2011 Chevrolet Traverse: engine knocking or ticking

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 20, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · AZ

We were driving about 70mph on the highway when the engine started to make a knocking sound and losing power. We pulled over to see what was wrong and the car wouldn't start. We got a jump and had to buy a new battery due to it being drained. Got a new battery and pulled up the code for the knock sensor. We replaced it and new codes pulled up. The engine thru a rod with no warning of anything being wrong with the traverse. It was well maintained with only 140,000 miles. The new battery we bought was drained almost immediately and needs to be charged for the traverse to even start when the mechanic looked at it.

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 May 18, 2020 · Engine · 108,000 miles · IA

Vehicle lost power while driving on a city street and engine started knocking. We were able to get off the road without getting hit. Vehicle stopped running and would not start.

Filed Sep 2, 2019 · Engine · 111,000 miles · MI

In jan 2017 timing chain had to be replaced, some work covered by warranty but still cost me 4000 on june 24 while driving home noticed a knocking type sound coming from engine, parked it, next day took it to the mechanic, sound was very loud now, and told the motor needed to be replaced, rod broke, can not afford to fix, and is now a paper weight in my driveway, just finished paying it off, chevy dealer here was useless

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · MS

I have had the 2001 chevy traverse for 1 year now. Bought it used from a chevy dealership. The traction control/ stabilitrak warning has come on numerous times over the year, but has come on every single day this past week while driving. There is no loss of power like others have reported, but it does knock out the cruise control when the warning message comes on. This sounds like a manufacturer problem and should be handled by them at no cost to the consumer. I have ready tons of complaints about this. There should be a recall.

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Engine · 53,000 miles · IA

Was driving home from work engine made a ticking sound then knocked a little upon acceleration, no lights came on and I was within a 1/2 mile to my home so I kept driving. Car died as I pulled into driveway, had I been on the street I would not have been able to pull over as there was no warning. I took it to the dealer who said the timing belt went out and ruined the engine, total cost for new engine $7250 and despite other years and VIN numbers being recalled they refused to cover my vehicle that only has 52,000 miles. Mechanic all but admitted it was a flaw and told me to save my receipt. I asked him if the only way chevy will cover it is if someone gets killed, or if enough people complain and he said yes. Why not be honest about it and stand behind their product? Now I'm scared even with a new engine it could happen again, only I might not be lucky enough to be in my driveway.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Engine · 108,900 miles · IA

We were doing normal driving around town when the check engine light came on and the vehicle started running very rough. We were able to drive slowly and get the vehicle home. The engine started making a knocking sound. We took the car to a chevrolet dealer to be looked at. The dealer said the timing chain and pistons were out and they recommended replacing the motor. They said they had seen this before on the traverse and wouldn't know for sure until they took the engine apart but that was what the diagnostics were showing. We towed the car to another shop to get a second opinion. They also stated the pistons and bearings were bad, the timing belt was bad and they would know more if they took it apart. They also recommended replacing the motor because of the extent of the damage. We replaced the engine. The vehicle had 108,000 miles at the time of the engine failure.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Steering · NE

Car is making knocking noisies when turning either way. Took to dealership and they are telling me it us going to cost $1,800 to fix. The part only cost like $250.00.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Engine · 53,000 miles · CO

Engine pistons started knocking, motor failed/seized. Dellenbach chevrolet claims it was from oil filter being 1/2 turn loose. There was no oil on my driveway, work, or under vehicle when engine failed.