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2012 Chevrolet Traverse: gas smell in the cabin

5 of the 354 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse describe gas smell in the cabin.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Gas smell in the cabin by model year

  • 2027
    1
  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    3
  • 2021
    3
  • 2020
    11
  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    8
  • 2015
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    5
  • 2010
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Driver assistance · 116,100 miles · NC

At approximately 45 MPH on a straight 2 lane road the service stabilitrak message came on, engine power was greatly reduced, smoke from exhaust and gas smell appeared and traction control turned off. Could be extremely dangerous on a major highway or in rainy conditions.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 33,000 miles · CA

I have had many ongoing issues since car purchase. Electrical , air conditioning and injector issues. Car does not seem safe. Lights go out every few months whilde driving when it is dark. This is very dangerous. 1st replacement on light was done while under warrant, however, chevy dealer failed to address the issues causing the light to burn out and simply changed light out. It has been continuous with us changing lights, brake lights and headlights. Car would lose power and jerk as well as had gears problems while traveling on a fwy with cars going an average og 60 MPH. Car would not auto shift above 20-30 MPH. Gas smell upon start of vehicle and the list goes on. Stuck open evap purge solenoid setting ses light cac case 8-2106770252 dalila lopez--- scanned ECM found code p0300 p0496.performed diagnosis. Performed injector balance test found bank 1 injector out of specs.replaced 1 3 5 injectors. It seems that there is a possibility that the injector issues may have caused other problem with the vehicle which cannot be denied nor confirmed. An oil pan gasket has been leaking as well when less than 90,000 miles. Safety has been an ongoing concern. I am requesting that the electrical issues that have not been resolved since the 1st light went out in 2014 to be resolved at gms cost. In addition I am asking that the oil pan gasket replacement be done at gm cost . In addition, I am requesting reimbursement of my down payment of $10,000 on my vehicle.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · GA

Have only had this vehicle since late january 2017. Within 2 days of having it, the service stabilitrak, service traction control and reduce engine power alarms came up. There was also gas fumes filling my car. Had service completed, all that was found was a fouled out spark plug. Car has had these same alarms come up maybe a dozen times over the past 6 months. The first time these came up, vehicle was idling. Other times. I was driving on the interstate. Have also had the service airbag light come up as well. The middle seatbelt in the center of the car, doesn't come out at all.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

Vehicle will display "service stabilitrak" "traction control off". Then vehicle becomes jumpy. Then a burning and fuel exhaust smell enters the cab. This happens about every 4-6 months. I put the vehicle into the shop last month and had the transmission replaced.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · CA

While driving on a city street, the vehicle lost propulsion and stabilitrak warning will come on. Rpm revved up and down, smell of gas fumes in the vehicle.

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Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse?

5 of 354 owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2020.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse?

There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

Check engine light 74Loss of power 41Airbag light 27Engine failure 20Stalling 19Wipers 14Power steering loss 13ABS 12Steering lock-up 10Won't start 10Misfire 9Won't shift 9Jerking 8Grinding brakes 6Knocking 6Headlights 6

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