Five problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the 2011 Traverse.
2011 Chevrolet Traverse. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine failed and the power steering became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the engine failed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5438770343. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the shoulder and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to phillips Chevrolet (1400 locke dr, bourbonnais, IL 60914) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was repaired by the same dealer approximately one year ago for engine failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. After performing a routine tune up on the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rainbow Chevrolet in laplace, louisiana) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain malfunctioned. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 104,000.
Engine pistons started knocking, motor failed/seized. Dellenbach Chevrolet claims it was from oil filter being 1/2 turn loose. There was no oil on my driveway, work, or under vehicle when engine failed.