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
2011 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine failed and the power steering became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine failed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5438770343. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. *tt
2011 chevrolet traverse: while driving all the lights start flashing and the vehicle turns off and on, not letting you accelerate and slowing the car down rapidly. Then the traction control turns off and vehicle idols rough. If I step on the accelerator there is no repose from the vehicle. We do not treat the vehicle hash or drive wild. I dont have the money for a lot of repairs. I change the oil when it's time and make sure its running smoothly. I have looked online and have seen many other complaints about the same issue and gm has not done anything about it. This is a major safety issue especially for someone driving at a high speed. Death is a major possibility if this were to happen in front of another vehicle. This has happened once before today.
Driving 75 on freeway with cruise on. Car acted like gas pedal was floored shut cruise off seemed fine 10 miles later hear a flapping and engine dies. This was very scary and could have caused major accident but my husband managed to steer us to shoulder. Had car towed home as would not start. Had mechanic look at it and need new engine $6,300 dollars to fix only 114,000 miles on it and still owe.
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.
Takata recall, I was driving my car down an interstate and the coolant had leaked out and overheated my car I have done had each hose and housing and the thermostat and the reservoir take replaced in it about 2 months ago. It's is now doing the same thing again it started again while I was on a highway.
Engine bearing failure causing engine to seize. While driving on busy highway vehicle stalled causing unexpected stopping with no warning from vehicle.
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.
The water pump leaking- only 68,0000 miles
Service stabilitrak/traction control off light keeps coming on when driving at normal speed
The timing chain when out on my 2011 chevy traverse. There are known issues with these vehicles not much older than mine and I am hearing about a lot of issues with the 2011 models as well. I think that this should be looked into. The timing chain went out when I was driving on the highway with my family and that could have turned into a deadly situation. My vehicle was purchased used but has been well maintained. With just over 100k miles and known issues with the timing chains in these vehicles I really think that it should be looked into.
2nd owner. At 91k miles whole electrical system blew out. Cost $600 to fix. At $111k miles engine light came on. Went to dealership and timing chain needed to be replaced. Parked the vehicle as dealership said it keeps happening for 2011 traverse and they are waiting for recall. 6 months later decided to take car back to dealership to get fixed quoted $3800. On way to dealership (20 minutes away) going 40 miles an hour car started making machine guns noises and slowing down. Pulled into a neighborhood and parked car. Called a tow company and had them tow it back to the house. Luckily, our neighbor works at a mechanic shop and came over. He turned the car on and it shut right off. After his examination he said my engine had seized and would need to replace it. Already having to reset the electrical system now I need to replace a timing chain and replace an engine?? Seems after reading all of the complaints the 2011 traverse has major issues and this needs to be addressed!
I have the cel on reading code p0017. The SUV is starting to idle a bit rougher and I have garaged the vehicle until I can have it serviced. I contacted the dealership regarding the service bulletin 11340 and referencing bulletin 12-06-01-009d for timing chain and tensioner failure and replacement the service tech stated that although they have issues regarding this engine, the year of my traverse didn't qualify. I then contacted gm. The best they could provide is a case # regarding my complaint and offered to get me the phone # to my nearest dealership. I will have to keep on pressing the issue until the problem is resolved (considering the chevy has 89,000 miles).
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the shoulder and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to phillips chevrolet (1400 locke dr, bourbonnais, il 60914) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired by the same dealer approximately one year ago for engine failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
I had to replace an engine at 30k miles due to 'metal in oil". Never once missed an oil change and no warning of any issue until car died in the middle of a busy road while trying to turn right onto side street.. After replacing engine had to get new wheel senors as they went bad 2 weeks later. One and a half years later here we are dash flashing saying 'service stabilitrack, service traction control, engire power reduces". Check engine light also on. Mechanic says I will need a new accelorator pedal along with throttle body. The car itself at this point is under 50k miles. Also passenger side window does not go up or down with drive side door levers.
**timing belt recall** I was driving my vehicle on the local parkway and it lost power while I was driving it then started riding rough as if the tires were wobbling then I went to make a left turn and it started making a reeving noise during the turn. I had the car towed to the auto shop and I was told there was no oil leaks but the oil was low and also I had to replace the timing chain on my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle safely to his residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not provide assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
While driving my 2011 chevy traverse lt on highway with 130,000 miles on it when my traverse lost acceleration and stalled out with cars flying up on me at 65-70 MPH,I finally costed over to the emergency lane, had it towed to dealership and techs couldn't figure this out , after a week of service techs couldn't find the problem, I was finally notified by dealership that there's something wrong with motor and electrical and it's not worth fixing. I would like to know what I can do with this .
My car doesn't even have 120000 miles and the crankshaft is out of it. I get regular oil changes and maintain my car. As I was driving my cheek everyone light came on and my engine made a loud noise
Was driving on the freeway when a I heard a bang noise from the engine. Engine completely died, no warning signs nothing. Mechanic looked at it, the engine locked and told me it was the timing belt and it gave out, and I need to replace the engine completely. Looked online there has been similar cases and gm is doing nothing about it. Now I'm looking at $7,880 to get the car running. The value of the car is over 8k mechanic said its a total lost because its about what the car is valued. Very disappointing, have had a lot of trouble with this car.
Reduced power on vechile with dash lights indicating check stabile track. See a lot of complaints on this. Happened 3 times finally had to replace throttle body and harness for $550. No recalls? 110,000 miles. Very dangerous to have car slow down on highway during winter conditions.
While the vehicle is stationary or being driven the traction control turns off, the stabilizer goes out, and the engine power reduces. I was on the highway and I lost power going from 65 MPH down to 25-30 MPH. I had to pull over and shut off the car, waited for 15 minutes and started driving again. I hadn't gone far and all the warnings came up again and power was reduced. While driving in town the same thing happens and I can be going 25 MPH and the power goes down to 10 MPH. Warning lights say traction 'control off, stabilizer off, engine power reduced. All of this happens while the vehicle is stationary or being driven!!!
'timing chain'. Recently engine light appears on and goes off while driving my 2011 chevy traverse lt 3.6l with almost 113,000 miles. I used my scanner and codes p0008 and p0017 appeared. After doing my research I discovered that, 1. The codes are for the engine timing chain. 2. Tons of customers that own the same make, model and year as mine along with many different gm model vehicles that have the 3.6 l engine, are having the same code and engine problem. 3. Gm knows about this issue since they have extended the warranty up to 120,000 miles on some of the 2011 chevy traverse's and other gm makes and models. Gm advised me that my VIN is not covered and I should bring my vehicle to the closest gm dealer to have them diagnose the problem. I brought my vehicle to adams chevrolet located in havre de grace, maryland on 01/10/19. Adams chevrolet tech stats: found codes p0008 and 0017. Found timing is not in sync due to faulty timing chains. Stated customer declined repairs at this time. Customer would need to replace timing chains and actuators. I contacted gm a second time a few days after I brought my vehicle to adams chevrolet, the gm employee stated that she will note everything and has my current address and phone number on file if they need to get ahold of me. She stated again my VIN is not covered and that I should keep in touch with a customer service employee from a gm dealership and see if they will work with me on a price at my expense. I have had an issue with the power steering while driving in 2018 and adams chevrolet recently advised me that there is an extended warranty on the power steering as well but timing chain is not covered on my VIN. My 2011 chevrolet traverse timing chain and /or issues related to that problem needs rplaced for free or I will gracefully accept a new vehicle from gm for free and you can have my traverse back. Respectfully,dylan
Check engine light for throttle bottle sensor which causes the gas pedal to stick when trying to accelerate. Service stability track and traction control off which causes the car to lose engine power while driving
At 116,000 miles the timing chain is breaking/stretching which will cause the engine to stop operating while in motion.
Driving, smelled coolant and heard fan running. Temp gauge was slightly elevated, not in the red. Topped off coolant and took to mechanic. He said I couldn't have checked radiator because it has a cover over the engline.water pump and blown head gasket, estimate $3600-$5000. It's been sitting 3 months because I can't afford to fix it. I have 3 disabled children, and can't get them to dr appts because my other car is 18 years old and too small.
Driving the traverse started to smell wires burning in the cabin dashlights started going crazy and dinging . Was about a mile to where I could pull over safely .. Started to pull off the breaks and steering seemed to stop working and the vehicle died.. I nearly hit bridge pillar not being able to steer or stop.. The car was full with myself 4 children and a newborn.. I am told the motor is ruined and no one can pinpoint the other problems.. The repair costs are around 6000$ which have not been done because honestly I'm scared for my life to fix this vehicle and drive it..
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. Without warning, the timing chain fractured and the vehicle was unable to be driven. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The dealer (garber buick gmc, 5255 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 467-0835) was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall or diagnostic trouble code to provide a remedy. The vehicle was excluded from the timing chain extended warranty campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Stabilitrack needs serviced , ABS light on , traction control failure . Power loss . Just driving through town approximately 30 MPH and all errors started flashing . This is a safety concern . I have read multiple complaints on the same issue with no results
I was driving and the car shut off on me took it to the dealer and they said the engine is lock because of no oil and check the oil and I do oil change every 3000 miles the was no oil on the ground and no low oil warning on the dash board
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