. No indicator lights. Speed was 45+ miles per hour on 2-lane highway. Loss of engine power resulted in loss of steering control. Very hard to maneuver as vehicle coasted to stop at side of road. Put all occupants in a dangerous situation due to significantly reduced vehicle control. Vehicle would not re-start (or attempt to turn over) after failure. Towed to local shop. Local, trusted auto service center reported engine had “locked up” potentially due to low oil pressure. Again, no indication lights and routine, full oil service completed just 2500 miles prior. Engine was replaced after cost-benefit analysis of current car market prices and availability and the well-maintained condition of the vehicle overall. Concerns: Loss of control. Disappointments: One of many reliability issues with this vehicle that was purchased new in January 2011.

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Engine · TX

2011 chevrolet traverse. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle had not experienced any failure but, was concerned of the possibillty due to mileage. The vehicle had approximately 100,000 miles.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Engine · 131,000 miles · OH

The contact's wife owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an abnormal knocking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the idler pulley however, the vehicle was not repaired, and the vehicle would not start. The contact called his son and towed the vehicle to his home. The contact then called the dealer where he arranged to have the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer informed him that the failure was due to a defective timing chain; however, while repairing the vehicle, the dealer informed him that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the middle rear seat belt would become stuck and would not unlatch as needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for further assistance. The contact replaced the engine himself. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

At 90,000 miles I was driving and the vehicle just shut down. Loss of power steering, brakes locked up, engine died. Brought it home replaced battery and serpentine belt. Attempted to start, and took several tries. Once running there was a horrific loud knock coming from the engine. Towed to a mechanic who reported the engine would "throw a rod any time now" and that having looked the vehicle over it was no fault of my own. Fluids were all fresh and full, no debris in oil, no reason for failure. I'm now stuck with a loan on a car that failed way before industry standards. Do your job gm and help out your customers! I have heard of many other traverse models in this year range having the same issue!

Filed Jan 31, 2021 · Engine · MO

Engine began to make loud noise knocking noise while driving. Checked all fluids and they were all in good condition. Had a mechanic check, they said engine was shot and that they have seen a lot of the traverse vehicles have engine failure.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Engine · 150,000 miles · WA

I was on the highway driving home from work and the car started making loud noises from the engine compartment. Had three different mechanic diagnosed the issue. All pointing towards the timing chain or possible engine replacement. The car has had maintenance regularly and well taken care of. Mechanic said that the traverse has a lot of issues regarding the timing chain on a huge scale. I am at a loss road as to what can be done. I hooe that theteis a recall for this issue cause after reading so many people issues with their cars, it is wrong to just leave people stranded and hopeless to get back on the raod. Step up to the plate gm.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Engine · OH

Purchased the vehicle at the end of july and a couple of weeks after started noticing power fluctuation while driving and a knocking on the top part of the engine while driving, specially on the highway and decided to park it and wait for our shop to take a look at it. Apparently the timing chain needs replaced again despite of "issues already being corrected by the manufacturer'. This vehicle is around 98k-99k miles range and it might need the hole engine block replaced due to a sloppy recall repair. Spending 5k on a new engine that doesn't have even 100k seems ridiculous, but having people driving with the chance of malfunction a high speeds is very concerning.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Engine · 116,000 miles · NE

I bought this car used with 80,000 miles on it. A week after purchasing it I took it back to the dealership due to a burning oil smell and was told it was "normal traverse smell". The smell kept getting worse but everywhere I took it they said it was normal. I have had the car for two years now and after taking it to a local mechanic, not a gm or chevy mechanic, we were told it needs the timing belt replaced so we had that done. The burning oil smell never went away so I took it back and he found that the timing belt needs replaced after two months because a brass ring that was supposed to be replaced wasn't. This brass ring was never on the recall list so the previous owners knew nothing about it. Chevy knows they have a problem with this engine but they won't replace them. I am not stuck with a pile of junk that needs a new engine all because chevy won't own up to their failure. Why not recall the brass ring instead of expecting people to fork out $6,000 for a new engine?

Filed Apr 29, 2020 · Engine · 105,000 miles · CT

At just over 100,000 miles I had to change the timing chains cost me 3500 dollars.and 3 weeks later the motor seized up . I think this should be a recall as I was told it is a bad design on these engines. Pay for a car that just sits there as I cant afford another engine for it

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · Engine · 93,000 miles · NY

Coming home in driveway, the vehicle just died. Local mechanic thought it was a cam shaft sensor, but after looking further it's the timing chain & I need a new engine on 2011 traverse with 93,000 miles. Chevy corp said chevy needs to diagnose at $100 an hour. They would have to do a complete engine tear down which could be 10 hours plus the cost of a new engine & they won't guarantee cost assistance. The work has to be done by chevy. The vehicle is sitting in my driveway since march 2019. I'd like for chevy to own up to this problem & fix my vehicle at no cost

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 100,800 miles · VA

Driving at highway speed of 75 MPH, the motor siezed without any warning. The motor locked and the technician said the engine needs to be replaced. He commented something wrong with the engineering of the engine specific to oil. He is concern that changing the engine may result in the same situation given the motor's design.

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