The rear Sun/Moon Roof on my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ (FWD) exploded while driving on the highway in Houston, Texas on [XXX]. There were no known scratches, dents or damage to the window prior to it self-destructing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2012 Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 94,000.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 94,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Traverse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I looked up 2012 Chevy Traverse recalls and 4 things came up. I was very happy to see that because I have all 4 problems recalled. So the next day I called Chevy to schedule the work. They informed me my car has no recalls. I told them I knew it did I looked it up and there are 4 in total. Then I said luckily for me it is recalled because I am experiencing exactly the same issues with same effects from the issues that was posted with the recall. Then the lady explained to me that you recalled 2012 chevy traverse on 4 items yes but none included my model. That is absolutely INSANE because my car is doing all the same things that was considered too dangerous to continue in all the other trims the car was made in but for some reason I'll never understand my trim was excluded.... Plz fix this the LS trim needs all the same recalls. I have every one of the 4 issues and I've been all over the 2012 LS Traverse forum to see I'm far from alone here.
The airbag connector piece under the passenger seat comes apart triggering. Airbag light on. Dealer charges over $100 for a problem that keeps happening. This issue is also listed on every forum so t's a common issue. Wiper fluid doesn't extract clogged nozzles.
The electric in the vehicle has shorted out and made the headlights stop working in the middle of driving home in dark. The next day the passenger side wiper stop working and you have to turn wiper on high to even get driver side wiper to work. The door locks with not unlock or lock doors as well as windows won't go up and down.
The engine started running like a old, old tractor. I was told the motor keeps losing oil pressure known that type engine has problems but yet no recall. I spent thousands of dollars to pay for a new motor and installation on this. Just got that fixed and now the transmission went another expense on my part. What next!! This car is a lemon law problem!! What can I do about it? Please help!! Wheres the recalls?? This 2012 traverse is scary to drive not known whats next going to happen on the road. Cant go anywhere that involves distance.. I was stalled in the intersections in town on a busy street with little children and an elderly lady.
One day just starting my car noticed service airbag light came on and never went off. My vehicle has not been in an accident where any airbags were deployed. I have also noticed mini complaints online about the same problem. I also noticed a recall for my model for airbag issues but dealership says my VIN number was not included. My windshield wiper fluid will not disperse as well wiper arm hand was replaced lines were checked and fluid in the reservoir and still no fluid available which affects visibility when anything splashing on the windshield.
The SRS light indicator on dash board continues to come on/off while driving the vehicle. Sometimes the SRS light stays on for a while and then turns off.
Vehicle is registered in montana, one of the states listed in recall #12v151000, re: windshield wipers becoming inoperable in cold weather. Check shows my vehicle is not subject to this recall, but my problem matches it exactly. Conditions, -12deg and light snow. Vehicle has been idling about 10 min with defroster on. I brushed off windshield and cleared come ice that had collected on the wiper blades and at the base of the wiper arms. When I got in the vehicle and turned on the wipers, the arms would not move. I purchased the vehicle used 6 months ago, so I don't know if this has happened before. I believe the only prior owner was also in montana.
Wipers will only work on high. Thee is no low or intermediate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet traverse. On several occasions, while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the wiper arm nut loosened and prevented the windshield wipers from operating normally. The contact was able to tighten the wiper arm nut, but the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v151000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse visibility
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Chevrolet Traverse visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 94,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Traverse problems
Engine 117Driver assistance 88Steering 62Airbags 48Electrical 48Transmission 46Acceleration 37Brakes 16Fuel system 16Seat belts 15Body 11Suspension 9Seats 8Wheels 3Lights 2Tires 2Locks 1
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