The driver's side mirror is cracked, in addition to the catalytic converters - bank 1 and 2, they sold me this car like this and reset the engine light.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems
21 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 47,450. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 47,450
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rear window wiper/washer2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system2
- Windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
- Glass, side/rear1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen and cause the wiper to become inoperative.
- Risk
- If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Recall number 12V151000 · Recall details
What 2011 Chevrolet Traverse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Main window switches have failed and the wipers do not work on the highest setting.
The rear support for lift of door failed- vehicle was stationary the driver side windshield wiper failed - vehicle was in motion on highway A/C blows freon through vents- stationary, in motion- has been in shop 3 times condenser, A/C lines have been replaced- still does not hold freon for long
Wipers stopped working when I was on the road. Still continue not to work. Which is not fun to drive. Hoping for no rain. Not sure why mine doesn't have a recall being its in the snow state and they are replacing a part. So I am suppose to pay for it myself? Another issue, our windows don't want to roll up back up. Our back right window has gotten stuck down. The button back there and in front won't bring it back up. We have to try it for like an hour, turning the vehicle on and off, reaming on the buttons to get it up. If there is a short circuit somewhere? We can't adjust our mirrors. Assuming an electrical issue with all of this.
This vehicle continues to have unpredicted problems. Wiper problems brake issues
Went for an oil change and then noticed my coolant reservoir completely. I contacted oil company and topped coolant off. Next day went to work and oil company came to inspect the car and coolant empty again. Went to oil company after work and was advised to go to dealership as it appears to be a water pump leak. Next morning went to shaheen chevrolet and paid $101.86 and the advised it was my water pump leaking at shaft weep hole. I research3rd and found recall 13079 and contacted gm at 18002221020 and s/w anna and was advised its not a recall but a customer satisfaction program. And that I had the customer satisfaction on 4/19/2014 and it only carried a 12 month warranty. However since this seems related they will assign my case to a senior advisor ...case 8-3280633041
Wipers stop working when the left signal turn was activated, wipers would restart when left signal was turn off and in the neutral position. When driving wipers would periodically stop working and would return to functioning when left wiper was partially activated and not pushed down completely. Vehicle was in motion.
Power steering gets hard when in a lower speed, front windshield washer works parttime
After purchasing the vehicle we noticed that the mirror was developing a dark film which kept getting worse. It is now very difficult to see out of the mirror. It has gotten so bad that it is now a safety issue. We are now afraid to drive it because of the possibility of an accident and so it is now parked in the garage and not being driven.
The windshield wipers are inconsistent at turning on when not in the off position. If they turned on, they would stay on until the vehicle was turned off. The only way to ensure the windshield wipers came on (and stayed on) at any requested wiper speed was to have your high beams on. If you turned your high beams on, the dashboard light would come on. If you turned your wipers on, the high beam dashboard light would go out (yet the high beams would still remain on).
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 47,450 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V151000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Traverse have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Traverse model years with the most visibility complaints are 2011 (21 complaints) and 2012 (18 complaints).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Engine 213Steering 165Driver assistance 116Transmission 79Electrical 67Acceleration 58Airbags 43Brakes 31Fuel system 26Body 21Seat belts 21Suspension 14Lights 7Wheels 7Seats 5Tires 3
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