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2011 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Traverse in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201111000 mi | Traverse used 2quarts of oil in 2500 miles. GM requires that I take it to them for periodic oil level checks every 500 miles for a second time | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Costa Rica Apr 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 201321700 mi | Suspension lower ball joints | ||
| Aug 201324060 mi | Water pump leaking. Dealer didn't had the part so I had to buy it from Amazon. | ||
| Dec 201435340 mi$150 | Engine mount broken | ||
| May 201539060 mi$300 | Door atenuator motors broken. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201334000 mi | The dealer has replaced 3 ignition coils now within 2 month. My warranty is up in 1200 miles. There are 6 coils. The 100,000 mile warranty does not cover the ignition coils. I have reported to GM, but nothing is being done. heater went out, needed new thermostat | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201337000 miUS $200 | Steering rack leaking at hydraulic control. Entire steering rack replaced. Only had to pay $100 deductible. Total bill was over $1200. Thank god for extended warranties. Clicking and thump heard during first acceleration after start up right after transmission shifts from second to third. Inspected noise dealership "determined" that it was caused by the abs system check. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Indiana, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| May 201110000 mi | transmission control module was reprogrammed Stabiltrak light and traction light came on and said service needed. The steering angle sensor was replaced. I also asked for the transmission to be checked and they said it was normal. (Two further trips for this, same outcome.) | ||
| Aug 201113000 mi | OnStar, radio, panel lighting, pairing my phone, rear and front lights to my Traverse would not work. Traverse would not shut down when key were removed, also I wasn't getting good gas mileage. They uploaded latest software and replaced a fuse. | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201692000 miUS $100 | Replaced siezed brake caliper | ||
| Apr 2017108000 mi | Replaced power steering pump under special warranty. Problem was noise when turning due to lack of power steering fluid and power steering inconsistency when turning. | ||
| Sep 2017118000 mi | Every time I filled up the fuel tank, the check engine light would come on. When checking the code it was N/A. The gas cap normally gets tight, clicks one time and then springs back counter-clockwise slightly. The gas cap no longer sprung back and was not creating a tight seal. That was causing the check engine light to come on. No repair was made, just when filling up I ensure a proper seal of the gas cap. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Idaho, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201342000 miUS $800 | Warranty work on known zip-tie noise in Steering at slow speeds. Repaired under TSB #PI0029G | ||
| Jul 201345000 miUS $89 | Picked car up from dealer after new tire install, no cold air blowing from A/C. Took back to dealer who performed leak test and recharge. | ||
| Mar 201455000 miUS $25 | A/C required recharge in July 2013 with no leak detected. A/C required another recharge March 2014. Based on comments in Traverse Forum, probably have a leak in Evaporator Core. | ||
| Sep 201467000 mi | Recall repair of airbags required disconnecting battery which shorted out A/C damper control module. Required return to dealer on same day to replace module. | ||
| Oct 201467700 mi | Water pump failed. Dealer replaced under GM drivetrain warranty. | ||
| May 2017104000 mi | Liftgate software reprogram. | ||
| Jun 2017102250 mi | Calibration of liftgate not done correctly during recall. I brought in information found online that technician followed to rectify. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Arizona, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201354000 mi | car would not accelerate | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016105000 mi | Throttle body had to be replaced, full of oil. Second time in less than a year. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201362000 miUS $300 | Throttle Body Replacement | ||
| Mar 201594000 mi | Water pump leaking, replaced under power train warranty | ||
| May 201594000 miUS $50 | Could not adjust ventilation system (Floor/Dash), Passenger side always blowing Warm air. Solved by replacing 2 A/C control actuators / blend door motors A/C would not cool, no leak found, system recharged Paint Peeling off of Heat/AC control head. Cosmetic Problem. replaced control head Front Winshield washer pump stopped working. Replaced Pump | ||
| Jul 2017130000 miUS $2970 | Error Codes and rough/sluggish power delivery. Timing Chain Tensioners had worn/failed -- a known weak spot on this engine. This is a Major repair entailing full removal of the engine subassembly to replace. Repair took 3 days | ||
| Jun 2018150000 miUS $150 | 2 More HVAC Actuators went bad, making this a total of 7 in 150,000 miles | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Colorado, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 201340000 miUS $330 | Blend valve stopped working on passenger side, resulting in hot air only. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201239000 mi | Rear Entertainment System Headphones quit working | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201891000 miUS $700 | Ac wasn't turning on, dealer found and repaired two hose leaks. Dealer noticed power steering pump leaking, replaced under GM extended 120k mile warranty on the part due to known issue. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201110900 mi | Power steering quit powering. Replaced pump and steering rack. | ||
| Jan 201311700 mi | water pump leaking | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 20116000 mi | Both rear child seat belt hooks broke | ||
| Aug 201213100 mi | Steering rack replaced Control arms making noise. Oil smell coming into the car while heat is on. Tire pressure monitor not working correctly | ||
| Nov 201214600 mi | Tire pressure monitor not working correctly | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 201342000 miUS $40 | Rear turn signal burned out. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 20103000 mi | Check engine light on. Called onstar told it was engine backfire code. Took to dealer they reset the computer nothing else. | ||
| Sep 201122000 mi | Engine Light on called onstar. The code: do not drive bring into shop. Engine gas issue. | ||
| Nov 201124000 mi | Timing chain replaced. This is my second Traverse 2009 had a timing chain replaced at 24000 miles and 2011 traverse has the same issue. | ||
| Mar 201350000 miUS $600 | When raining could not use the turn signal or the windshield wipers would not work. If you used the turn signal the wipers would stop working. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201219000 mi | Whining noise when accelerating. Dealer took apart transmission, and discovered several parts failing. My front diff carrier assembly, drive gear support, output sun gear, output carrier transfer drive gear input hub, and of course trans. | ||
| Jan 201433500 mi | My ac quit on a road trip. I was turned around the first day because dealer was short on mechanics. Drove home and had a coolant leak. Upon returning to dealer on told time, I was diagnosed with a bad water pump. | ||
| Feb 201434000 mi | Transmission was leaving a big puddle in driveway. Dealer could not find anything leaking. Added dye to trans and was told to drive for two weeks and return. Return trip still had no findings (no visible leak). I wrote suspension, however could not be certain. I can hear a creaking/grinding noise at low speeds when turning/hitting bumps. Seems like it is high in the front right wheel which is why I put suspension. | ||
| Apr 201436000 mi | Same as my February complaint. Transmission fluid dripping from the case. They had it about 4 hours and replaced an axle seal under warranty. I had to return the next say for the same leak. Same complaint as Feb 14 and previous day visits. Transmission dripping. They kept most of day, Turns out my case bolts were backing out, causing the leak. Under assumption this relates to my 2012 final drive rebuild | ||
| Jun 201551000 miUS $100 | I saw a green puddle early one morning. By lunch the AC was out. Dealer had it all day. Ordered a condensor. I took car home. 3 days later it arrives. Paid for under extended warranty 2 days after previous ac repair, saw a green puddle, sure enough ac out a day later. Dealer ordered 2 lines and put me in a rental. Parts took 3 and 4 days to arrive. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States May 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 201111000 mi | had no cold air out the front vents. Dealer found that the ac lines from the compressor were cross threaded at the factory. Replaced coolant lines and charged system. | ||
| Apr 201462000 mi | Rear AC no longer blowing cold air. Front AC still works fine. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 201334000 mi | Blown engine, spun rod and bearing | ||
| Jun 201442000 mi | Replaced steering rack due to leak | ||
| Jan 201539000 mi | Right headlight turning on and off intermittently 3 successive clunking or knocking sound from right wheel area only when turning right and going down an incline | ||
| May 201557100 miUS $100 | Complete AC system failure. Could not locate parts for first 5 days | ||
| Aug 201676000 mi | Plastic trim on inside of lift gate continually separated or would come loose | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 201352000 miUS $50 | truck wouldn't start. lights came on dash but vehicle wouldn't start. unclear if caused by aftermarket remote start (now removed) or factory alarm. continues, intermittent. | ||
| Jun 201462000 miUS $100 | Oil leak, replaced front seal, valve cover gaskets, water pump gaskets hose replacement between compressor and another component | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015108600 mi | water pump was leaking and had to be replaced | ||
| May 2015115000 mi | hard shifting. when driving at hwy speeds and passing transmission drops several gears causing rpms to tach above 4500 when passing and having to coast until transmission shifts back into overdrive. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States May 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201654600 miUS $800 | hose leak | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 20124000 mi | passenger seat belt not working properly | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201598100 miUS $800 | busted a/c line no a/c | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 20116000 mi | radio volume automatically went to full volume replaced steering wheel volume buttons | ||
| Jun 201445000 miUS $100 | squeek | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201211000 mi | Misfire in one cylinder. | ||
| May 201672300 mi | Thermostat replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| May 201436000 mi | repaired heater blend door, occasionally worked | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Dec 201119000 mi | replace one steering pump line and gear | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jan 201214000 mi | Squeaky drivers seat. Dealer repaired and tightened seat. | ||
| Aug 201335300 miUS $40 | Had a rubbing noise in the steering column. Dealer replaced steering gear assembly. Ac was cycling a lot. Dealer found refrigerant to be slightly low. Dealer added refrigerant and checked for leaks. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201687000 miUS $190 | Solenoid stuck | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018103500 miUS $1200 | Timing Chain Replacement due to codes for timing chain slack. Replaced all timing components and actuators except for camshaft sprockets. Engine and transmission had to be removed from vehicle. Also replaced alternator, water pump and drive belt due to mileage and ease of access with engine out. New coolant, oil/filter & A/C recharge were also necessary. 16 Hours labor. Drivers rear caliper sticking. Replaced caliper, pads and rotors. | ||
| May 2018110000 miUS $35 | Replaced multi-function switch. Wipers only had hi speed and high beams wouldn't engage. | ||
| Jun 2018110000 miUS $600 | Replaced both rear UCA and left lateral stabilizer link. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202296000 miUS $1500 | All 4 brake rotors, all pads, front caliper seized and had to be replaced Rear shocks replaced. Completely worn Driver front control arm replaced. Driver front ball joint replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201580000 miUS $2500 | replace alternator 38000 mi replace water pump 45000 mi replace power steering pump 60000 mi replaced high side AC line 80,000 mi AC condensor leaking 82000 mi | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201644000 miUS $1200 | Evaporator replaced whole dash torn apart to replace. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 2017111000 mi | I received a "low engine power" message while driving. Car died and emitted large amounts of white smoke from exhaust. Local mechanic, who is very trusted by entire community, said it is some sort of catastrophic failure that needs to be addressed by dealer. My mechanic suggested it's time to replace instead of repair due to age (2011) and mileage (111k). | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 201630000 miUS $69 | Windshield washer pump not working. | ||
| Feb 201631000 miUS $320 | Coolant was dropping & car wash overheating on short trips. Radiator & hoses were intact. Found water pump was not working. | ||
| Mar 201632000 miUS $551 | Struts needed to be replaced. Bought quickstruts. | ||
| Apr 201632300 mi | Quick strut or ball joints are making noise when I back ip & turn the wheel. | ||
| Jul 201634000 mi | Lower contol arm and ball joints on driver side were replaced. Replaced quickstruts [under warranty]. No solution. | ||
| Aug 201634000 miUS $300 | After replacing the lower control arm on driver side, I had to replace the sway bars (both) at a shop. After driving for 2 days had to take car to a friend to replace the other lower control arm (passenger side). After this I sold car. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Mar 201321000 mi | rubbing sound when turning..dealer replaces rack and pinion | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201795000 miUS $300 | Water pump seal starting leaking. Replaced the whole water pump, seal and serp belt while at it. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Dec 201123000 mi | Seat fabric and padding issues - in the shop over 35 days out of the last 45 days and still no resolution | ||
| May 201231300 mi | Engine light came on - dealer performed recall work that included the cams and resetting the ECM. Light is no longer on but gas mileage got worse and loud engine ticking noise remains. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201123800 mi | Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel at low speeds. Inspected, attempted adjustment not effective, new Rack and Pinion gear ordered and installed by dealer. Problem corrected. | ||
| Jun 201584000 miUS $1300 | Power steering pump had to be replaced twice, 1st one faulty, Water pump found to be leaking during power steering pump replacement..Now in another shop due to loss of refrigerent caused by poorly fitting tubes to rear unit rubbing together | ||
| Jul 201584800 miUS $500 | Loss of AC,determined to be due to holes in rear unit tubes from being improperly fitted at factory..estimated cost by dealer $1300, estimated cost by independent shop at $500 | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Apr 201213000 miUS $33 | squeaky steering wheel | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201313000 mi | Oil leak from front engine cover Oil leaking from engine cover Power steering making noise | ||
| Jun 201414000 mi | Oil leak from timing chain cover | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201229300 mi | middle seats difficult to slide - adjusted and lubricated now working fine | ||
| Nov 201324000 mi | steering whine on turns when driven slowly | ||
| Nov 201432000 miUS $500 | Steering noise and power steering was not working well at slow speeds | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201341800 mi | Seat belt wasn't retracting properly. The Dealership knocked a piece loose inside the seat belt retracter area while they were repairing the hail damage on the car. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20129800 mi | Noise when turning wheel | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jul 201223340 mi | "Rubbing" sound when steering wheel turned. Well known problem covered under warranty; Ref: #PI0620 | ||
| Apr 201744640 miC $550 | Metal pipes containing coolant to rear air corroded and leaked all coolant lost and AC non-functional aka "AC blinkies". Replacing all pipes would have cost more than one thousand dollars -- on mechanic's advice, pipes were cut and capped and coolant recharged. AC now working again but not for rear. | ||
| Dec 202177719 miC $1385 | Evaporator replaced | ||
| Apr 202280600 miC $300 | Y-pipe corroded | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Bolivia Nov 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201453620 mi$250 | Replaced center bearing on drive shaft from bottoming out and bending the bracket. | ||
| Aug 201455180 mi$80 | Something melted the inside top portion of the high beam housing. This caused the plastic to block the high beam. | ||
| Jan 201554400 mi$250 | Radiator cracked, plastic end. Would have required a tow if the repair shop wasn't only four blocks away. | ||
| Oct 201568200 mi$75 | A/c worked intermittently. Headlights were not always working. Later learned this was due to someone installing the wrong bulbs. | ||
| Jun 201668200 mi | Had a check airbag light that was from the sensor in the drivers side b-pillar. Tried to reset the code which didn't work, then the light went off on its own. A/c worked intermittently. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Feb 201214000 mi | realign drivers door | ||
| Dec 201452000 mi | check engine light came on twice, about a month apart indicating a misfire. car was running fine. dealer reset, said it may have been a speck of dirt or something passing thru. | ||
| Sep 201781000 miUS $15 | Replace left low beam headlight bulb. (blown out) | ||
| Nov 201782000 miUS $170 | Replace passenger heat vent actuator | ||
2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
| Chevrolet Traverse in Alabama, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202233000 miUS $640 | Replaced discharge hose, compressor to condenser. A/C recharged. | ||
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