2012 Chevrolet Traverse: engine knocking or ticking

6 of the 354 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 133,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 253 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2021
1
2020
2
2019
1
2018
2
2017
2
2016
2
2015
2
2014
1
2012
6
2011
12
2010
3
2009
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 80,000 miles · WI

Knocking engine, running like a old tractor. Engine stalled!! Had to replace motor. No power found tranny went bad on the middle of busy intersection. Had to replace tranny. Now power steering pump went couldn't turn the wheels on the highway. Had to replace. All repairs paid out of my pocket. Wheres the recalls?? So many people with this same year vehicle same problems. All of these have costed me several thousands of dollars out of my pocket. Also had to pay dealership for the brakes that were bad. 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 all the years happened. Wipers were the 1st to fall off got replaced.

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Engine · 148,000 miles · OR

I was driving 65 miles per hour down the freeway. Oil pressure warning light flashed, heard knocking in engine compartment, warning shut off momentarily, then, oil pressure warning light appeared again, along with knocking in the engine compartment. At that point the engine shut down on its own, and I had to pull off the road immediately, to avoid a collision. I had the vehicle towed to a repair shop, or they informed me that it was a skipped timing chain and I would need to replace the motor. Total cost estimated at $8,800

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Engine · 65,600 miles · NY

We purchased our 2012 chevy traverse brand new in april of 2013. I had the extended pip warranty 6 years, 60,000 miles. The mileage is 65,674. On 9/12/2020 while driving rural state road at 55mph the engine stalled losing power steering and brakes. We safely pulled to the side. The engine started back up with the check engine light on and an obvious knock. Towed the traverse to the dealership for service monday when they opened. Drivers village dealership cicero ny checked vehicle and confirmed 'very bad knocking when vehicle is running, noise changes with rpms. Scanned and found p0016 crank cam.' diagnostic repair fee of $250 determined the #1 bank rod broken- need engine replacement. They also reported oil level full and clean with 57% life remaining. The oil has always been changed at the 3,000. I was presented with two quotes to install a gm new engine or a rebuilt engine. Both options are over $8,500 to repair.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Engine · 115,084 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. While driving 70 MPH, the engine seized. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the off ramp of the highway into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to classic chevrolet cadillac (3855 eastex fwy, beaumont, tx 77706, (409) 892-5050) where it was also determined that the engine needed to be replaced and metal shavings were found in the oil. The contact stated that chevrolet issued a report that engines in the vehicles may experience metal shavings, which could cause engine failure. On two occasions, the contact pointed out knocking noises to the dealer when she brought the vehicle in for oil changes. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 115,084.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Engine · 133,000 miles · IL

2012 chevrolet traverse engine knocking noise. Thought is was rod knocking but know believe it to be timing chain. Vehicle is out of warranty and does not run. Chevrolet need to recall these engines and fix these timing chains.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 138,000 miles · IA

Vehicle was traveling apx 25 MPH and slowing for a right turn. Car died in busy traffic at intersection on a city street. No warning lights, no oil light and no engine light. Restarted vehicle and it sounded horrible and had no power. Took it into a shop to find the engine had failed due to improper oil pressure. Spun rod bearing, and timing chain failure. Car ran perfect before this incident and I adhered to oil change schedule . I still owe $20,000 on it! Gm and chevy will not help, even tho I bought from a chevy dealership. Also had to replace power steering pump twice in a year. Blower motor quit working and wiper motor. After researching online, I find to these to be extremely common issues. There was a recall for timing chain and engine failure in 2009 to 2011, then again in 2013 but not 2012? Why chevy?! Cost to fix: $9,926. Almost half of what I owe on a vehicle ive had a year.