Two problems related to timing tensioner 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 chevy Traverse in great condition. Engine stared missing and roughly idling occasionally. Check engine light came on just short of 119000 miles. Auto parts store reported diagnostic code: p008. Googled p008 and message boards stated gm has an extended warranty program for this problem. Went to the local chevy dealer, asked about the coverage up to 120,000 miles since I was almost up to 120,000 miles. Provided the VIN & the dealer said that my vehicle does not qualify for repairs under the program & recommended scheduling service to have it fixed at my expense. Another option was to take my chances. He advised keeping oil level high & clean to extend possible life of the engine & timing chain. Service rep said that he sees this problem on a fairly-regular basis, about 2-4 times per month. A critical failure rate of that for just one dealer is way too high! gm should extend the coverage, especially when this is a known issue! days later I decided I didn't want to re-experience my 2001 Saturn timing chain failed at 67,000 miles while driving 70 mph, nearly caused an accident on the freeway. Had to replace the engine with a re-manufactured engine for approximately $3,000. 00. Due to fatalities resulting from the timing chain failures, Saturn/gm finally decided to recall the affected vehicles or reimburse for replacement engines. I had replaced the engine at my own expense, so I was later reimbursed ~$2,500. 00 by Saturn (gm). With this in mind, I scheduled service for my 2011 Traverse about a week later at the gm dealer. It required pulling the engine, metal shavings cleaned out of engine, guides, tensioners, and timing chain replaced. Cost 2 days labor and parts $2924. 87. Gm should extend covering diagnosed p008 fault repairs, or at the very least, offer an after-failure reimbursement for repairs/replacement due to faulty/stretched timing chains on their engines.
I have the cel on reading code p0017. The SUV is starting to idle a bit rougher and I have garaged the vehicle until I can have it serviced. I contacted the dealership regarding the service bulletin 11340 and referencing bulletin 12-06-01-009d for timing chain and tensioner failure and replacement the service tech stated that although they have issues regarding this engine, the year of my Traverse didn't qualify. I then contacted gm. The best they could provide is a case # regarding my complaint and offered to get me the phone # to my nearest dealership. I will have to keep on pressing the issue until the problem is resolved (considering the chevy has 89,000 miles).