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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,263 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 052021

Traverse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In an accident yesterday where the car was rear ended on the back passenger side while on the highway. The drivers seat reclined back during the crash. Pictures to be attached

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #7

Feb 272021

Traverse

  • 130,000 miles
After replacing every code thrown at me on my 2012 Traverse, it continues to sit in my driveway un-working. Last time I had it "repaired", while driving home from the mechanic, the check engine light came on, the vehicle started losing power with lights visibly dimming. I pulled off the freeway and pulled over and checked the battery cables. It was working fine. I get back in the vehicle to drive the rest of the way home and the traction control started toggling on and off and a check air back message came up. Just then I started feeling like I was being shocked by my driver seat!!! since the dealership or privateechamics can not figure out what is wrong with it, I had a friend get me all the information on this vehicle. There is zero recalls on my vehicle but I found a recall for the wire harness under the driver and passenger seats and also under the dash, calling to replace and splice those wires. My vehicle has the yellow harness that was recalled buy the dealership says my VIN is not included. It's been 2 yearssince all this has begun and that I have been without a reliable vehicle. (my ex who co-signed but did noy pay for it, refuses to sign the title over). Just save yourself the headache and buy non GM. You would think they would be willing to fix something that is so unsafe to it's customers. Electrical faults, engine faults causing failure while driving full speed (with my daughter in the vehicle), and fuel pressure issues leaving me stranded on multiple occasions which even helped lead to a job loss. This vehicle has put our safety and livelihood in jeopardy one too many times.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #6

Dec 252019

Traverse

  • 100,000 miles
I was driving at about 50mph the check traction control lights came on the check stabilitrack came on then it said traction control on then off my vehicle lost power and I couldnt steer. Luckily no cars were coming on the dark winding road I was on as I was stuck no lights or anything.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

problem #5

Jan 102013

Traverse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The two part second row seats are hard to slide up and back. I've had this problem since 2012/ 2013. It has been taken back to Chevrolet dealership more than once and the problem never gotten resolved

- Rowland, NC, USA

problem #4

Dec 122018

Traverse

  • 94,000 miles
Service air bag light is intermittent as an icon also in text of drivers display. I have only owned this car for four months and have had it to a GM service dealer twice. First trip costed $254.15 for an impact sensor and diagnosis. Two days later lights one again this time tensioner kit was replaced. It's been about four weeks and the lights are back on again. It happens anytime, driving or being started, no rough terrain just cruising and lights will come on.

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #3

Feb 162017

Traverse

  • 59,102 miles
I purchased a 2012 Traverse it has known issues and the dealer and the company's headquarters stated they are known issues but there are not any recalls and would not replace or give any discount in fixing the defects. The Traverse driver's seat bracket and side seat cover have been replaced three times, the air condition wiring harness is located in a place the rubs against the chassis and the frame that cause a hole to rub in the line. The front will not remain in alignment. Vehicles are very noisy, we have to talk loud or turn the radio up to hear. I have talked to the headquarters all the way down to the local dealers with no resolution or help. Please help.

- Coaoa, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 012014

Traverse

  • 3,000 miles
"front seat"......back support stuck in 1 position and does not adjust, causing back pain while driving. I don't drive the car unless totally necessary. Car dealership has fixed this problem several times but only a temporary fix.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #1

Jan 022012

Traverse 6-cyl

  • miles
2012 Chevrolet Traverse. Consumer states several issues with vehicle to include windows and seat issues the consumer stated if the middle row passenger windows were partially rolled down, they would vibrate and make a horrible noise ash she accelerated and exceeded 30 mph. The panel between each of the side and rear windows was extremely large and provided a major blind spot on both sides of the vehicle particularly when backing up or changing lanes. The consumer added small mirrors to assist with the visibility. Both front seat squeaked or creaked when they were occupied.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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