general problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse - part 2

Driving on highway. Engine began losing power, and totally lost power, as I coasted to the shoulder. No noises, no warning, no malfunction lamps until vehicle stopped. All happened within about a minute. Repair shop said engine was a loss due to internal damage. The situation could have very easily become a safety issue.

I was driving with my children while exiting a highway off-ramp, and our chevy Traverse suddenly malfunctioned and I temporarily lost power steering/control of the car, had no acceleration, and all instruments went wonky (turning on/off, going back and forth). I was forced to pull off the highway off-ramp onto a dangerously narrow shoulder with minimal room, and had to coast the car to the end of the off-ramp-- and then was stuck at the off ramp at a red light in rush-hour traffic. After towing the vehicle to the dealership, we replaced the battery at the suggestion of our local chevy dealership. Then about 4 months later, the problem has happened again as I was exiting our driveway on my way to work. We had it towed to our local chevy dealership, and after 4 days of running diagnostics and test driving it, they finally concluded it was a faulty transmission module. We now have to pay $ 1,700. 00 out of pocket to repair the car, as were one year over the 5 year warranty (but only 55k miles on the car). At the time this happened, our Traverse only had approx. 57k miles on it.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving 20 mph, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and failed to respond. In addition, the steering wheel failed to move left or right and the vehicle lost power. As a result, the contact crashed into a bus terminal wall. Additionally, the key failed to release from the ignition. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact, passenger, and rear passenger occupant sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. While operating the vehicle, "reduce engine power" and "stabilitrak" suddenly appeared on the instrument panel. Next, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate properly. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Feldman Chevrolet of livonia (32570 Plymouth rd, livonia, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was invalid.

Car loses power and will not start. Advance auto diagnostic timing chain.

While driving on a 50 mph road in my 2012 Traverse the car suddenly slowed. The messages "traction control off", "engine power is reduced", "service traction control", and "service stabilitrak" came on. The sudden deceleration for apparently no reason was incredibly dangerous as well. I started the car and drove it 10 minutes later, with the same issue occurring.

The vehicle has 86k miles and is 6 years old. Over the past few weeks we have noticed a similar issue as others I have read about. The traction control light goes on. . . . The doors lock/unlock. . . . And the engine essentially decelerates from 60+ down to 30-40 mph quickly. I have heard that the throttle body may need to be replaced. We are going to try that and if that works, great. If it doesn't, not going to get another chevy. This is dangerous. . . And could eventually cause serious injury or death.

P0017, p0018, p0019, p0068, p0089, p0106, p228c 2012 Traverse all of these code are on the scanner. The vehicle will slow to just about a stop going down the road. Lots of lights come up on the dash, traction control and stabilitrac, the car is in the driveway and will not turn over. Gm is doing nothing about this issue, I have called, considering that they have had the same issue with the engines in the Traverse models. Car only has 83k miles on it and gets oil changes just about every 3000 miles. From michigan.

While driving up an incline the car suddenly was unable to maintain speed. It couldn't maintain speed above 40-45 mph. This occurred on a freeway with no place to pull over. I was able to bring it to my local mechanic who diagnosed several engine codes (poo18 & poo19) and recommended taking it to the dealer as this repair was beyond their capabilities. Car was towed to dealer where is was diagnosed with stretched timing chains, timing off by 2 teeth, shoes & guides worn out, & 2 actuators will not park. Invoice for repairs were for $4461. 57. The vehicle is 6 years old and had approximately 87k miles when the incident occurred. Due to car being purchased used, expired warranty , manufacturer refused reimbursement for repairs despite hundreds of similar complaints for this engine model.

I bought the car 12/2015. When the engine stopped on me on 1-95 with my children and I, we were terrified. During a service in 2/2016, I found out there was a 20,000 mile discrepancy. They supposedly fixed the engine but the a/c was not covered in the standard warranty. Since then, I bought my car to autonation in aprox. 12 times. Last time, I bought the car over in may, I dropped in off because my car was shaking, gas was coming out the pipe and then it stopped and received my car back over 24 hours later. When I picked my car back, I received a estimate of atleast $3,000 and was told if I were to get the certain repairs done to the car, it does not mean that, my car would stop having the problem, when the car stops. Again, this month, my car did the same thing and the trunk door would not stay open, I have to hold the door up with my hands. Then I took it somewhere else, that repair center, stated that my computer has problems, I need a new condenser and compressor.

I am second owner I got it with 60k miles on it, I stil have to paid 10k to the bank for my Traverse and now the timing chain why me!!! car has 113k miles on it. My Traverse looks brand new I take good care of it. This is my family car please help!😢.

I was driving 70mph on the interstate (with my 4 children in tow) my cel, service stabilitrac and reduced engine power lights came on. My speed was reduced to around 45mph. I had two semis behind me, the one directly behind me had to get over very quickly to avoid rear ending me. I put on my hazards and took the next exit approximately 7 miles ahead. Once off the interstate I shut off my vehicle, waited two minutes then restarted, lights and messages still on. I proceeded to drive but could only go around 45mph while my vehicle was not wanting to go. I parked it at work then at lunch I drove it on city streets at 35mph. I parked it again at my work. When I got off I started the car and started driving, no lights or messages. I proceeded to drive to the interstate on my way home. When my vehicle hit 60mph the same thing happened, luckily no vehicles behind me. I got off the interstate and drive 45mph the rest of the way home. My vehicle was parked for a few days. After starting again the same lights and messages appeared. I contacted my dealer and was told my vehicle was not part of the special coverage for this exact issue. I contacted chevy customer service and was told my VIN/year was not part of the issue and there was nothing they could do knowing this is a known issue and was one of the scariest moments of my life.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse. Consumer recommends issuing a recall notice on the vehicle models engine.

Problem started at 48,000 miles engine misfires, drops power when traveling at high rate of speed, service airbag, service stabilizer warning messages come up on dashboard along with all warning lights. Extremely dangerous when traveling and reduced power occurs. Chevrolet and service dealership are not standing behind vehicle and cannot find issue to repair the vehicle. I feel as though there needs to be a recall as this could cause a deadly accident when dropping to two engine cylinders while driving.

"takata recall" I recently purchased a 2012 Chevrolet taverse with 35,000 miles from supreme Chevrolet Cadillac of plaquemine on 5/23/2016. The engine light has been on for a little over a week now, the "service airbag" shows on the dashboard, the airbag light is on, the steering wheel alignment is off, the passenger window power button on the driver side want roll the window down at times, their is a noise when the air is on and also when I turn it off, and gets worse when I move the steering wheel. . My car was parked in my driveway when I noticed the lights for the airbag and engine, it was in motion when I noticed the button for the window, the steering wheel alignment was off, and the noise being made. Their was a recall on 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in December of 2015 and earlier in 2015, im not sure how long a recall last but if I am gonna pay almost $41,000 for this vehicle I would like for not only myself but my 3 children and fiance to feel safe riding in it. If there is anything else I need to explain feel free to contact me. .

Major saftey risk: my Traverse was well maintained was often filled with soccer kids. The safety failure could have been deadly! while driving, the auto began displaying the following messages in rapid succession: battery saver active, service battery charging system, service traction control, service stabilitrak. I parked the car to drop of my kids, the car would not start again. After a jump, I headed for the dealer which was 4 miles away. Operations appeared ok initially. On the expressway, the car electronics went out. Not just radio and a/c, but all electrical. I realized that the engine was no longer running while in rush hour traffice on a chicago expressway. No hazards, no way to lower windows, I was extremely lucky to find a gap in the traffic to get to the side of the road and park. From the shoulder of the expressway, cars continued to fly past me at high speed. This was absolutely chaotic and dangerous. I waited for aaa to arrive. Aaa was forced to tow (my Traverse is front wheel drive) rather than flatbed because without electricity we the car was stuck in park. At the chevy dealer, they quickly read the error codes and presented me with a $1,400 estimate to replace the alternator. Sharing my frustration and pointing out that this type of catastrophic failure was well beyond any reasonable expectation of a presumably safe vehicle, they found a way to lower the cost to $607. (I do respect and appreciate the service department at the dealership. ) this clearly should be a recall issue and chevy should correct these issues on their dime. I bought the Traverse with the expecatation of safety and reliability. I am now very skeptical and am hessitant to fill this 8 seater with kids the way I used too. Many others have experienced similar failures. This is a potential mortal danger to drivers, passengers and other innocent bystanders!.

Car lost engine power while driving over 60mph on the expressway.

2012 chevy Traverse engine light and traction control light come on. Engine loses power and requires the vehicle to. E restarted to regain power. We have had the vehicle checked by the dealership 3 times for the same reason. The dealership has reset the computer each time. The last time the diagnostic computer the dealer has stated low fuel volume. The traction control and engine light come on the same day usually within an hour or two. The service advisor told us to try hi test ethanol free gas. We did as told with a fuel treatment they put in the tank. The lights still came on. When the Traverse is started in the morning(cold start) the engine runs rough. This vehicle only has 47000 miles on it and was purchased new. We have alway kept the vehicle maintained. Last year the Traverse started using oil a quart or more in 1000 miles when driven on long trips.

The engine continues to run once ignition is shout off and key is removed.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the faulty sensors were replaced; however, the failure recurred and the headlights stopped working. The contact had to drive with the high beams activated. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance, except to refer the contact back to the dealer and NHTSA. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not provided.

While driving in our Traverse the ignition fell out if the on position killing the engine and locking the steering wheel.

I am on my 3rd engine since purchasing this vehicle. Since day 1 I have had issues with the traction control and stabilitrac. Randomly service lights come on for those as well as reduced engine power while driving. The engine has locked up on me twice. I have had numerous electrical issues with the vehicle. When the car idles or I'm stopped at a light my service lights come on. My transmission is now an issue. I have spent over 15k on repairs for a vehicle I bought for 17k. . I was lied to when I purchased the vehicle being told I was the 2nd owner instead of the 5th. The passenger air bag has a code. The ac doesn't work, the heat would blow all the time even if off and on cool, now the blower doesn't work at all. The windows don't open.

Driving on highway, started up hill at 55 mph in traffic. Following alarms came traction control dashboard symbol; stabilitrack off; engine power reduced; traction control disabled. Vehicle immediately slowed to 40 mph and would not go faster. Online forums indicate this is a throttle body or ecu problem, known to gm at least since 2010. It has been handled on an individual basis depending how much the individual customers complain. I regard this as a safety issue since in highway traffic it could lead to a rearend collision at high speed with consequent loss of vehicle control and loss of lives. Believe gm has used search engine optimization to bury the forum discussions on this, but if you search for chevy Traverse throttle body defect you can easily find it.

This vehicle has engine defect, which dangerously stops the car while driven. The Chevrolet dealership tried to repair once but failed. I purchased this vehicle from Chevrolet dealership in November of 2012. On September 28, 2013, the engine of my vehicle suddenly completely stopped running while I was driving it. I brought it back to "mac maik Chevrolet" in houston for examination and repair. On October 11, 2013, the dealership gave it back to me assuring that they repaired it. Two days later, on October 13, 2013, while I was driving on a road, at a speed of approximately 35 mph, the car again suddenly came to a halt, blocking the steering wheel, brakes and entire engine. The car ran into an intersection before it came to full stop in the middle of it. Thankfully, no other car was in the intersection. It was dangerously close to an accident. The dealership now says that they found another problem and again assure that they fixed it. I made a complaint to general motors, which simply responded that they think it is now fixed. No reasonably prudent person would ever drive this car again. I was in extreme danger twice due to the defect. The dealership and gm do not want to take any action until someone gets into a serious accident.