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For at least 5 years, we have been consistently encountering this same problem. After driving awhile, typically at higher speeds, we will get a error message saying to "service stabilitrack and traction control" and "traction control has been turned off". Often this is accompanied by significant shaking of the vehicle and steering column, random gear shifting, impeding your ability to control acceleration and sometimes causing steering issues. We have taken to our mechanic numerous times, and he is unable to diagnose the issue. A code reader returns: ABS-TCS Brake Switch Circuit malfunction. This issue is well-documented in vehicle forums online (Google: Chevrolet Traverse stabilitrack or traction control.
There is a problem with the stabilitrak system that causes the vehicle to shut off while driving. This turns off the traction control and reduces power to 3 cylinders, thus causing the vehicle to go into limp mode and can cause an accident. This problem is intermittent and the dealers can't seem to find the underlying issue. It will happen whole parked, stopped at an intersection or driving at highway speeds. I have had this happen while driving in heavy traffic on the freeway and in the number one lane. My vehicle lost power and I had to try and negotiate three traffic lanes to stop along side the freeway. I had to put the transmission in park and shut the engine off for 15 seconds in order to clear the code and safely proceed back into traffic. The check engine light remains on for a period of time, but will clear itself. This is unsafe and needs to be address by GM as it is happening to multiple model types in GM vehicle lineup.
Stabilitrak control light comes on and doesnt turn off for hours or days, especially during long rides. Vehicle jerks and takes longer to get up to speed.
- Houma, LA, USA
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With no warning the steering wheel locks up and the engine reduces power and starts saying service traction control and stability track. It doesn-??t his in rush hour traffic going 75 miles an hour.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while moving from a stop position the vehicle failed to accelerate above 10 mph but then would inadvertently accelerate 40 seconds later and remained in second gear. The vehicle failed to shift gears as designed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to three different mechanics and the problem still occurs.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started dragging and slipping into 3rd gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to her destination. The contact called the local dealer - all american Chevrolet, Inc. (1255 NJ-35, middletown township, NJ 07748, (732) 671-6200) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
My warning lights keep coming on saying traction control off reduced engine power service stability control. Code came up as and ignition switch problem had the ignition switch changed things were fine for a few months then started having the same problem car was bought in 2017 issues been going on since then. Car was in motion. This is a problem because its completely died on me while driving many times I have tried many things to correct the problem to no avail. Doing my own research online all signs point to this being an issue Chevrolet is aware of but won't recall or fix the issue for free.
While in motion vehicle goes up to the third RPM before taking off. Vehicle also jerks when picking up speed. The lighting system comes on and off during a ride at random regardless of the time of day. Vehicle makes loud noise when accelerating.
When transmission shift from 1st -2nd it will drag and pop and vibrate also when deceleration has occurred the transmission will pop and jerk when you try to accelerate between 20 mph and up to 35 mph.
My transmission sleeps a lot. What these main problem is service traction control and the stabilitrak. This happens every time I drive the car I lose speed I could be on the freeway and my speed drops to almost a stop. Every time I take it into the service shop it show that nothing is wrong with it. I'm years old and I need car that's reliable I'm so disappointed with thr [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Multiple times the car has just lost power. The dash goes crazy with lights and warnings. Chevy tells me there is nothing they can do because there isn't a code and they can't replicate the problem. Twice I have been driving and this has happened and once when I pulled into a parking spot. Now it does shift really. It revs the rpms, jerks, sputters, and puts while trying to turn or accelerate. Its so scary because its the only vehicle we have to fit us and our newborn. I hate Chevy refuses to acknowledge an issue
The engine in my 2014 Chevrolet Traverse died. I had only had 53K miles on the engine. This averages to around 10K miles per year, which is below average use. I maintained the car according to the car operating manual with proper maintenance and full synthetic oil changes per schedule all at the Chevrolet dealership. Leading up to my engine dying, the engine started to make some clinking noise, but no lights came one. When the dashboard panel stated to change the oil, I went within days to a local mechanic for a full synthetic oil change. No low oil or engine lights ever came on. According to the operating manual, I have 600 miles to change oil once the "change oil" message appears. I probably drove 60 miles. After the mechanic changed the oil to full synthetic, as required, the engine died/locked. At no point, did the car drive or engine start with no oil. I have video proof from the mechanic of a correct oil change. I still have a certified preowned limited powertrain warranty, which covers the engine. The dealership is refusing to honor my warranty. The dealership blames the mechanic for running the engine with no oil. I have video proof to the contrary, and the engine never indicated low oil, as the car monitors for this. I contacted GM 5 weeks ago, and they also refuse to honor my warranty.
Mi auto SE apaga tanto en carretera como en la ciudad esto empez hace un mes, despus de apagarse SE ilumina la seal de antibloqueo Y la luz del motor, baja la potencia Y tengo que aparcar Y esperar para volverlo a prender SE textea Y sale un codigo generico de Chevrolet P1682, esto esta pasando seguidamente poniendo en riesgo la vida de mi familia Y la MA propia.
Check engine light intermittently comes on and off. Car misfired and stalled while idling (parked). Took to mechanic and check engine code noted to bevp1682. Chevy recall 14187 and Chevy recall 14007 are similar to these symptoms but currently our VIN in not included despite a similar situation. Fuel guage also reads inaccurately.
Takata recall. Engine lights come in regularly since the purchase of the vehicle. Car jerks when gas is pressed going uphill also has been occurring occasionally from purchase of vehicle. Power steering just went out.
While driving the stability control turns off reduced engine power and the vehicle turns off leaving you no way to stream the vehicle. This happens at all speeds and in park. Engine code P1682. Been happening since April 2018. Two time engine turn off as I was driving on highway
C0242, P1682. While driving the stability control turns off reduced engine power and the vehicle turns off leaving you no way to stream the vehicle. This happens at all speeds and in park. This happens everyone the vehicle is driven.
I purchased this vehicle used and within 3 months my airbag service light came on. I told back to the dealer and I was told my extended warranty would not cover the the airbag service. This is a safety issue and should be covered by the manufacture with the massive airbag recall a few years ago. Now my car dashboard is getting very dim while driving and then brightens and again the dealership is unable to find the problem and this is also a safety problem, with no recall.
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- Prior Lake, MN, USA