2015 Chevrolet Traverse: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Steering · 115,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and turning into a parking spot, the steering wheel inadvertently lost power steering assist functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated she was able to forcefully steer the steering wheel with the assistance of her son and the vehicle was parked. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would be able to diagnose the vehicle in the next 3 weeks. The contact also stated that she noticed that the steering wheel would regain power steering functionality while the accelerator pedal was depressed and would lose power steering functionality after releasing the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 66,500 miles · TN

I was driving on the interstate at 60 miles per hour. The car jarred forward , made a popping sound and lost power and the engine speed dropped. I got off the interstate the car shut down and would not go. The stability trac came on the dash as well as the check engine light. I turned the car off for about 15 seconds and the car started and I drove home. I looked this up on youtube and found out the car does not keep a memory of the code the car throws when this happen. After the car sits all night it "resets" itself and the engine light goes off. This is the third time this has happened and I was lucky it did not stall in the middle of the interstate . This is a huge safe issue I haul my child and granddaughter in this vehicle. This is a serious safety issue and chevy knows about it. Get it fixed, do a recall.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · IN

While driving, my reverse camera came on, service engine light, traction control turned off, alerts for parking assist off, service traction control, service stabilitrax. Loss engine power and was not able to accelerate over 10mph while flooring the gas. This happened on a low traffic road thankfully or one of my children could have died in an accident. The alerts began while driving down a hill, the engine loss was noted when I turned. Apparently there are pages and pages of forums regarding this exact issue with the traverse. How is there not a recall? How many people must die in accidents caused by engine power loss before you do anything?!

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 67,000 miles · AZ

I have had several instances that have involved service stabilitrek/service traction control lights coming on along with engine power reducing warning. I've lost power and had speed dramatically reduce putting me in dangerous situations. When this happens I am not able to accelerate and vehicle slows to a stop. First time this happened I was on a city street going about 40 MPH, second time I had just gotten off the freeway and was making a right turn. I lost steering in addition to the other problems mentioned. I have had it to the dealership 3 times for this issue and it will be going back tomorrow as my husband had this happen again tonight when exiting the freeway. The things the dealership has done have not resolved the issue. First time I took it they said a hose had come loose and engine mount needed to be repaired. The second time I took it they replaced a sensor. Third time I took it they could not find any codes indicating what the problem was and the car did not act up when they took it out for a drive. Car is also shifting forcefully when I am traveling on the freeway going around 65 MPH. It also does this when cruise control is on.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 48,717 miles · WY

As I was driving my car started to stutter and the engine light came on the traction control light and something about the stabilizer needs fixed, reduced engine power. Car stopped went into limp mode. Glad I wasn't in a car accident. I have read many people are having this issue and nothing is being done. We were in a city street. My car has 48717 miles on it

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Engine · 40,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced engine power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in somerville, sc, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Driver assistance · 1 miles · OH

My car has 46k miles, several times now my service stabilitrack has came on along with service traction control and my engine light. Ive had the engine light read and it reads p0700. I replaced the battery, cleaned sensors, cleaned throttle body, checked electrical wiring and even the alternator and its still happening! Several times I have had my 4 kids in my car when the car says "reduced power" and I almost get hit by another vehicle and it will only go 15-20mph. Nothing has fixed this problem and I dont want to have a wreck or get hurt in order for it to get fixed!! Please help!! This is my only vehicle and I baught this car because I thought it would be dependable!

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 11,943 miles · NY

In 1 month 4 incidents that I lost power while driving, 3xs on main street, once on highway. Check engine light flashed for a moment then shut off. During the last 2xs vehicle was shaking. During the 3x, stabilitrak lights came on. All times, I pulled over (thankfully no accident), shut car off then restart. Upon 3x dealership replaced plugs and coils, then had 4th incident. Dealership says no codes and cannot recreate the problem. Car is going back in today for additional diagnostics. Vehicle is leased and just got to 1 year and 12k miles (130 miles dealer put on trying to recreate problem). This is beyond dangerous.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · 13,450 miles · NJ

I was driving my 2015 chevrolet traverse at 30 MPH at 11 pm. My stabilitrak light came on as well as engine light. I lost power and stopped in an unlit, busy intersection. I thought I was going to die. Fortunately no cars hit me. I rolled into a small ditch and stopped. If I stepped on the gas, nothing really happened. I shut car off and looked in owners manual where it said to start car up again. I did and then it worked. I drove to car dealer next day and they knew exactly what was going on as I got out of my car they said they would give me a loaner, which I am currently driving. Mthe said it was a transmission sensor or switch that they had to replace. Obviously, gmmknows about this. This could hve been a fatal accident, easily. This is a crime in that my dealer sold me this car without disclosing a known problem to me. These cars are not safe and I will try to trade it in asap for something less hazardous. Again, this is a criminal act that gm is doing by continuing to sell these cars. If no one has died yet, they will soon. Very dangerous problem.