2011 Chevrolet Traverse: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 107,000 miles · VA

While the vehicle was crossing a the I-395 bridge into washington dc at 45 MPH, the engine suddenly failed taking out the power steering with a jerk to the left. This failure was not precipitated by an engine warning light or a change to the ride and feel of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 133,000 miles · MN

I was on my way home from dinner when the engine started revving on it's own and the car began jerking. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine killed. I restarted the vehicle and noted that the battery was suppling enough power and the temperature gage was normal. At this time, the lights started to flicker, the rpms were going up and down fairly quickly and the windows and locks were clicking. I was able to get the vehicle home (5 miles), but the problems persisted the entire drive. The second I would let me foot off the gas pedal, the engine would kill. I took it to the mechanic and he said when he hooked it up to the machine to see what the problem was, there was so much wrong he couldn't actually tell what was causing what. The computer and engine both were recommended to be replaced. I let him know as well it had become more difficult in the last few months to turn the wheel when going at a slow speed and virtually impossible to park. He stated it is a known issue with this make, model and year. The steering, the computer and the engine he has seen multiple customers have problems with.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 14, 2014 · Steering · 42,000 miles · KS

Steering wheel jerked hard to the right at 60 MPH nearly collided with a bridge in heavy oncoming traffic on two lane road. Steering wheel jerked so hard it was all I could do to maintain directional control of my car. I am a large man and I estimate the pull on the steering wheel at approximately 30 pounds and it took both of my hands to correct the steering. Event lasted less than one second, I did not notice any warning lights on the dash indicating the activation of stability control or traction control. After this event my wife told me that she had dropped off the right side of the road several times in the previous days and just thought she was not used to the way this new to us vehicle drove, we purchased this car on november 26, 2014. I have no doubt that a inexperienced would have had a serious if not fatal accident in this situation. Road conditions: night, dry asphalt road surface.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 68,900 miles · PA

Traveling at 45 MPH or greater, warning message comes across dash "traction control off"' with in 2 minutes warning message changes to "service stabilitrak system" within 2 minutes warning message changes to "reduced engine power". Within 2 minutes of this message the engine loses most of its power immediately and car lurches to less than 5 MPH.