2011 Chevrolet Traverse: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 8, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · KS

Care loses connection shuts off while driving and unable to accelerate. Loses steering control

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Engine · TN

12/24/2022 while driving the car made a popping sound then started to slow down while I was driving. I went to make a left turn and the car stalled in mid turn. No warning or anything. Had it towed to a shop and was told that the motor had no oil in it. Which wasn’t true, when they pulled the dip stick it read that it was full. However when they opened the motor up, it appeared to be bone dry.

Filed Jul 8, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Vehicle stalls due to transmission issue at 40 mph, yes it is available for inspection. When vehicle stalls at 40 mph at that point you have no steering support and the vehicle is just coasting until you can stop. You could crash with no steering support at 40 mph into stationary object, another vehicle or pedestrians. I have had it inspected by GM dealership No warning lamps or messages or other symptoms and it is repeatable started to appear on June 9, 2021

Filed Jun 26, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

vehicle stalls at 40mph when slowing down and you have no power steering or any other engine running support. This is very dangerous it is hard to steer and stop, you coast till you you hopefully can find a safe area to stop and restart vehicle and drives normal until the next time you are above 40mph. no codes or mil lights. repeatable every time. Everyone in the vehicles safety is at risk and so is anyone else driving in our area, can't stop or steer fast with no engine support. has not been diagnosed by dealer yet. we are trying to get it in for diagnosis.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Engine · 139,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The front of the vehicle started shaking and vibrating before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced, due to a faulty oil pump seal which caused the engine rod to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · ID

Engine bearing failure causing engine to seize. While driving on busy highway vehicle stalled causing unexpected stopping with no warning from vehicle.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · OH

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 .

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shook and stalled. Also, the low power mode warning indicator illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic and was referred to the dealer. The local dealer (macmulkin chevrolet, 3 marmon dr., nashua, nh 03060, (603) 821-0370) stated that they there were unaware of a failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KY

Check engine light came on about a month later took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was told the engine was blown. 3 cylinders were checked and had low compression and was told it could have caused the motor to stall while driving and to not drive it any more due to the dangerous condition this could cause. Never received any indication there was a catastrophic issue with the motor, never received low oil or high temp nothing?

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Engine · 120,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle misfired and stalled without warning. Additionally, there was an abnormal winding noise. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (legacy chevrolet, 13307 us hwy 25e, corbin, ky 40701) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and valves needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3858409715. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.