Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 6 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
As I was driving going approximately 55 mph the park assist message appeared on the dashboard and then the car suddenly lost power. The gauges went to 0 and the radio and air conditioning went off. It then suddenly popped back on and 4 different warning lights came on on the dash (check engine, tire pressure, a decal with a lock and the passenger air bag light) and then off again. I pulled over and turned the engine off. When I attempted to start the car again it would not turn over. I attempted 2 times and on the 3rd time the engine turned over and the warning lights were off. The following codes came up when a computer diagnostic tool was plugged in approximately 30 minutes after the issue occurred. B2aaa, b2a00, p0008, po202 and u25e5.
The Traverse was parked in the lot of the local grocery store, when started and placed in reverse it backed up just fine, however putting it in drive it broncoed up and would only go 30 miles per hour. This has happened 3 times . Now the power steering unit whines, the seats in the back do not recline well and the middle seat belt in the middle seat locks and I am unable to secure my 2 year old in his carseat. I am not pleased at all with the 2011 Traverse, I should have stuck to my first thoughts and bought the suburbon that I know. The Traverse is the worst vehicle I have ever owned, while it was being repaired at the dealership, they offered me another one to drive. . . . I laughed, I went and rented a yukon. Now when I go out of town I rent a vehicle my $40,000. 00 Traverse sit in the driveway as a lawn ornament. Chevrolet in florida got me real good, now they state I am upside down in this vehicle and am not able to trade without a big down payment. Funny they sell me a lemon and I can't even make lemonade with it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
While in the drive position on a steep hill at a stop sign, I removed my foot from the brake. The vehicle began to roll back almost hitting the vehicle behind me. It startled me. In order to proceed safely I had to use my left foot on the brake and my right foot on the accelerator. In the second incident, my wife was pulling into our driveway which has a slight incline. She removed her foot from the brake, the vehicle began to roll back almost hitting our youngest daughter who was riding her bicycle. My wife was scared. We further tested the vehicle on various hills/inclines both in drive and reverse and it continued to roll in the opposite direction of the engaged gear. Apparently, this is a characteristic of the automatic transmission on this vehicle. It does not have "hill-hold" or "hill assist".
This chevy Traverse rolls back when stopping at a stop sign on a hill. When you attempt to take off, you really have to rev up the engine or it will roll back. This happens on any incline no matter size. The dealer stated this is how the car is designed. What manufacturer would design something like that? my 16 year old is driving now, and I won't allow her to drive this vehicle because of safety issues. I would like to trade this car in for something safer, but that would not be economically Smart since I just purchased it 7 months ago. I also think the headrest need to be redesigned. They protrude toward your head and pushes your head forward. Not comfortable at all. I wish I could have test drove this car for week, I would have never purchased it. I do love the style and room in it. That's probably what I was sold on. However, the room in the vehicles means nothing, when I'm afraid to have my children riding with me in this unsafe vehicle. Gm needs to do something about it.
When reversing out of my driveway I cannot put it in drive or stop it. I had to put it in park turn it off and press the emergency brakes in order for it to stop rollling down the hill. This has now occured approximately 4x. Last night it happened again but the emergency brake didnt work the engine made a whining/screeching noise and the car slammed into rocks and a fire hydrant. Which tore off my back bumper. I had brought this to the attention of the dealership when I brought it in for service and they couldnt find anything wrong with my car. After it happened an additional 3 times they told me to call them the next time it happened and they would come pick it up. Since this happened again last night they have yet to pick it up. They were closed and wont be open again until around 8am central time. I am fortunate that this did not happen on a major roadway.
While traveling down I-25 near monument colorado, I began to pass a semi-truck as I've done 1000 times before. I accelerated slightly to go around the truck and the accelerator pedal became stuck. I applied the brake and this did not release the accelerator. I checked the floor mat and it was no where near the accelerator pedal and checked the cruise control which was not engaged at the time. I immediately pushed my emergency on-star button and they instructed me to put the vehicle in neutral and step on the brake. This emergency procedure did work thankfully.