10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,487 miles

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problem #10

Jan 012019

Traverse

  • 38,000 miles
We purchased our 2016 Chevy Traverse new and now have approx. 38K miles on it. After the 1st year, we began experiencing power loss issues and ended up having fuel injectors replaced in mid-2017. Since then, we've been experiencing the same issue that has already been reported to the NHTSA by other owners. Periodically, our "service stabilitrak" will appear on the dash and the "traction control off" will appear, along with the "check engine light". when this happens, the vehicle runs extremely rough and violently shakes back and forth. I've had the vehicle into autonation Chevy in both gilbert, AZ and mesa, AZ for a total of 5 times since mid-2017 for this issue. I just picked it up a few days ago after being in the shop for over 2 weeks. Unfortunately, no repairs were made as no codes were found/stored in the computer and the mechanic was unable to replicate the issue during the 2 week period. This is clearly a safety issue and I'm a bit surprised no resolution has been made given the complaints regarding this issue just in 2018. This has occurred while driving, while idling and while waiting to turn in a busy intersection and almost led to an accident. I will be taking the vehicle back to autonation once again today. GM/Chevy please review and offer guidance as to what's going on before fatalities occur. Thank you.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #9

Jul 132018

Traverse

  • 50,000 miles
My car is a 2016 and it's not leaking fluid but I have had to filll the transmission fluid up three times since I had it and I bought it brand new in 2016

- Archer City, TX, USA

problem #8

Apr 022018

Traverse

  • 64,865 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving between 35-60 mph, the "traction control off" and "engine power reduced" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to webb Chevrolet plainfield (located at 16140 S Lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586, (815) 556-2668) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that unless the check engine indicator illuminated in their presence, they would be unable to provide a proper prognosis for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: [xxx]. the approximate failure mileage was 64,865. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Monee, IL, USA

problem #7

Feb 032018

Traverse

  • 28,000 miles
The service stability track and traction control light still comes on all the time. I loose speed and the car bucks. Brought to Chevy and said they could see that I had a problem but did not tell the issue

- Hanson, MA, USA

problem #6

Dec 222017

Traverse

  • 43,000 miles
Check engine light turned on, along with warnings: Service stabilitrak and engine power reduced while the car was in motion. Physical speed of car was reduced to 25 mph and could not accelerate over that speed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Dec 272017

Traverse

  • 46,800 miles
2016 Chevy Traverse engine traction control, stabiltrak problem. Engine light came on, display stated reduce speed to 25 mph and the above warning flashed on the dash display. The car lost acceleration power. It happened twice in about a two week period. The first time it happened was on 12/18/17, I stopped the first time at a parts store to get the code readings but they did not have the equipment to read the codes. The second time it happened was on 12/27/17, I stopped at another parts store and they read the codes which came up as P2138. Engine light was off the next morning and I took it into advantage Chevy in bolingbrook, il. They made an appointment and told me most likely I need to replace the accelerator pedal and sensor, but until they check it out it could be something else too. I wish I would have taken pictures of the display also.

- Lockport, IL, USA

problem #4

Jun 142016

Traverse

  • 13,688 miles
Driving ability concern:car stops and after aceleration does not move. After pressing the pedal hard it begins to acerlerate. The dealer tried to fix it twice but it still had the same problem..

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 042016

Traverse

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of acceleration and experienced a complete loss of power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensors in the accelerator pedal needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired however the service airbag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #2

Oct 282016

Traverse

  • 13,000 miles
I was at a red light, foot on the brake when the vehicle accelerated jumping from 1000rpm to 3000rpm, multiple times in a row. Causing my car to lunge forward over and over again. I contacted the dealership immediately & was asked to drive my car in. I was headed to a destination first. When I arrived at my destination, I turned the car off for approximately 5 minutes. When I turned my car back on, there was a loud bang noise, car smelled like something was on fire & the acceleration did not return. What did happen was I now had no air conditioning. Dealership stated it was the ac compressor that went out and caused all the issues.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Mar 032016

Traverse

  • 800 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the was jerking and decelerated independently before stalling. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge in the instrument panel failed to indicate the accurate fuel level. The contact further stated that various warning lights illuminated. The vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission system and engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.

- Tulsa, OK, USA