10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,918 miles
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The transmission blew while I was driving down the highway and my car dash was flashing transmission hot and My car would no longer move. It was smoking and leaked fluids everywhere. I was scared to death it was gonna catch fire but thankfully it didn-??t. I don-??t k it if the safety recall has anything to do with it but Larry Spacc has literally had my car at his shop waiting to be repaired since August!
- Sinclairville, NY, USA
2016 chevy traverse fuel system problem while at an idle truck shuts off, also the truck drags while trying to accelerate. I have made a complaint before but haven't heard anything yet.
- Titusville, FL, USA
While coming to a stop or a complete stop vehicle shuts off. While driving it looses power wanting to shut off.
- Titusville, FL, USA
Automatic transmission failure at only 62,169 miles. No reverse, slipping in drive. Towed 2016 Chevy Traverse to AAMCO Transmission Total Car Care and had to replace the transmission.
- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Transmission failed and was replaced with a brand new one. Three weeks later the transmission started slipping again causing it to go back into the shop. It has now been in the shop for over three months with no idea as to what is causing the problem. Dealership confirmed it-??s the same problem that occurred last time.
- Cottonwood, CA, USA
While driving on highway, experienced sudden/acute loss of engine power. Depressed acceleration pedal, but no response from engine. No CEL. Pulled to the shoulder and vehicle couldn't start. Key starter clicks but won-??t turn over. No CEL. Still have some electrical power because radio, dash lights, and AC remain on. Could not jump start, batt indicated 12V. Car has been to repair shop 8 times since Nov 2020 (purchased April 2019 used 38k miles) for same issue. Mechanics find they cannot replicate the issue. Has caused accident by sudden deceleration in high speed traffic conditions (highway).
- New Freedom, PA, USA
While driving on a highway (65mph) the vehicle shuddered (as if running over rumble strips), the alert -??Service Stabilitrak-?? appeared simultaneously with -??Low engine pressure-?? message and simultaneously the Car entered limp mode. No CEL. Started car, car lunged a few feet and entered limp mode with no CEL. Would recommend alert that one is in reduced engine state.
- New Freedom, PA, USA
I routinely get my car checked and fixed at Jeff Wyler Chevrolet of Columbus in Canal Winchester, OH. I can-??t believe that my 2016 Chevrolet Traverse transmission pump and gasket, also my reseal oil pan has to be replaced this soon. This should have a recall. I-??ve had to pay a total of $5,568.72
- Reynoldsburg , OH, USA
Transmission failure- complete failure and required total replacement, car only has 73,000 miles. There were no warning lamps on or errors. Received a notice from GM that the car was in good condition via On Star also. Had three separate mechanics review issue. Issue appear couple weeks ago. Safety Issue!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Elgin, IL, USA
Something is happening to cause delayed shifting in this vehicle without warning or any rhyme or reason to it. One moment you're going 40 and all is well then suddenly the rpms go high the car slows way down and doesn't want to shift. There is no light to indicate the issue and no codes so no way to tell what to fix also no warning as to when it will happen. This car has become so unpredictable with it's shifting we have opted to park it and look into the transmission. This seems to be a common problem with Chevy traverse wish I had known that when I purchased it and I don't want to think what would happen if we were driving on the interstate.
- Crocker, MO, USA
Transmission went out on my way to work the vehicle shut off after I was stopped at a red light when it came time to move forward it bucked and shut off I finally made it to work then had it towed for repair
- Jersey City, NJ, USA
The car started getting a traction off and stability tracker n it would not run properly I was On the freeway and it happened almost caused an accident. Also it happens at random times.
- Beaumont , CA, USA
Had to have a rebuilt transmission placed in vehicle 1 year ago and subsequent work done 6 months later on the "new" transmission. Now 6 months later it began slipping when going from stopped through first 2 gears, rpms rev over 3. called South charlotte Chevy to report I would be bringing it back in. Approximately 60000 miles on it. I am sick of it!
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Took vehicle in for factory repair regarding slip in gear shifting and unsafe vibration between 2nd and 3rd gear. Torque converter was replaced and still has same unsafe issue.
- Beech Creek, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission fluid was flushed. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - parks Chevrolet charlotte located at 8530 ikea blvd, charlotte, nc 28262, (704) 317-6416, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Check engine light came on at 56K miles. Vehicle having misfire while driving, rough idle while sitting and sluggish at times. Misfire and rough idle not happening all the time. Had generic code check done before I could get into dealership to see what I was looking at... multiple codes with running lean and 02 sensor. Was able to get into dealer after the weekend and they did diagnostic. Found power steering gear inlet hose leaking onto O2 sensor (B1 S1) causing the whole problem. Not covered under powertrain warranty. I am unable to afford the dealership repair cost at this time and have been seeing where older models have had issues with power steering pump failure and more recent models having leaks due to hoses being too close to other hoses. So I am concerned with replacing the hose and sensor and having the same issue occur again.
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Stalls as !St gear jumps to second gear.
- Altadena, CA, USA
Our 2016 Chevy Traverse check engine light came on then it started blinking, we brought it too a Chevy dealer and they told us the power steering pump was leaking and the fluid ran down the line and dripped in to the sensor box and shorted out all the sensors. Costing us out of pocket $2115.04. This should not have happened. There were no signs of leaks or spots on our driveway or where the car is parked during the day. If you look under the hood of the Traverse you see nothing. There was no possible way for me too see this problem and catch it before the damage was done. There for this should have been covered under warranty and Chevy basically told me to bad not covered.
- Montague, MA, USA
Driving at posted highway speed of 65 M.P.H. a vibration appears. Vibration lasted approximately 90 seconds and became harsher and vehicle was getting undriveable as time elapsed. As vibration increased in intensity, I slowed down to about 15 M.P.H. to maintain control. I exited the highway onto a county road, came to a complete stop & put the vehicle in park. Put the vehicle in reverse and backed up approximately 30 feet. Brought vehicle to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in drive and drove the remainder of the way home, approximately 2 miles. After stopping, backing up & continuing in drive, the harsh vibration has not returned. This vehicle reached the service limit of 2000 miles on 3/11/2019 and was serviced for lube, oil, filter along with a check for vibration, nothing was found.
- Troy, MO, USA
- Blythe, CA, USA