general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse - part 1

This vehicle is dangerous. Looks great on the outside but horrible on the inside under the hood! since my son bought one for me it’s had problems with engine revving and not shifting gears, and air conditioner continually going out even after repairs, and power steering leaks. I kept taking it to repair and oddly no technician anywhere could help! read the reviews and watch the youtubes! this vehicle (all years) should be stripped from the market and considered under lemon law no matter the age! the culmination of my problems happened when leaving town, entering highway and accelerating and clicking cruise control! immediately the car revved past 7 rpms and out of control! I had all I could do to stop it - then it died completely! the tow truck driver was also in an unsafe situation with many cars passing at high speed when he had to put special lifts on the back wheels! scary! towed to local chevy dealer and without giving us the computer codes and no actual written estimate for repairs, they bluntly said metal shavings in engine and possibly a bearing and $11,500. And it’s typical for transmission problems and steering so up to $18,500! really?! and if no one could ever detect and fix it before, how can they now? all this with the added comment, we can’t guarantee once we get into it that it will run properly and not need more repairs! lemon! this is a very unsafe vehicle with notorious problems all in the face of competing with looks of other competitor cars! I praise god I was alone when this happened and no other passengers. If you love your life, family, and others, definitely join me in this recall / removal from market effort. Don’t take my opinion, read the huge number of complaints by many other owners and past owners of any and every chevy Traverse! horrifying! thank you for reading and acting! god bless you!.

Two items: item 1. Transmission switched to neutral by itself traveling at 65 mph. At about 5-6 seconds after the incident, transmission resumed with no further problem. This has happened 3 times. First time was mid 2022. Second and third times happened in late 2022. Appeared to be an intermittent problem. Took to dealership. It happened to a mechanic who drove the vehicle. Dealership thought they fixed the problem. A dealership mechanic, while addressing item number 2 below in 3rd week of April 2023, experienced the motor going into neutral. They had replaced the ignition switch to possibly fix item #2, and were test driving the car, when during the test drives, the motor went into neutral by itself two separate test drives. Item 2. While driving at highway speeds on a freeway in mid February 2023, the engine stopped (speedometer and rpm gauges went to zero). The whole dashboard went black. Power steering was lost. Was lucky to be able to pull over to side of road and stop. Turning ignition key off and on did not restart the car. Took ignition key out, replaced the ignition key, and the car started right up and we were able to continue our journey. This has happened 3 times total so far since February 2023. It has happened at random times. The dealership has not seen any computer feedback to indicate what is wrong for item 1 or item 2 here. So now, there is a new ignition switch, and we are hoping item 2 will not happen on a freeway, or on a crowded road, or anywhere!. I feel fortunate we had a way to pull off to the side of the road. If I was in a middle lane, I don’t know what could have happened. It could have been a pileup accident.

I was driving at approximately 30mph on a road the traction control/stability track light came on and my car lost almost all power. It went from 30 to about 5mph. Thankfully I was on a slower road and close to my house so I was able to get home. If I would have been on a highway I could have been killed. I quick google search showed thousands of other complaints with the same problem, my question is why is nothing being done. Are they waiting for a certain number of deaths??.

Vehicle started having a rattling noise when it was started, coming from the passenger side of the motor at just under 86k miles on the odometer. I have been advised by a certified mechanic that the timing chain has stretched, receiving a stored code of p0008 with no check engine light being active. The entire timing chain assembly now has to be replaced.

I was driving and it it lost power when I started it it did a terrible noise like clicking. Mechanic looked at it and showed me the timing chain is 3 links loose. It was slipping and missing. My children were in the vehicle when this happened.

My check engine light started coming on and found out from mechanic there was an issue with the stretching of the timing chain (p0008) . Car started making clanging noises and now needing a $3000 repair . After researching the problem, I have found out that there was an ongoing problem with belts and had recalls for 2009 , which was covered. Gm knowing there was a faulty design tried to reprogram the oil life monitor as a corrective action for the population of vehicles meaning they recognized the sensitivity of system. It wasn’t effective enough because now people are having issues at higher mileage and outside their warranty. Gm knew this would happen and are now pushing the cost onto their loyal customers. Gm needs to show loyalty to their customers and own up to the poor design. My Traverse is now drivable and with all the financial difficulties of the pandemic , I can’t afford the repair.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that every time she puts gasoline in her vehicle, the vehicle would begin stalling, and shut off. The contact stated that she would have to rev the engine in order for the vehicle not to shut completely off when the failure occurs. The contact stated that when the failure occurred a previous time , there was a lot of smoke , and she noticed that the drivers side air filter had caught fire ,however put its self out. The contact stated that she did not have to contact the fire department , nor did she sustain any injuries. The contact stated that she contacted the dealer ,and she was advised that there were no recalls on her vehicle at the time. The failure mileage was 100,000.

It happened 2 yrs ago in may. My kids and I were waiting in the vehicle and it cut off all of a sudden. My boyfriend checked it out and wasn’t sure what the problem was. The vehicle got towed. Mechanic said it was a bad ecm. Whomever sold me the vehicle had an arcadia ecm. The mechanic from the dealership I took it to said it’s on back order. 6 months later he said there’s nothing they can do for my vehicle. So it stayed in my yard for so long. We bought a used ecm from a used auto part. Today my boyfriend had to go on youtube just to figure out what’s wrong. He was under the hood almost the whole day and now it’s fixed. The only problem is the check engine light is on.

As I was driving the engine cut off in the middle of the road and the car wouldn't start. This happened without warning. No engine lights, temperature gauge, etc. I was traveling at about 35 mph and had just let off the accelerator to make a turn when I noticed the powering steering was out and realized the engine had cut off unexpectedly. Thank god I had just got off the expressway. This is very dangerous and after searching the internet saw a lot of other people have had the same issue. This should be of grave concern and a safety recall should be issued.

Traction control and stablizer light goes on and off. Radio comes on and off.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet transverse. The contact stated that while driving the approximately 10 mph flames were present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. Moments after exiting the vehicle an explosion occurred under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene an extinguished the flames. A fire report and police report were taken at the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000. Jft.

Recently bought this Traverse 2010 ltz from a private owner after 200 miles on the road the check engine light triggered a few codes p0008-p0017-p0420, upon extensive diagnostics at four different places. From high end authorized chevy dealers to local auto repair shops it has been determined the timing chain needs replacement. These same issues were recalled and investigated for the previous year 2009 on these models and obviously it has not been solve for the 2010. Why there is no recall for this car yet, how many complaints does it take to take action. We are in the middle of an emergency and financial crisis with big car companies being bail out. Private owners like me don't have the funds to cover a repair for over $3500. This was definitely my mistake but I was coming from a long ownerships line of chevy cars from cruze to malibu and now the Traverse . But this issue is just too much . The life time of chain it is designed to go along with the engine lifetime. Obviously that isn't happening for the Traverse 2010. Please take action we need a solution this is definitely a safety hazard on this vehicles.

Vehicle with 110,000 miles with regular maintenance. Has codes p0017 and p0008 requiring a new timing chain. Timing chains are supposed to last the life of the motor. When do motors only last 100k miles? this known issue from 2009 has not been fixed and needs to be recalled.

Sometimes when trying to turn the steering wheel locks up and makes it really hard to turn sometimes when doing so it loosens up all of a sudden causing it to jerk/ turn to fast which could cause and accident. A lot of times when taking off the Traverse does not want to shift then having to pull over on the side of road to put in park and put back in gear then go and also sometimes when driving the car shifts really hard jerking the vehicle when shifting!! the 2nd row heat/ air controls get really hot even when not in use.

The biggest issue is intermittently going into "low engine" mode, warning blinks for only a second then the car will not go more than 10 miles an hour. This is quite dangerous to me, my family, and other drivers- imagine this happening on the freeway? does this issue need to result in a death before it is looked into by the company? the car will not shift out of gears- happens intermittently with no warning signs whatsoever. The issue happens when I go above 40 mph, the the rpms goes to 9+off the charts and I cannot go into the next gear. Since it happens only randomly mechanics have a hard time finding issue since it does not always do this for them. Our last visit suggested to replace the transmission, but at a price that is more than the value of the car, that is hard to stomach. Lots of complaints of this issue and considering the 2009 recall, my two cents is the 2010 model most obviously has similar manufacturing issues and a deeper investigation needs to take place. Other issues, car lurches/jerks when put into drive from park. Please back your company and in good faith take care of your customers as some of us work hard for our money, this should not be the result of something anyone takes pride in!.

P10017 and p0018- timing chains gone bad.

The timing chain needed to be replaced. It's the same chain that was recalled on the 2009 Traverse. The engine takes a while to accelerate.

Tried to call NHTSA number for assistance. It is disconnected. Need to update complaint number 11205680. Date occurred is inaccurate and want it to be accurate if questioned by representative. Accidentally put April 19th as timing chain problem date. It was actually April 25th. Please update.

Check engine is on. Took to a mechanic and was told timing chain problem and that this has been happening quite often with the Traverse. Time for a recall.

My timing chain is going bad with only 104,000 miles. To fix will require a new engine.

Loss of power while driving though intersection. P0008 set. Timing chain needs to be replaced. Vehicle has 93000mi. Gm customer satisfaction #10287 for 10 years / 120k mi applies only for 2009 model year but has same llt engine.

I have antifreeze in the engine it has been leaking fluid. I took it to a shop and they told me the antifreeze is in the engine and I needed a new engine. I also put a power steering pump in because the car was having issues turning two years into me having the SUV. I bought the SUV in 2015. It has been ine issue after another.

I was parked the traction control light came on. When I started driving the car would only go 10 mph. When I looked up the problemb it sounds like a lot of Traverse owners are having the same problem why have they not recalled. For this issue.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the engine power was reduced. Chuck fairbanks Chevrolet (629 n interstate 35 e, desoto, TX 75115, (972) 468-0463) diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from an extended warranty campaign and recommended having a dealer diagnose the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I came outside one morning turned the car on and it started but wouldn't stay on towed it to the shop and was told my timing chain was no good.

It stop running while driving and keys get stuck in the ignition multiple times . Accelerates itself or fails to pick up the speed on the highway. I had many fixed and they go right in the same problem.

Evaporator leaking. No working a/c in car.

Vehicle has 89k miles and engine light came on. Per diagnostic code and mechanic, vehicle needs new timing chain. The timing chain should last up to 120k miles. This is a known issue with the gm timing chains used at that time and gm will not warranty/provide special coverage to my vehicle. If I drive the vehicle (which I will not) it can stop running at any time and the timing chain can break which will blow the engine. Huge safety issue and it is not being addressed by gm.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to Chevrolet of naperville (1515 w ogden Ave, naperville, IL 60540, (630) 324-0750), but the cause of the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for additional diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure still could not be determined. The independent mechanic replaced the spark plugs and informed the contact that a new engine was needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the warranties on the vehicle were expired. The failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated off and on. The vehicle was taken to james martin Chevrolet (6250 woodward Ave, detroit, mi 48202, 313-875-0500) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and timing chain needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,500.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse. Consumer writes in regards to timing chain. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but declined to offer any assistance.

Stretched timing chain with only 45000 miles. Recall of like issue for 2007, 2008, and 2009 but not for 2010 model year.

Every time when it's real cold out and I'm driving my stabilitrak come on and my engine reduced power clean throttle body already don't know what the problem is here's a recall on throttle body for a 2010 chevy Traverse need to call chevy dealer and see what the problem is.

Engine stopped while driving through parking lot at work.

At 90,000 miles, a p0008 code came up and the entire timing chain system needed to be replaced. The cost was $2870. 00 because the entire motor had to be dropped. If the vehicle was a 2009, they would have repaired it under warranty but because it was a 2010, chevy would not do anything about it.