Timing change

- Laplace, LA, USA

Engine failed catastrophically on the busy I10 freeway at 50 mph. It was very fortunate that a pile-up did not occur. This could have resulted in injury or death. Dealer diagnosed the problem to a clogged catalytic converter that started to disintegrate and blow abrasive ceramic dust back into the engine. Eventually causing it's complete failure.

- Houston, TX, USA

June 24, 2017 driving at 70mph on 2 lane highway with outside temperature around 85 degrees and suddenly lost power, speed dropped quickly, engine light came on and stopped car on side of road. Narrowly avoided accident from sudden deceleration. Turned off engine and waited about 15 seconds and restarted engine. Drove ok after that. Had similar loss of power with warning lights of "power reduced" and engine light came on February 2017 in grocery store parking lot. Left engine off for about one hour and then restarted ok but acceleration sluggish. Took car to auto mechanic and they could find nothing wrong.

- Mcgregor, TX, USA

Check engine light came on with code P008, took to dealer & found 3 timing chains needed replaced which means the engine must come out and an open estimate of at least $2350. Found on cartruckinfo.com and NHTSA.gov this is a common complaint and needs corrected by General Motors and Chevrolet. Unacceptable for a 2011 vehicle with 64,000 miles.

- Chesapeake, OH, USA

Code P0008 and P0017 was pulled. Looked online and found this - looks like this is a major common issue. Looks like Chevy has had it since 2008 on that same model and they extended the warranty on 2008-2009 models but nothing since, just the issue still remains. It is a timing chain issue that has occurred in many many cases. www.cartruckinfo.com/mechanic/Traverse-timing-chains/

- Orland Park, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook and the rpms increased and decreased rapidly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,411.

- Bellflower, CA, USA

Timing chains worn out

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

Timing chain, heads, valves quit running the timing chair jumped and my car won't run now. The chev dealer said that it is a reoccurring issue in 2011 chev Traverse.

- Lake Village, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving approximately 25 mph uphill, the vehicle lost traction control and acceleration. The service stabilitrack and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

- Sothwick, MA, USA

A beep occurs and an error - no traction control off - service stabilitrack - engine power reduced; the vehicle has 110K miles and this have never happend before. These errors have accured when the vehicle is in motion and also right as you start it up. Dealership has offed to "try to fix" the issue for the tune of $5000 however they do not know if it will actully fix the issue. So Chevy what are you going to do about this?

- Brunswick, ME, USA

The first incident happened Dec 2015. Driving out of town on the highway and vehicle shut completely off barley missed and oncoming 18 wheeler. Took it to the dealership they informed me that Chevrolet is aware of the problem. They patched the problem. Today 1/27/2017 a year later the same problem. Driving to work and the vehicle shuts off while driving. Called the Chevrolet corporate number when I was telling them what about the vehicle shutting off. Chevrolet corporate customer services male was telling me what the problem may be the engine and telling what the vehicle was doing when the vehicle shut off, how the powertran lock. But they refuse to repair the vehicle telling me that I would have to pay out of pocket. Why, should I have to pay out of pocket when Chevrolet is aware of the problem and the dealership also informed me that Chevrolet is aware of the problem put does not want to do recall on the vehicle. I was explaining the Chevrolet corporate that each time this could have been a fatal car accident. But Chevrolet response was sorry to hear but here is nothing we can do.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The check engine light came on when driving on a city street going approximately 45 mph. The next day the temp gage spike to 260 in same conditions and as soon as pulling into the driveway coolant spilled into the driveway. The fan continued to run even after vehicle was turned off. Added coolant to get to dealership that is 4 miles a way. Halfway there engine started smoking, pulled over & coolant leaked everywhere again. Needs a new water pump, thermostat, coolant fluid exchange due to leak, & transmission fluid exchange.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

I had contacted Chevy corporate on the steering issue on my car while it was still under warranty. Needless to say there were no help. I went to the dealership many times because of the steering alone. Since then I have other issues with my 2011 Traverse. Now the car shuts while driving. It sounds like a lot of GM owners of different vehicles are having the same issue. I guess there will not be a recall until someone dies over this. Some of the issues included all 4 struts were bad under 100,000 miles, rack and pinion going up, steering issues, leaking from the steering column, 3 times the ac actuator has gone up, issues with the lift gate failing, life gate one time injured my father-in-law, timing chain failing prematurely, and now the stabilitrak and traction control is going off. The vehicle shuts up while driving! my wife got stuck on a bridge and was put in danger due to this. Now the Traverse sits in the driveway. My wife said a warning was displayed about reducing engine power. The Traverse went down to 20mpg and then shut off on a bridge. This is very unsafe and needs to be investigated.

- Phoenix, MD, USA

My car had started making a noise in the front before I could get it to the shop that I take it to I was going to get my daughter had my son neice and nephew was going down the road and the dash flashed low engine power lost the breaks and could not steer the car. I later found out that it was the timing chains. After research and talking with Chevy they refused to do anything although there has been multiple complaints putting people in danger and they will not do anything. They said with me going to a 3rd party to have the car worked on that they wouldn't touch mine. My car has been well maintained I had just had this car over a year when it started this. I owe 17K still on this car and not able to drive it. This is a major problem in several models and Chevy is not wanting to pay for their mistake, I have also had this looked at by Chevy they tried saying that there was no oil in the car but it was changed and had been sitting for about 4 months. A single mom paying 400 a month on a vehicle that is not my fault that it is messed up. I will never have another Chevy again.

- Hayesville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving approximately 10 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Cos Cob, CT, USA

Takata recall I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse ltz with just under 75K miles. I had the throttle body replaced in October 2014 before there was a recall. Today, I got out of class, picked up my children from school and went to the grocery store. This is a 2 mile trip round-trip. I was driving past the kids school straight ahead on city streets doing about 15 mph, just a few blocks from our house, the warning lights began to beep and the dic had several messages. "engine hot A/C off" "engine power is reduced" and "engine overheated idle engine". it became very difficult to handle the truck. The high in Chicago today was 60 degrees and I only made the one trip mentioned above. I plan on taking it to the dealer tomorrow but I want to know if this is a problem people are having.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving various speeds, "engine power low" illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred on two occasions and was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing link on the inside of the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was not available...updated 10/26/16

- Hayesville, NC, USA

My check engine light came on at 95000 miles code pooo8. I took the car to the dealer and they said it needed trimming chains. My guys told me it might be covered but after checking my bin it was not covered. He told me it was a problem with with these motors but my VIN was not included in the recall and it would be 2500 dollars to fix a four year old car. GM would not do anything to help me.

- Southgate, MI, USA

2011 Chevrolet Traverse rack and pinion leak and timing belt light came on. Car is well maintained, driven easy and has only 93000 miles on it. GM says it is not covered...

- Charles City, VA, USA

Engine light came on and had (3) different codes as sensors that has gone bad. Took to dealer were they said it was my timing chain has stretch after 90,000 miles. If their chains are stretching at 90,000 miles is an issue. I'm lucking the vehicle was idle and the chains did not snap.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA