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AIR BAGS
213 complaints
The airbag light is constantly on. I've dinner many replacement repairs but it's still on
Nov 06, 2025
The manufacturer has failed to remedy this safety recall. The recall is dated May 10, 2023, and now over 2 years later there is no remedy. I remain concerned about my safety and the safety of my family, while driving this car. Despite the cost of replacement, but in consideration of the potential seriousness of the issue, time fame involved, and lack of action by the manufacturer, I am requesting complete replacement of all airbags in the above-referenced car.
Jul 03, 2025
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, an 18-wheeler driving at 65 MPH crashed into the front-end driver's side. The vehicles came to a stop upon impact.There was no property damage. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact vehicle was towed to a tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact seated in the driver's seat, and her grandson, seated in the rear passenger seat, were both injured. No one outside of the vehicle was injured. The contact sustained injuries to her head, left cheek, eye socket, teeth, neck, and back. The contact's grandson sustained injuries to his chest, and medical treatment was needed for both individuals. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Mar 27, 2025
Crash: 1
Injuries: 2
there was a recall regarding air bags. was notified during COVID with part backordered. never heard back. I now have a warning on my dashboard that will prevent getting a new state inspection sticker. please advise
Mar 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Feb 11, 2025
+ 208 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
30 complaints
The dealer ( P & C Auto of Vance SC) used a code reader to clear out safety codes before the car was purchased. After having a diagnostic test done, a mechanic was able to show the codes and when they were cleared. He recommended returning the car back as it was not safe to operate. I would like to have this looked at. I sent a letter to both the dealer and the finance company ( Mid Atlantic of Clearwater Florida) to be reimbursed so that I can purchase a car from elsewhere and to have this car removed from my credit report. The car has been at the mechanic since May where it was towed after being dragged across the road and stalling out. It sat overnight because it would not start. He is unable to repair. Both parties have failed to return my phone calls, emails, or written requests. I've met with an attorney and I'm ready to pursue legal actions because I could have been killed along with my children on several occasions. Please check this car out and the safety codes (P1682 and P0689)
Sep 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to accelerate as intended due to an exhaust leak. The contact stated that the failure was due to the weld on the exhaust being fractured from the A/C drain leaking onto the exhaust. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,010. The VIN was invalid.
Jan 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45-60 MPH, the traction control and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. After several minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the number two fuel injector was stuck open. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
Oct 07, 2024
misfires on 3 cylinders bank 2, timing chain stretched, camshaft actuator not locking into position inspected by dealer and independent service center check engine light came on, codes P0300 and P05CD problems accelerating past 35 mph
Apr 09, 2024
- Engine locked up and does not turn at all - Engine failed while our son was driving on the hwy to school and the car stalled. He was not able to turn the steering wheel and the gas peddle would not work. Luckily he knew to get off the road right away. - Gustmans Chevrolet in Kaukauna, WI confirmed this problem. After doing research and talking with the dealership. They said they are finding this is a common issue in the 2012-2014 Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclaves, and Acadias. - Just the dealership as of now - The check engine light went on and then went off the day before. No other message in the vehicle popped up. - The sad part is most of these vehicles are still in good shape and well taken care of. To be told we can only get $500 for this vehicle is just wrong. These vehicle engines should last longer than 9-10 years, Especially when we have done all the other maintenance on our vehicle.
Jan 09, 2024
+ 25 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
22 complaints
VERY HARD TO STEER SAME AS COMPLAINT IN PICTURE
Jul 29, 2020
INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REDUCED POWER, STABILITRAC FAILURE, AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE EVEN AT HIGH SPEEDS OR WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION IN CITY AND ON HIGHWAY CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL OUT LOSING POWER-STEERING AND POWER. ONCE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION, ENGINE RESTARTS NORMALLY WITH NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION BUT PROBLEM IS RECURRING -- POTENTIAL DANGER FOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY HIGH.
Aug 06, 2019
IT'S HAPPENED MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. DEFINITELY OVER 10. I'M DRIVING MY TRAVERSE, ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN, AND THEN MY CAR GOES CRAZY. BELLS BEGIN TO DING AND DASH LIGHTS COME ON. THE INFO CENTER TELLS ME TO SERVICE STABILTRACK AND THEN I GET A REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING AND I CANNOT GO OVER 25 MPH. I PULL OFF THE ROAD OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND SHUT OFF MY CAR. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I TURN MY CAR BACK ON AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. IT'S DONE THIS WITH EVERY DRIVER IN MY FAMILY. I'M ABSOLUTELY HEARTBROKEN. MY FAMILY HAS BEEN LOYAL GMAC CUSTOMERS SINCE BEFORE I WAS BORN AND I WAS PROUD TO KEEP UP THE TRADITION BUT THIS CAR HAS MADE ME LOOK AT OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS. MY 2004 GMC ENVOY IS MORE RELIABLE THAN THIS CAR. THIS IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE AND WE ARE CONSIDERING RENTING A CAR FOR A 800 MILE TRIP I NEED TO TAKE NEXT WEEK FOR A FUNERAL. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT GM IS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR QUITE AWHILE AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE THROWN GOOD MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN TO TRY TO FIX IT WITH NO SUCCESS. IT'S TIME FOR GM TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS OR THEY ARE ENDANGER OF LOSING PLENTY OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS. SHAME ON YOU GM FOR PUTTING MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS OVER THE SAFETY AND SATISFACTION OF THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS.
Jul 16, 2019
IT HAS BEEN PROBABLY 10 TIMES OR SO THAT MY VEHICLE HAS HAD THE STABILITY TRACK ENGINE REDUCE POWER COME ON. I AM USUALLY DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THEN OUT OF THE BLUE THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE TO TRY AND GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER SO THAT I DO NOT GET RAN OVER AS I HAVE NO POWER TO KEEP GOING. I CAN USUALLY TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND THEN IT WILL START BACK UP BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND 2014 TRAVERSE WERE UNDER RECALL # 14V614000. CALLED GM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT UNDER THIS RECALL. THE RECALL SHOULD PERTAIN TO ALL 2024 TRAVERSES AS THE RECALL STATES IT IS 2014 MODELS THAT ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. I AM STILL PAYING FOR A VEHICLE THAT WE CANNOT EVEN DRIVE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, BEFORE SOME IS HURT.
Jul 09, 2019
DRIVING AND CAR IS VERY SLOW TO ACCELERATE. STABILLINK WARNING AND ABS LIGHTLY ARE ON. TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME IT'S THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR, SO I HAVE IT REPLACED, ALONG WITH A CLEANING OF MY THROTTLE BODY. CAR IS CONTINUING TO SLOWLY ACCELORATE, MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH 4 KIDS AGES 11 AND UNDER, IT'S SO FRUSTRATING. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THESE CARS AND GM IS DOING NOTHING TO RECALL THEM, SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IS THE MOST DANGEROUS, AS THE VEHICLE TAKES SO MUCH TIME TO ACCELERATE UP TO A NORMAL SPEED.
Jul 06, 2019
+ 17 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18 complaints
My car started lagging while driving and the power was low. And vehicle started shaking. Traction Tire keeps automatically shutting off and through investigation I found it was from TCM or EMC. But when looking at fuse box all fuses look burnt. I noticed there were other recalls on this year of vehicle that could possibly match up with my issue however my specific vehicle only has one incomplete recall. I’d like to know there were any other recalls that were “fixed” I’m not the first owner of this vehicle. I want to know what else I can do before going and buying a part. Electrical is not included in my warranty.
Oct 09, 2024
Driver side window stopped working , then passenger window is glitchy, driver side door buttons are not working along with windshield wipers. Replaced battery and did testing to make sure power was getting to components . No check engine lights , no codes or warning issues.
Sep 02, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she pulled off the highway and waited approximately 20 minutes and was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle had regained normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC codes that related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Jul 31, 2023
The electrical system malfunctioned. My car is available upon request for inspection. The lives of myself and my children was at risk. I have not taken my car to a dealer to be inspected, I shouldn’t have to pay the dealer over $100 just to inspect my vehicle for a manufacturer’s defect, especially because there is/was a recall for this exact issue. Recall #14515. I have video of my car doing exactly what is stated in the recall on a different day than the first incident. I was driving on the highway with my 3 children and all of a sudden the lights on my dashboard start lighting up the warning bell starts ringing and the dash displays the messages, “ engine power is reduced, service traction control, service stabilitrack, traction control off.” When this happened my car suddenly slowed down on its own and then ultimately just turned off. I was on the highway so traveling about 70mph. There was a LOT of traffic, we were very lucky that I had a few seconds to pull onto the shoulder when the messages started appearing on the dash before the car turned off I was not at a complete stop when the car shut off and couldn’t steer at all. We could have been hit by a car traveling at a high rate of speed. This same issue has occurred several times since the first incident, I am scared to even put my children into this vehicle. It’s so unfortunate that the manufacturing company is aware of this issue and has only chosen a select number of vehicles to include in the recall.
Mar 16, 2022
Replaced alternator 1 yr ago when my battery suddenly died. Fast forward to now it seems that the new alternator is failing in some capacity because of an improper design. The volt meter would drop below 14 while driving and have seen other reports from other Traverse owners with the same issue. Please issue a recall.
Aug 31, 2021
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
17 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS UNEXPECTEDLY GET ERROR MESSAGES, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL IS OFF, ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED. NOW INSTEAD OF REDUCING ENGINE TO 3 CYLINDERS THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF THIS HAPPENS IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AS THERE IS NO POWER TO MANEUVER THE CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CHEVROLET REPAIR CENTER THAT THIS IS DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 14V614000.0
Sep 04, 2020
PLEASE ASSOCIATED THIS COMPLAINT WITH TRACKING #11352061. I WANTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PICTURES. I'VE WATCHED AND READ A RECALL REGARDING THESE ISSUES WITH SEVERAL CHEVROLET MODELS OVER THE YEARS AND OVER 1.37 MILLION VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. ATTACHED IS THE CODE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM. AGAIN I OWN A 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT WARNINGS HAVE COME UP TWICE IN 1 WEEK.
Aug 30, 2020
VEHICLE HAS LOST ALL POWER ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE FIRST EVENT WAS ON A HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH IN 2018 AND THE SECOND TIME AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHERE THE SPEED IS 45MPH IN 2020. ONCE POWER IS LOST , BRAKES AND STEERING DO NOT WORK. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE FUSE BOX AND PROVIDING BETTER BOLTS TO HOLD IT SECURELY IN PLACE.
Aug 26, 2020
MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW. I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WILL POP UP. I CAN NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL BECOME VERY STALLY, JERKY, MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WILL BE VERY HARD TO USE. THESE ARE VERY RANDOM AND NON PATTERNED I WILL HAVE TO SAFELY PULL OVER RATHER IT BE ON A BACK ROAD OR A HIGHWAY WHEREVER IT HAPPENS TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR 5-20 MINUTES AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY CLEAR EVERYTHING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; WHICH WILL CLEAR WITHIN THAT DAY OR THE NEXT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY KEY TO LOCK UP IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY. THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY KIDS, OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF YOU GOOGLE THE ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF FORUMS, WEBSITES, BLOGS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT NUMEROUS HOURS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, LOTS OF MONEY REPLACING PARTS AS RECOMMENDED OR BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS. GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Jan 16, 2020
MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW. I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WILL POP UP. I CAN NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL BECOME VERY STALLY, JERKY, MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WILL BE VERY HARD TO USE. THESE ARE VERY RANDOM AND NON PATTERNED I WILL HAVE TO SAFELY PULL OVER RATHER IT BE ON A BACK ROAD OR A HIGHWAY WHEREVER IT HAPPENS TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR 5-20 MINUTES AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY CLEAR EVERYTHING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; WHICH WILL CLEAR WITHIN THAT DAY OR THE NEXT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY KEY TO LOCK UP IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY. THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY KIDS, OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF YOU GOOGLE THE ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF FORUMS, WEBSITES, BLOGS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT NUMEROUS HOURS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, LOTS OF MONEY REPLACING PARTS AS RECOMMENDED OR BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS. GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Jan 15, 2020
+ 12 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
Traction control cuts out and stabili trac cuts on and can’t get any acceleration when trying to accelerate it seems like it wants to kill
Mar 04, 2024
Chevy traverse will just cut off all engine power while driving at highway speeds.It has happened multiple times with no root cause. This is very very dangerous.
Sep 04, 2023
The driver information center does not work during daylight hours. I have done some online research and this is a common problem for several model years on the Chevrolet Traverse. The DIC (drivers information center) notifies you of low fuel, low tire pressure, open doors or hatch and other options.
Sep 23, 2022
While driving 55 mph. Car just shut off. Engine light came on. No power no steering. Stalled previously while stopped at a light. Tried to repair at local mechanic suggested take to dealer. Searched on line saw thousands of incidents like mine. Very dangerous.
Jun 29, 2021
REAR A/C EVAPORATOR CORE & BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 62,000
Jul 31, 2019
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
10 complaints
DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE FOLLOWING HAPPENED; REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SERVICE STABILTRACK, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70MPH. THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAME TO A DEAD STOP WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND ME ALONG AND WITH OPPOSING TRAFFIC. I ENGAGED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER WITH MY HAZARDS ON. I TRIED TO REMAIN CALM WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR SINCE IT WAS ALMOST LIFE OR DEATH, I SEARCHED THE WEB FOR AN ANSWER AND I FOUND THAT IF I TURN THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WOULD GO AWAY, I DID THAT AND THE ISSUE WENT AWAY FOR THE TIME BEING BUT IT HAS ALSO REOCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THEN.
Jul 06, 2020
AS I'M DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE COMES ON, THEN THE TRUCK STARTS TO LOSE ACCELERATION, THEN IT STARTS FLASHING STABILTRAK OFF, TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND THEN IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF! THIS IS THE 10TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN A YEAR!! HAVE TRIED MANY SMALL FIXES AND NOTHING WORKS. *TR
May 27, 2020
WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT NEAR MY JOB WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF, NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE SO AS I TRY TO RESTART IT WOULDN'T START AT ALL. I CAUSED A LOT OF TRAFFIC DUE TO THIS. LIVING IN NYC THAT'S A BIG NO NO. AS I LOOKED ON THE DASH WHILE KEEP TRYING TO GET IT TO START DIFFERENT LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON THE CAR WAS GOING OUT OF WACK. FINALLY A FOOD CART GUY SEEN ME AND HELPED ME OUT BY JUMPING MY CAR WITH HIS FOOD CART BATTERY TALK ABOUT EMBRASSING CHEVROLET NEEDS TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM, NEVER KNEW IT WAS A COMMON ISSUE UNTIL I GOOGLE AND THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN TO MANY PEOPLE BUT YET THERE'S NO RECALLS. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND MAKES ME WANT TO GIVE THIS CAR BACK
Mar 02, 2020
AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC IN A SCHOOL ZONE TRACTION CONTROL WENT OFF THEN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON SERVICE STABILITRAK FLASHED ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FLASHED HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR, ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON ECM WAS REPLACED LESS THAN 3 YRS AGO FOR THE SAME THING AT ED MORSE SAWGRASS IN SUNRISE, FL
Jan 29, 2020
2014 TRAVERSE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND NOT MOVE. FLASHES SERVICE STABILITRAC, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, REDUCED ENGINE POWER. MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND FINALLY BEING ABLE TO TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN, I AM ABLE TO GET THE TRACTION CONTROL TO SAY ON AND TO MOVE MY CAR. THIS LAST TIME THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MY CAR WOULDN'T START FOR ALMOST 10 MINUTES, WITH ME AND MY CHILDREN SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION.
Jan 03, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
Went to buckle Driver’s seatbelt and the assembly where the seatbelt retracts came apart for no reason.
Jun 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he became aware that the front driver's side seat belt lap pretensioner had detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the remaining pieces of the lap belt pretensioner harness needed to be removed. The contact was informed that a new front driver's seat belt lap pretensioner needed to be installed under GM Campaign Number: N192219480; however, the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied vehicle rental assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000
Jul 27, 2023
Seat belt buckle had outer case fall apart now buckle doesn't stay latched and is unsafe. Cannot keep buckle properly latched and snug
Mar 29, 2023
2014 chevy traverse driver side seatbelt broke at the cable while putting the seatbelt on. There is a recall for 2009-2014 chevy traverses about this issue but mine isn't a part of that recall and it still happened too me. Chevy will not fix it free of charge. This is a safety issue since my seatbelt does not work properly now. The same year traverse have the problem but my vin isn't in the recall list.
Sep 26, 2022
I WENT TO BUCKLE MY SEATBELT AND THE SEATBELT CABLE SNAPPED.
Jan 14, 2021
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
8 complaints
THE STABILITRAK SERVICE WARNING FLASHES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT REDUCES THE POWER OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND NOW IT WON'T START AT ALL.
Dec 27, 2019
1ST TIME VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. LOST ENGINE POWER .. .ENGINE LIGHT AND STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. CYCLED THROUGH ERROR CODES REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SERVICE STABILITY TRACK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF. CODE P16820. 2ND TIME IT HAPPENED AT A STOP LIGHT. CAR WILL NOT GO MORE THAN 10 MILES AN HOUR. ENGINE RUNS CHOPPY LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL. AFTER CAR WAS SHUT OFF OVERNIGHT, IT RESET AND RAN NORMAL EXCEPT ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY ISSUE. CAN'T RECREATE. SEE ON YOUTUBE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY FOR A FAMILY CAR. PEOPLE BUY TRAVERSE'S WHEN THEY HAVE CHILDREN!!!! PLEASE RECALL!!!
Dec 09, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR BEEPED AND WENT INTO LOW ENGINE POWER AND DIED. I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT HAD NO POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES. THE FIRST FEW TIMES I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN AND IT WAS FINE. 3 TIMES AGO, THE CAR DIED AND WOULDN'T NOT TURN OVER. A WRECKER WAS CALLED. WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 8 TIMES IN 2019 FOR THIS ISSUE.
Oct 17, 2019
2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE ENGINE, TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITRAK: VEHICLE DASH SAYS "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" AND SHUTS THE ENGINE OFF WHILE I'M STILL DRIVING AND IN TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS CROSSING A BUSY SIDE STREET, ON 2 STATE ROADS, AND OTHER PLACES. AFTER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 30 SECONDS OR SO, I CAN RESTART IT THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE UNTIL IT OCCURS AGAIN. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE. THE PCM WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AFTER 3 DAYS OF KEEPING THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME, IT WAS KEPT OVER A WEEK AND THE PCM WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURED WITHIN 24 HOURS AND HAS REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES.
Nov 09, 2018
VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING AS I WAS DRIVING REDUCED POWER SPEED SERVICE STABILITY TRACK TRASH CONTROL SERVICE THAT'S WHAT POPPED UP
Aug 04, 2018
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
8 complaints
POWER STEERING PROBLEMS FROM EARLIER MODELS ARE STILL PRESENT. POWER STEERING LEAK APPEARED WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS CAUSE
Dec 14, 2019
POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING THERE ARE RECALLS ON TRAVERSE BUT NOT OUR YEAR
Aug 08, 2019
MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING AS SOON AS I EXITED THE FREEWAY. THE FLUID LEVELS ARE WITHIN SPECS AND THERE WAS NO NOISE WARNING INDICATING A PUMP PROBLEM. I FOLLOWED THE LINES AND THE RACK AND PINON AND IT IS COMPLETELY DRY. CANT FIND ANY LEAKS. CHEVY TOLD ME THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM IS ONLY WITH TRAVERSES OF 2009-2011 AND I AM NOT INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL WARRANTY BECAUSE I HAVE A 2014. I PURCHASED THIS TRAVERSE 3 YEARS AGO AT BOB STALL CHEVY LA MESA CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. I EVEN PURCHASED THE EXTENDED 2 YEAR WARRANTY BUT THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER THE COVERAGE ENDED. I HAVE 82,000 MILES.
Feb 25, 2019
POWER STEERING IS GOING - OK ON HIGHWAY - ISSUES TURNING/PARKING/BACKING DUE TO POWER STEERING - THIS VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS A GOOD TURN RADIUS AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER - AT APPROX 40,000 MI
Jun 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALDORF CHEVROLET AND CADILLAC (2298 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF, MD 20601) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,485.
Mar 29, 2018
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
7 complaints
I'LL BE ACCELERATING AND MY CAR WILL JUST JERK INTO GEAR AS IF IT'S HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WILL ALSO STALL OUT WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN, LOSE POWER AND DING AND THE 'SERVICE STABILITRACK' ALERT COMES ON THE DASH. I HAVE DRIVEN IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T THROW A CODE AND THEY CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I'VE LEARNED THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IT BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME. THIS IS MY FIRST CHEVY AND I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR THE ISSUES I'VE HAD NOT BEING RESOLVED. I WILL GO BACK TO TOYOTA AFTER THIS. VERY DISAPPOINTING. I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 4 YEARS AND THIS ERROR HAS OCCURRED OVER 30 TIMES. UNBELIEVABLE. THE CAR WILL ALSO JERK INTO GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS FOR A CURVE OR A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME IS SLOWING AND WHEN I ACCELERATE AFTER PASSING THE CAR JERKS INTO GEAR.
Aug 21, 2019
MY CAR KEEPS DYING FOR NO REASON. IT HAS A READING OF LOW ENGINE LOWER AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDING SERVICE. THEY CAR JUST SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE WENT FROM 70 TO 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.
Jun 09, 2019
LOSES POWER ON HIGH WAY. BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW IN 2014. BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2014 AND 20 THOUSAND MILES. BIG SAFETY CONSERN WHEN POWER IS LOST LOSE ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE
Apr 10, 2018
BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE WITH STABILITAK AND SENSORS. MY CAR STARTS SHAKING ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED TO 10-15 MPH. TAKEN IT TO DEALESHIP 6 DIFFERENT TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT THAT THEY CAN FIGURE OUT. ALMOST GOT HIT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR ABRUPTLY WENT DOWN TO 15MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO SWERVE TO THE SIDE TO AVOID IMPACT. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER I'M DRIVING OR SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT IT HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT TIMES.
Feb 01, 2018
ON OCTOBER 13, 2017 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 50 MPH. WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR DE-ACCELERATED ITS VELOCITY AT 15 TO 20 MPH. THEN NOTICE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYING TRACTION CONTROL ON AND CYCLING TO OFF. IT ALSO DISPLAYED STABILIZER CONTROL SERVICE WITH A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT WAS VERY FRIGHTENED WHEN VEHICLES BEHIND ME HAD TO COME TO A REDUCE SPEED ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE RISK OF GETTING HIT ON THE BACK OR TAIL OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO PULL OVER CHANGING FROM ONE OF THE TWO MIDDLE LANES AT SLOW VELOCITY WHICH WAS A DANGEROUS MANEUVER TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER. I'VE READ THIS SAME ISSUE ON LINE WITH OTHER OWNERS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THEREFORE A RECALL OR AN INVESTIGATION WITH THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DONE.
Oct 13, 2017
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed. After waiting 20 minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's friend, and it was determined that the clock spring had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.
Dec 18, 2025
THE VIN OF MY CAR SHOULD BE PART OF THE GROUP OF AIR BAG RECALL. THE AIR BAG SYMBOL IS ACTIVATING IN THE VEHICLE DASH BOARD, AND IT IS OF A GREAT CONCERN THAT IT GOT OVERSEEN. I THOUGHT IT WAS PART OF THE AIR BAG RECALL, BUT WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT IT DIDN'T HAVE A RECALL. I WANT TO REPORT THIS BEFORE A SAFETY RISK HAPPENS.
Apr 23, 2021
IT KEEPS SAYING SERVICE AIRBAGS THE FIRST TIME IT DID THIS TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE WE TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER IN SIKESTON AND THE REPLACE CONNECTOR UNDER SEAT WHICH COST US 800 DOLLARS NOW FOR MONTHS LATER LIGHT IS BACK ON AND WITH THIS LIGHT ON THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED WHICH IS A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MY FAMILY THE ISSUE NEEDS BE FIXED BECAUSE OF SAFETY REASONS ALSO A COSTLY REPAIR BILL CAR HAS ONLY 70 THOUSAND MILES WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED WITH MY VEHICLE IT HAPPENED IT SEPTEMBER AND NOW IN DECEMBER BOTH TIMES YOU START THE VEHICLE IT COMES ON AN WILL NOT GO OFF WITHOUT COSTLY REPAIR THAT SHOULD NOT BE CHARGE FOR SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE
Dec 28, 2019
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION IN ANY DRIVING CONDITION THE AIRBAG SERVICE INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST AND THEN STAYED ON AFTER A FEW DAYS. DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS KEY SAFETY COMPONENT FAILURE. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO THE LAST RECALL FOR AIRBAG FAILURE ON THE 2009-2013 TRAVERSE MODEL VEHICLES MADE THIS YEAR. THE RECALL FIXES THE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR FAILURE BY CUTTING IT AWAY AND SPLICING THE WIRES TOGETHER. THERE ARE NOW TECHNICAL BULLETINS OUT FOR THE 2014 TRAVERSES THAT SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE VEHICLE REGISTERS AN ERROR CODE OF B0022. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, GM TELLS THEM TO CHECK FOUR WIRES ON THE CONNECTORS TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WIRING HARNESS THAT CAUSES THE CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. SPECIFICALLY, GM TELLS THE DEALER TO SOLDER THE CONNECTIONS ON THE FOUR WIRES ON THE CONNECTOR. THE DEALER HAS ALSO TOLD ME THAT IF THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS ILLUMINATED, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED THIS COULD RESULT IN MAJOR INJURIES. ALSO, A CONNECTOR TERMINATION PROBLEM IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE DEALER, ESPECIALLY IN A CRITICAL SAFETY SYSTEM SUCH AS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
Dec 16, 2015
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
6 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The message "Power Reduction" was displayed, and the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart; however, upon attempting to drive, the vehicle shuddered, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner and retrieved DTC: P1682; which indicated an Emission Switch Circuit Fault. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
May 01, 2025
2014 Chevy Traverse - stalls while driving very abruptly. Reduce engine power and service stablitrak comes on. Then traction control warning lights flash. Very very dangerous. Happen while driving car begins to shake violently and recently stalled in middle of busy intersection. No way this should not be recalled it's definitely a known issue. Unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. Towed to Chevy Dealership in Lancaster NY - Basil quoted $4k+ for repair to engine control relay and timing chain. If there is recall on this we will keep and get fixed if not will need to pass and look at other vehicles. Everything starts to go after warranty dates are up or after you hit a certain mileage. We have always purchased GM vehicles my father is GM retiree. Please help.
Oct 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, The contact smelled fumes and the vehicle had turned off independently. When the vehicle turned off the steering became firm. The traction and service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back home. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was a faulty front and back valve, relay switch throttle and ignition switch. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and told the contact to make a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Sep 21, 2023
While driving, check engine light went on, stabilitrack and traction control went off (information from Driver Information Center) and power was reduced. This occurred several times over a period of two to three weeks and vehicle slowed down dramatically and had to be driven slowly from the roadway. This was a dangerous situation and luckily it never happened at highway speeds in one of the left lanes of traffic. After safely stopping, I was able to resume travel after turning off engine and restarting, although check engine light would remain on for several on/off cycles. Engine stored code P1682. Brought to dealer service and they repaired per TSB #19-NA-276 related to issues in fuse box. Repair was $406.48. This is a known issue with manufacturer. Also, many owners have mentioned this safety issue on Internet forums and YouTube videos.
Aug 21, 2022
THE TRAVERSE RANDOMLY LOSES POWER AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND A MESSAGE STATING VEHICLE REDUCING POWER APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY. THE ENGINE THEN CUTS OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME RECENTLY WHILE IN TRAFFIC AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 65 MPH. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FREQUENTLY WITH THE LATEST OCCURRENCE 01/20/2021. ONCE THE TRUCK SITS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WILL START AND RUN. SOMETIMES THE ISSUE WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT. TYPICALLY ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS OVERNIGHT THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO OFF BY ITSELF. I FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS WE HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN A COUPLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS ISSUE.
Jan 25, 2021
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
Dashboard notification indicating tighten gas cap, and then check engine light comes on. Took vehicle to get scanned and code says evap leak, took to mechanic all issues were fixed including replaced gas cap as suggested by many Chevy Traverse owners who have the same issue. 30 days later now same issue is coming up. Researched online and it seems that many other owners have experienced this and fix is only temporary.
Feb 18, 2025
The fuel gauge in my vehicle is not functioning correctly. It is showing that my fuel level is very low/empty even with a full tank of gas. I took it to the repair shop and the it had the codes P0452 for the fuel tank pressure sensor circuit and P0463 for the fuel level sensor. The repair shop replaced the fuel pump module which did not fix the problem. They suggested it appears to have an ECM issue. This exact problem is a recall on the 2014 Chevy Traverse however my vehicle is not included in this recall.
Sep 20, 2024
THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. THERE HAVE 2 2EA FUEL LEVEL SENSORS INSTALLED WITH NO LUCK IN KEEPING THE CHECK WILL RETURN. THE ARE CODES P0463, P069E AND C0045.
Mar 08, 2021
THE GAS GAGE/SENSOR IN THE TANK IS MESSED UP. THE GAGE WILL SHOW THAT I HAVE JUST UNDER 1/2 A TANK BUT WHEN I FILL UP IT TAKES ALMOST 15 GALLONS. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN 18-20 GALLON TANK. THERE HAS BEEN INSTANCE WHEN I HAVE HAD 1/4 TANK LEFT, FILLED TANK COMPLETELY AND THE GAGE TOOK OVER 48 HOURS TO RESET. I LOOKED TO THE GAS USED/LEFT DIGITAL READ OUT AND IT SAID I HAD USED 60 GALLONS ON A 1/2 FULL TANK. DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM IS AWARE BUT MADE NO OFFERS TO REPAIR.
Sep 26, 2018
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE USING KEY REMOTE, GASOLINE LEAKS FROM STATIONARY VEHICLE FROM UNDERNEATH.
Feb 27, 2017
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
6 complaints
THE TRACTION CONTROL GOES OUT RANDOMLY AND I LOSE MY POWER STEERING AND ALL MY FUNCTIONS OF MY CAR RANDOMLY AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO TURN IT OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING TO GET IT TO GO BACK TO NORMAL ONCE I RESTART IT IT'S FINE. BUT IT DOES IT RANDOMLY FOR NO REASON AND IT'S VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I CAN'T USE MY STEERING OR PEDALS OR ANYTHING. IT ALL STOPS WORKING UNTIL I STOP AND TURN IT OFF THEN BACK ON. I THINK IT'S THE THROTTLE BODY THAT'S CAUSING IT BUT NOT SURE IT SAYS ONLINE IT'S A COMMON ISSUE BUT DOESN'T SAY WHY OR WHAT TO DO. I NEED IT TO GET FIX BECAUSE I AM AFRAID IT'LL CAUSE ME TO GET IN A WRECK
Oct 08, 2020
JUST BOUGHT THIS USED 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE WITH 89K ON IT AND NOT EVEN TO THE FIRST OIL CHANGE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF/SERVICE STABILITRAK CAME ON. CODE SAID ITA THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR. REPLACED THAT AND CALIBRATED IT AND DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. SHOP SAID I NEED TO REPLACE WHOLE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS REPAIR WOULDN'T FIX THE SLIGHT HESITATION THE CAR HAS WHEN EXCELERATING. I SEEN MANY FORUMS THAT THIS COULD BE MANY THINGS WHICH WILL BE REAL EXPENSES TO KEEP TRYING BEFORE ONE WORK. THIS IS A HORRIBLE WAY TO TREAT PEOPLE WHO BUY THE CAR THAT'S STATES ERROR MESSAGES THAT CANNOT EVEN NARROW IT DOWN.
Aug 27, 2020
I RECENTLY HAD MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE IN TO MY MECHANIC FOR MAINTENANCE, AS I DO WHEN NEEDED. AFTER MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED, I PICKED MY VEHICLE UP AND IT DROVE JUST FINE FOR FIVE MAYBE TEN MILES, NO ISSUES. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE "SERVICE STABILITRAK", "TRACTION CONTROL OFF", AND "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGES BEGAN FLASHING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, MY VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING PROFUSELY AS I WAS DRIVING - IT SLOWED THE SPEED, AND EVENTUALLY QUIT. THE MESSAGES WERE STILL THERE. A FEW MORE MILES DOWN THE ROAD, IT BEGAN JERKING AGAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON WITH IT BUT I TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE'S HAD IT SINCE THEN (THIS WAS DAYS AGO) AND HE'S HAVING A HARD TIME PINPOINTING THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, I SEE MANY OTHER TRAVERSE OWNERS WHOM ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME DANGEROUS ISSUE, WITH NO RESOLVE. MY VEHICLE HAS UP TO THIS POINT BEEN RELIABLE AND I THOUGHT SAFE, HOWEVER, THIS ISSUE IS NOT SAFE. I HAVE A JOB THAT I NEED TO GET BACK AND FORTH FROM AND TWO SMALL CHILDREN THAT I NEED TO TRANSPORT SAFELY. THIS ISSUE WITH MY TRAVERSE IS BEYOND DANGEROUS. MY TRAVERSE HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT. REALLY DISAPPOINTED.
Mar 15, 2019
STABILITY/TRACCION CONTROL ERRORS. THIS ERROR MAKE THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER AND EVEN TO PUT THE CAR AT COMPLETE STOP. IT IS DANGEROUS BECVAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN ANY TIME EVEN IN THE HIGHWAY.
Dec 24, 2017
WHEN TRAVELING TO ANY DESTINATION UTILIZING CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, WHETHER TRAFFIC IS HEAVY OR MOVING FAST OR SLOW, MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS BEING CUT IN FRONT OF , CUT OFF WITH INTENT. CAUSING ME TO APPLY BRAKES WHETHER I AM TRAVELING AT 35 MPH , 45, 55, 60, 70, EVEN IN A SCHOOL ZONE AT 15 MPH. ALSO, I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DRIVER SEAT,
Jul 15, 2017
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
In Sept 2022 my airbag light came on and dealer charged me $1,200 for a senor issue to fix, then in December 2022 it came on again they said it was a different issue related to vehicle safety and charged me for part. Then in June 2023 i received the recall notice for my airbag - I've tried multiple times to see when this can be fixed hopefully prior to shards of metal impaling me - told parts not available. In October 2023 the airbag light came on again and this time they said it was the seatbelt anchor and want to charge me $487. It appears they need to figure out a priority to fix what can harm people - if they have parts to make new cars. also it is obvious this vehicle has safety issues making money for dealer and costly both time and money (dealer doesn't offer loaners). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nov 15, 2023
I HAD MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND HAS STAYED ON AND HAD A CODER RAN ON IT AT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER . THEY SAID THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE DRIVER SEATBELT TRIGGERING IT.
Jan 16, 2020
SERVICE AIR BAG ALERT AND ASSOCIATED PANEL LIGHT ARE SHOWING. TOOK VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE DRIVER'S SIDE LAP PRETENSIONER. A SEARCH ON NHTSA SITE RESULTED IN RECALL # 14V266000. PROBLEM IS MY VIN DOES NOT APPEAR ON NHTSA OR GM DATABASES AS AN AFFECTED VIN. LIGHT IS PERSISTENTLY ON AT ALL TIMES.
Sep 25, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD. DEALER SAYS IT IS AN ISSUE WITH A SEAT BEAT RETRACTOR. AIR BAG LIGHT ON = AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY N THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THE QUOTE WAS OVER $500 TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
May 01, 2018
MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND MY MECHANIC ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH MY PASSENGER SEAT BELT ANCHOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT LOOP. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN NO ACCIDENTS, AND THESE ISSUES SHOULD BE RECALLED, BUT MY DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL.
May 08, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
5 complaints
AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE ACTS LIKE ITS GOING TO STALL OR AS IM TAKING OFF IT JERKS
Dec 20, 2021
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.
Oct 26, 2021
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.
Dec 23, 2019
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
Apr 10, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR I WILL GET THREE AUDIBLE "BONGS" THEN I WILL GET ERROR MESSAGES "SERVICE STABILITRAK", TRACTION CONTROL OFF", ENGINE POWER REDUCED". AT THIS TIME I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE SPEED OF THIS VEHICLE. I CAN DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND GET AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM BUT NO MORE FORWARD SPEED (MPH). MY FORWARD SPEED WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE. I WILL HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF. WAIT TWO OR THREE MINUTES THEN RESTART THE ENGINE. IF I AM LUCKY THE VEHICLE WILL OPERATE NORMALLY BUT WILL DISPLAY A SERVICE LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE CONTACTED MY AUTO DEALER AND PARTS WERE INSTALLED. I ASKED ABOUT THE CAUSE OF THIS PREDICAMENT AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE SAME SITUATION COULD BE CAUSED BY A HUNDRED DIFFERENT SENSORS IN THE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. 17K MILES AND 12 MONTHS LATER. AGAIN; THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A COUNTRY ROAD OR IF THESE ERRORS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN ON RAMP TO HI-WAY TRAFFIC THE DANGER INCREASE. I UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR ERROR MESSAGES TO WARN OF ENGINE PROBLEMS BUT THE CONTROL OF FORWARD SPEED SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AWAY FROM THE DRIVER.
Mar 20, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5 complaints
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH OUR THREE CHILDREN TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. HER 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH AND SHE WAS FORCED TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, NEARLY BEING REAR-ENDED AND SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AS WELL AS, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHT. JUST AS SHE MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. SHE TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO START THE CAR, BUT HAD NO SUCCESS. AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES OF BEING STRANDED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WITH MY THREE CHILDREN, SHE WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DRIVE TO THE NEAREST AREA TO SAFELY WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS! WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DIFFERENT MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE CHEVROLET DEALER, AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TRYING TO GET IT RESOLVED BUT HAVE HAD NO SUCCESS. WE WILL NO LONGER PUT OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHICH WAS THE REASON WE PURCHASED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. THIS CAR IS UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE ISSUED A RECALL. MY ENTIRE FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS DEFAULT IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 10, 2020
MY VEHICLE WILL FIRST STALL AND SLOW DOWN WITH 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED' AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY TRACK GOING ACROSS THE DASH RIGHT BEFORE MY VEHICLE STOPS ON ME. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AT ANY MOMENT AND NOW I AM UNABLE TO START IT BACK UP. I WAS TOLD BY PEP BOYS THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, WITH CODES READING A SHORTAGE IN THE FUSE BOX. I CHECKED THE WEB FOR ANY RECALLS AND SAW THAT OTHERS WERE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES, YET NO RECALLS. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE STOPS AT ANY MOMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRIVE, EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. NOW I AM WITHOUT RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IN MY 2014 TRAVERSE. I LOVE MY VEHICLE, BUT GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
Dec 17, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, IT HAPPENS TO LOOSE POWER AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO WHEEL AND MOVE THE CAR . IT STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL COMES UP , THEN SERVICE STABILITYTRAK AND THEN TRACTION CONTROL OFF . IT HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN WAIT AND RESTART IT AGAIN , WITH A CHECK ENGINE
Feb 12, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, CAR SLOWS TO 25MPH AND DASH FLASHES BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS: SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, POWER ENGINE REDUCED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALSO TURN ON AT THIS TIME . THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES SO FAR. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON SIDE STREETS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT EASILY.
Feb 01, 2019
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR MESSAGE CENTER SAID REDUCE ENGINE SPEED STABILINK OFF AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALSO..SO I WAS DOING 65 AND ALL OFF SUDDEN ITHE CAR WENT TO 40..ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED A AND INTO A CRASH
Mar 15, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5 complaints
MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON AND OFF ITS LOOSE. I PUSH IT BACK IN POPS OUT. THE TCM FEMALE CONNECTOR/ADAPTOR IS FAULTY AND I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO BUY A COMPLETELY NEW HARNESS WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. THE LOCKING MECHANISM DOESN'T HOLD IN PLACE SO IT LOSES CONNECTION TO THE TCM TRANS MODULE. AND WHEN I CONTACT MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER THEY WANT ME TO BUT A NEW HARNESS WHICH I $600+++ AND THE CLIP/ADAPTER/CONNECTOR IS $22-$29. IF IM ON THE FREEWAY MY SPEED CAN DROP TO 20MPH. ON THE 215 FREEWAY. *TR
May 07, 2020
THIS PAST FRIDAY, I WAS TRAVELING IN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH THEN THE CAR STARTS BEEPING, WITH IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER WITHIN SECONDS, DOWN TO 20MPH. ERROR MESSAGES START FLASHING, THE CAR STARTS SHAKING. ALMOST GOT HIT BY THE PERSON BEHIND ME AS I WASN'T BRAKING, SO THEY, NOR MYSELF, HAD NO INDICATION MY CAR WAS ABOUT COME DOWN TO A CRAWL. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR, GAVE IT A MINUTE, RESTARTED, AND THE CAR WAS BACK TO NORMAL AND I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED, BUT IT WENT AWAY BEFORE I COULD GET IT TO THE DEALER (WITHIN 3 MILES), DEALER IS AROUND 8 MILES AWAY. THIS IS THE 4TH INCIDENT WITH THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. ONCE WE WERE WAITING ON A TURNING LANE, THE CAR STARTED BEEPING, SHAKING, DISPLAYING ERRORS ON THE DASHBOARD, LOSS OF POWER AGAIN TO A CRAWL. WE PULLED OVER TO THE FIRST PARKING LOT IN THE INTERSECTION. TURNED OF THE CAR, RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE AGAIN. THEN AGAIN RIGHT AFTER PUTTING GAS. GOT INTO THE CAR TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION, CAR WAS BEEPING, SHAKING, DISPLAYING ERROR MESSAGES ON THE DASH. TURNED IT OFF, RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. ANOTHER TIME, I WAS APPROACHING A LIGHT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED RIGHT BEFORE I WAS TO TURN. I HAD TO PUT IT ON PART TO RESTART THE CAR, ONCE IT STARTED, IT RAN FINE. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE A 45 MINUTE COMMUTE TO WORK EVERYDAY. I ALWAYS HAVE TO KEEP TO THE RIGHT LANE IN CASE THE CAR ACTS UP. THE ERROR MESSAGES THAT DISPLAY ARE "SERVICE STABILITY TRACT, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, TRACKING CONTROL TURNED OFF" AND MAYBE ONE OTHER ONE. I'VE SEEN THE MESSAGE BOARDS AND IT'S HAPPENING TO MANY OWNERS AND FOR SEVERAL YEARS! IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE LIKE THIS. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED YEARS AGO.
Mar 04, 2019
SERVICE STABILITRACK/ TRACTION CONTROL OFF DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. CAR WILL JERK WHILE ACCELERATING AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. IT WILL RESET AND WORK PROPERLY AFTER TURNING CAR OFF FOR 1-3 MIN AND RESTARTING. IT HAPPENS PERIODICALLY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND ON TRIPS OF VARIOUS LENGTHS. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN OR PRECURSOR FOR THE MALFUNCTION.
May 17, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR COMES ON AND THEN IMMEDIATELY REDUCES POWER TO THE VEHICLE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. YOU COULD BE DRIVING NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE GOES INTO THIS TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITRAK MODE AND BASICALLY SHUTS THE CAR DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME AND WILL ONLY CLEAR THIS MODE IF THE VEHICLE IS TURN OFF AND SITS FOR A WHILE AND THEN RESTARTED.
Feb 25, 2018
I BOUGHT MY 2014 TRAVERSE USED IN FEBRUARY 2015 WITH APPOX 25,000 MILES. HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL DECEMBER 2016 WITH APPOX 58,000 MILES. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES BETWEEN 12/28/16 AND 2/9/17. EACH TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND IT WAS A FEW DAYS AFTER IT RAINED. I ONLY BRING UP THE RAIN BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK TO DEALER, THE SERVICE ADVISER IMMEDIATELY LOOKED TO SEE IF I HAD A SUNROOF BECAUSE HE SAID THE DESCRIPTION OF MY PROBLEM WAS SIMILAR TO A TRAVERSE SUNROOF PROBLEM WHERE WATER WAS GETTING IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN AT A STOP OR REDUCED SPEED THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE FLASHES, LOSS OF STABILITY FLASHES, ENGINE POWER REDUCE FLASHES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON. THE FIRST 3 TIMES THIS HAPPENED, MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS TO PULL OVER AND TURN VEHICLE OFF. EACH TIME I DID THIS IT STARTED UP WITH NO PROBLEM BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER EACH TIME WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE 3RD TIME, I CALLED GM AND A CASE NUMBER WAS OPENED. I WAS ADVISED TO PURCHASE ONSTAR (NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION) AND TOLD THAT IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN TO DRIVE DIRECTLY TO A GM DEALER WITHOUT SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 2/9/17 WHILE DRIVING APPOX 25 MPH IN MORNING TRAFFIC. I DROVE STRAIGHT TO A GM DEALER AT A SPEED OF 20 MPH IN A 50 MPH ZONE. I FELT VERY UNSAFE. ON 2/14 A DIAGNOSIS WAS MADE - REPLACE THE ENGINE COMPUTER (COVERED UNDER WARRANTY) AND THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK (NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND A $725 REPAIR). AS OF 3/1/17, I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER'S SERVICE ADVISER THAT THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK IS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND HE IS UNSURE WHEN THE PART WILL ARRIVE. I LEFT A VOICEMAIL FOR A GM CALIFORNIA REP THAT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ME SINCE A CASE WAS OPENED UP. I LEFT A MESSAGE AFTER BUSINESS HOURS BUT IT'S NOW 1 PM AND HE HAS NOT RETURNED MY CALL.
Mar 01, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
My car has been having a problem with traction control/service stabilitrak and losing power to the engine since I purchased it. The problem was only occasionally, now it does it EVERYTIME I drive. First it pops up with traction control off message, once that happens it starts to lose power to the engine making the car(heavy car) shudder so bad I cannot drive. The transmission lags on acceleration and it also pops up with "service stabilitrak", "Power loss to engine "And the car will not move until I can pull over and turn it off. Very scary. I have 4 kids and its losing power while Im driving on the highway. Ive replaced sensors, Cleaned the throttle body and also changed spark plugs and changed fuses. It's very dangerous and I found out this is VERY common , especially for my year.
Oct 01, 2025
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.
Feb 17, 2022
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.
Oct 13, 2020
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
Dec 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
4 complaints
Multiple issues have occurred with this vehicle. I have had major unsafe issues while driving while on the freeway and streets where my vehicle reads traction control off and engine power reduced which leads my vehicle to lose all power and shut down being stranded and almost hit multiple times while by myself and while my husband and children are present. I believe I am the second or third owner of this vehicle and I was never given any information about any recalls
Jun 27, 2025
THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. Dealership is unsure what exactly is the issue with the vehicle. While driving the vehicle out of nowhere the engine stalls and the 'engine power is reduced', 'service traction control', 'service stability track' and 'service air bag' messages illuminate across the dash. While these messages display there is no acceleration to the vehicle. This makes it very dangerous to drive.
Aug 21, 2021
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON THE THE CAR WILL START DECREASING SPEED OR JUST SHUT OFF. THEN IT WILL NOT START UP FOR A FEW MINUTES. VERY UNSAFE ON HIGHWAY
Mar 17, 2021
AC WON'T COME ON OR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING COMES ON, SOMETIMES IT SETS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE P0119, IF THE RECIRCULATE BUTTON IS NOT ON THEN IT LIGHTS UP AND AC COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF, PULL OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND LET EVERYTHING COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND RESTART THE CAR, SOMETIMES EVERY THING CLEARS UP BUT SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL RESTARTS TO GET CAR TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. HAPPENS DRIVING ON ROAD OR STATIONARY. CHECKED BATTERY BUT SEEMS TO BE OK, CHECKED FUSE BOX AND THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX IS LOOSE, THE HOLD DOWN SCREWS IN THE FUSE BOX APPEAR TO BE STRIPPED AND WILL NOT TIGHTEN, SHIMMED THE BOX TO THE FRAME TO PREVENT IT FROM SHAKING AROUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM LAKESIDE CHEVROLET IN ROCKWALL, TX AS A CERTIFIED USED CAR, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SERVICE AIRBAG ISSUE BUT THEY DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. KEEP LOOKING FOR RECALLS BUT NOTHING YET. THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM OR SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM WITH CARRYING THIS VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER IS THAT THEY DON'T SEEM TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY FACTORY DEFECTIVE.
Oct 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
4 complaints
This has happened three times . First time i was driving my vehicle on the street and randomly turned off . The second time this happened i was driving on the freeway at 66 mph & it randomly turned off and the speed was reduced on seconds. This incident was very dangerous to the point were i almost got hit with my family in the vehicle I needed a tow truck to take me home and it was super risky and dangerous because other vehicles were passing about 2 ft away from us and at a high speed. Third time this happened i almost got hit again due to the random shut off and loss of velocity and this time it was a very small gap and space i had and cars kept honking and cars were passing at a one ft distance . once the lights turn on , on the dash board when it's barely a warning and recently pop up the vehicle automatically randomly turns off . the lights i get on the dashboard are stability track , traction control off , engine power is reduced , service stabilitrak, and check engine light . Has not been inspected .
Dec 03, 2024
While driving, check engine light went on, stabilitrack and traction control went off (information from Driver Information Center) and power was reduced. This occurred several times a week and vehicle slowed down dramatically and had to be driven slowly from the roadway. This was a dangerous situation. After safely stopping, I was able to resume travel after turning off engine and restarting, although check engine light would remain on for several on/off cycles. Engine stored code P1682. This has also happened while at a stop and when the accelerator was pressed, the vehicle would stall (sometimes in middle of intersection).
Apr 15, 2024
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE WILL CUT OUT. THE TRUCK WILL STUTTER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO ON. A MESSAGE WILL APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY: SERVICE STABILITRACK, TRACTION CONTROL TURNED OFF. A SECONDARY MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY AS REDUCING ENGINE POWER AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL STALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE IN TRAFFIC OR DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE SITS FOR 20 TO 30 MINUTES IT WILL USUALLY START BACK UP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT USUALLY GOES OFF. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH THIS VEHICLE. I FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY FAMILY AS THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. WE HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER DOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS LOOKED AT BY A SERVICE STATION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE ANY PROBLEM.THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS 1/20/21 WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS.
Jan 25, 2021
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS UNEXPECTEDLY GET ERROR MESSAGES, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL IS OFF, ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND TIME I LOST ALL POWER AND WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Dec 06, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
All the dash lights go out. Very dangerous especially at night. sometimes turning on another electrical device will restore, sometimes shutting vehicle down and restarting will help. have tried covering/ cleaning light sensor, no help. just have to wait until it decides to work. started about 6 years ago. getting progressively worse. no warning lights. had independent mechanic check it, he says problem with instrument cluster. hard to tell as it was working when he looked at it. I need your support before this causes an accident.2014 Chevrolet Traverse. 69,200 miles
Jun 18, 2023
HOUSING CASES CRACK FROM THE INSIDE AND WATER GETS IN. SHORTS OUT THE FUSE. CONSTANT CHANGING ON BULBS ON HEADLAMPS AND STOP LAMPS. HOUSING CASES FOR LIGHTS COST MORE THAN CAR NOTE. ONSTAR NOT ALERTED BY PROBLEM AND I DON'T KNOW UNTIL I'M DRIVING AND SOMEONE ELSE FLAGS ME DOWN. MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE ALMOST REAR-ENDED ME.
May 16, 2018
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS EVERY MONTH OR TWO. EVERYTIME I USE MY REMOTE START, IT BLOWS A HEADLIGHT.
Apr 03, 2018
SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. WE HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT, INSTRUMENTAL PANEL (RESET) AND ONE MORE THING THAT WE DO NOT REMEMBER WHAT IT IS. AT THIS TIME WE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ALL BREAK LIGHTS NOT OPERATIONAL WHICH WAS RECALLED DECEMBER 26, 2014 FOR THE REASON THAT THE CHASSIS ELECTRONIC MODULE MAY BE INTERNALLY CONTAMINATED, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT..VERY DANGEROUS HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED AND YET COULD NOT CONVINCE ME WHY WE ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH RECALLS. WE HAVE APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN ON TUESDAY, NOV 28,, 2016. WE NEED HELP TO MAKE SURE THAT CHEVY FIXES THIS CAR AT NO COST TO US..IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT A 2YRS OLD AR WILL DEVELOP THESE PROBLEMS WHILE YOUR ARE STILL PAYING CAR NOTE. WE BELIEVE THERE WAS A MISTAKE WHEN RECALLS WERE MADE THAT APPARENTLY MOST CARS THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED WERE MISSED UNLESS WHY SUCH A COINCIDENCE. CHEVY ISSUED ME A COMPLAIN NUMBER: 8-2539917328. WE WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER.
Nov 25, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
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.
Aug 28, 2019
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.
Mar 18, 2019
MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES. THE PAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR AS IT SUDDENLY LOSES POTENCY AS THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. WHEN THE MOTOR LOSES POTENCY, IT PUTS "TRACK CONTROL ON" AND "TRACK CONTROL OFF" RIGHT AWAY, AS WELL AS A SIGN TO SERVICE "STABILITRACK". I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY DID A COMPUTERIZED SCAN WHERE IT SHOWS THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE OXYGEN SENSOR, LOW AIR ENTRANCE, PROBLEMS WITH THE INJECTORS, LOW VOLTAGE PROBLEM, BRAKE SYSTEM OFF, ETC. IN CONCLUSION, A SERIES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR WHICH ARE NOT REAL. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS TO CLAIMS DUE TO THIS SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. TO THIS DATE, I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RECALL OF THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX THIS.
Sep 25, 2018
RADIO GOING CRAZY, HORN HONK FOR NO REASON WHEN YOU GET OUT OF IT,LOW BATTERY BLINK THEN GO OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GO ON , THEN GO OFF AFTER FEW MINUTES, SPEEDOMETER ACT LIKE ITS STICKING WHEN ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON THEN GO OFF, CRUISE CONTROL ON AND IT REDUCE SPEED, TACHOMETER GO UP AS IF YOUR SPEEDING UP WHEN ITS SITTING STILL, CAR IS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTH LIKE IT USE TO, BURNT PLASTIC SMELL, WEIRD GEAR OIL SMELL, BUT NO SIGNS OF LEAK, AND LOCKS UNLOCKING HOURS AFTER YOU LOCK IT AND ALARM IS ON, IT JUST TAKES TURNS DOING DIFFERENT THINGS, STARTED COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, SO FAR, THEY HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT WHAT'S GOING ON YET, BEEN IN SHOP SINCE TUESDAY AND IT STILL HAS WARRANTY FOR PRE CERTIFIED CARS, ALL THESE PROBLEMS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY, IT START WITH OCCASIONAL INCIDENT AND NOW ITS DAILY, I AM CONCERNED THE NEXT TIME INSTEAD OF SLOWING THE CAR DOWN THAT IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF LIKE SOME OF THE OTHERS HAVE DONE
Jul 20, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
GENERAL MOTORS IS AWARE OF A BRAKE PEDAL RUBBING NOISE ISSUE, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT INFORM OWNERS ABOUT A REMEDY. THE SQUEAKY/RUBBING BRAKE PEDAL NOISE IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD FOR THIS MODEL AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHERS ON THE GM LINEUP. I AM ASKING GM TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BY DOCUMENTING MY CONCERN AS WELL AS ISSUING A RECALL SO IT MAY BE ADDRESSED BEFORE IT CAUSES SOMETHING TO GO WRONG AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Jul 17, 2018
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, AND SHORTLY AFTER NOTICED THERE WAS A SQUEAKING SOUND WHENEVER YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DEDUCED IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THEY SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE TRAVERSE BUT IT HAD NOT BEEN RECALLED YET. I SPENT OVER $400 GETTING THIS FIXED.
Oct 23, 2017
ON FOUR OCCASIONS I HAVE LOST BRAKES WHILE DESCENDING A HILL. THE BRAKE PEDDLE GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. ONLY AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKES DOES PRESSURE RETURN AND THE CAR SLOWS. THE DEALER INDICATES THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND CONTINUES TO DENY THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 16, 2014
I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE; THE BRAKES & RADIO. THE RADIO SCREEN BECOMES BLACK OFF & ON. THE MAJOR ISSUE ARE THE BRAKES. THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY HAS REPLACED THE BOOSTER. THIS IS NOW MY FIFTH TIME TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER. WHEN YOU PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES IT RELEASES AIR & THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO HAVE NO CUSHION. IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN!!! I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR A COUPLE OF MONTHS! *TR
Feb 11, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
One day as I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle's engine light/airbag light came on and the vehicle then went into "engine power reduced mode" I was lucky to be close to a turn-off. I was able to get the vehicle off the road safely. I turned off the vehicle and check it. Then turned the vehicle back on and all lights were off. It was shocking, the car was driving normally. I did not think twice and took it to the dealership. They told us it was just the battery and airbag sensor. Thankful they changed it, no cost to us. But later this happened again, this time it was the "engine light and traction control off". We have no idea what it is. Because we have taken the vehicle to a mechanic to get checked, but they can't seem to find anything wrong with it. This happens several times. Can I have some answers or help to stop this from happening. At this point this vehicle to very dangerous to drive.
Sep 11, 2021
On more than 5 occasions my car will say “traction control off” and “reduced engine power” then just shut down. This is very dangerous and can cause an accident. I took it in serval times and mechanics report that there is not issue that they can see. The check engine light with come on and off randomly.
Jul 31, 2021
MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING, AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING IT OFF, IT CRANKED AND RAN NORMAL (SEVERAL TIMES). THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE READING WAS A STARTER RELAY FUSE (SIMILAR TO AN ICE CUBE) THAT WAS REPLACED. THEN IT STARTED SHAKING, LOOSING POWER AND NOT STARTING (ROLLING OVER BUT NOT CATCHING). CODE READ THROTTLE BODY WHICH WAS CLEANED. THE VERY NEXT MORNING EXITING THE INTERSTATE IT LOST POWER, WOULD NOT START, AGAIN TURNING OVER BUT NOT CATCHING. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED: FUEL HARNESS WIRING. #3 IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUGS AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. ALL DONE EXCEPT FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. DROVE TO WORK, ATTEMPTED TO LEAVE WORK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CRANK, TURNING OVER BUT NOT CRANKING. EVENTUALLY CRANKED AND 2 DAYS LATER STARTED JERKING. CAME TO A STOP SIGN, MAKING A LEFT TURN IT JERKED AND LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. TOWED TO DEALER AGAIN REPLACING THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX. FUSE BOX IS ON BACK ORDER, PENDING RESULTS.
Jun 14, 2019
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TL* 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.
Jan 05, 2021
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.
Apr 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER HITTING THE CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Oct 03, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
3 complaints
I WAS GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON. ENGINE REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON I LOST ALL POWER OF THE VEHICLE, I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD BECAUSE MY ENGINE DIED. I WENT FROM DOING 70 MPH DOWN TO 10 MPH AND CAME VERY CLOSE TO GETTING REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER. WHEN I GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD I WASN'T ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE STARTED BACK AND HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. I HAVE SEEN WHERE THIS IS A PROBLEM IN THIS YEAR MODEL OF THIS VEHICLE AND WONDERING WHY IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED YET BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THERE LIFE.
Oct 12, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, THE GAUGE CLUSTER WENT CRAZY STATING "STABILYTRACK" "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND NOTICES TEMP.GUAGE ALSO WENT UP FROM 210 TO 215 SLIGHTY WHEN I PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM I DROVE TO MECHANIC SHOP WITH NO ISSUE 4 MILES AWAY AND WHEN I ARRIVED TO SHOP I TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN MECHANIC RETURNED TO CHECK ENGINE ERROR NONE WAS FOUND OR RECORDED THIS IS THE SECON TIME IT HAPPENS?
Nov 10, 2019
ON MORE THAT ONE OCCASION BUT MOST RECENTLY ON 03/16/2018 I HAVE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND I GET THE FIRST MESSAGE OF, "SERVICE STABILITRACT". THE NEXT MESSAGE IS, "TRACTION CONTROL OFF". IT IS THEN FOLLOWING BY, "ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED" AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE THEN DECELERATES TO 10-20 MPH. THIS HAS OCCURRED TO ME TWICE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELLING IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.(NOT WHILE ACCELERATING). THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 0 MPH, 30+ MPH, 60+ PMH AND DECELERATING FROM 60+MPH, 30+MPH AND FROM 0 TO 30 MPH. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE TURNING A CORNER, DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN AFTER AN INCIDENT WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT EVER HAVING TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING IS ALMOST NON-EXISTENT AFTER REDUCED ENGINE POWER OCCURS. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS RUNNING ON THREE OF THE SIX CYLINDERS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I ALMOST HIT A SCHOOL BUS ONCE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR IT'S SECOND WEEK OF DIAGNOSTICS.
Mar 19, 2018
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
MY [XXX] DAUGHTER (PERMIT DRIVER) DRIVING TO SCHOOL FOR EXTRA COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS (ON A SUNDAY) AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND NOT ACCELERATE, THE TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK STABILITY CONTROL FLASHING. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A [XXX] DRIVER. WE PULLED OVER AND I TOOK THE WHEEL, SAME THING HAPPENED, WE BARELY MADE IT BACK HOME. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY, HAD THIS SERVICED DUE TO RECALL AND THE PROBLEM HAS STARTED AGAIN. FRUSTRATED MOM. 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). *AN
Oct 01, 2018
CAR RANDOMLY STALLS DUE TO STABALINK AND TRACTION CONTROL IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY ALMOST HAVING ME CRASH INTO GUARD RAIL I COULDN'T STEER THE TRUCK
Aug 04, 2017
SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING. TRACTION STABILITRAK SERVICE AND ABS LIGHT ARE ON CUTTING ENGINE POWER TO WHEELS. IN MOTION HIGHWAY SPEED.
Feb 07, 2017
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, IT MAKES A SOUND LIKE WATER AND HAS BEEN DOING THAT SINCE PURCHASE 09/17, AND WHEN ACCELERATING THERE'S A JERKING LIKE THE ENGINE IS TRYING TO ENGAGE????? ALL IN MOTION
Jun 24, 2018
41K MILES AND TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES WON'T SHIFT. I EVEN HAD TO PULL OVER TODAY AND SHUT OFF THE CAR AFTER IT WOULDN'T UPSHIFT UP A RESIDENTIAL HILL. 41K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS ALREADY. THEY HAD PLENTY OF BRAKE LEFT, BUT THEY WERE CRACKED.
Oct 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY SWITCHING THE GEAR INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ORE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,148.
Jul 20, 2015
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE STABILTRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF MESSAGES APPEAR AFTER DRIVING CAR OVER 30 MIN. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON ALONG WITH STABILIK TRACK LIGHT. NO CODES BEING RPEORTED WHEN TAKEN TO DEALER 2X. HAPPENED 5X IN A 20 MINUTE DRIVE, DOING 55-60MPH AND DROPS TO 20 MPH WITH HARDLY ANY STEERING ABILITY. BATTERY GAUGE DROPS BELOW AVERAGE, CAR IDOLS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. PULL OVER, TURN KEY OFF, REST STARTS UP AGAIN WITH ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CLEANED THROTTLE FROM ANY BUILD UP (HARDLY ANY) CHECKED FUSES, HOWEVER DID NOT CHECK WIRING TO FUSE BOX (MAY BE THE ISSUE) PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2017. DEALER DEPENDING TO MUCH ON DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER, WHICH IT IS NOT RECORDING. ONLY ONE WAS P1682 AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE
Aug 27, 2017
CAR LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY DUE TO SERVICE STABILIZER MESSAGE. THEN THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING AND NEEDS A 2400 REPAIR WHICH I SEE IS COVERED BY SERVICE BULLETIN SB-10052379-9767 BUT THEY SAY MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T COVERED. *TR
Dec 19, 2016
WHILE ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED VIBRATING FOLLOWED BY STABILITY CONTROL AND TRACTION ERROR MESSAGES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, A BURNING SMELL DUE TO RANDOM BRAKING AS PART OF THE CONTROL AND AN ENGINE DOWN POWER. THIS INCIDENT IS SIMILAR TO MANY OTHERS REPORTED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS AND IS UNACCEPTABLE FROM A SAFETY STAND POINT WHEN MY ENTIRE FAMILY IS WITHIN THE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A RIDICULOUS EXPLANATION FROM THE DEALER. HONESTLY, I WANT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I KNEW CHEVY WOULD BE TROUBLE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 24, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
Vehicle constantly has p1682 code and will turn off while driving. Also may just go into low power mode, turn off traction control and have stabile track service needed lights. Vehicle may shake violently as well. If code is reset the car can be driven again until the cycle reappears. Things already changed include ignition switch, ECM, o2 sensors, purge valve, mass air flow sensor.
Nov 06, 2025
The display on the speedometer is barely visible. It is called the Driver Information Center, but is attached to the speedometer. I am not able to see any information on it most of the time, particularly the day. The safety issue is I can not tell if my tires are to pressure, if my oil needs to be changed. I can not see the odometer. I have seen many people online have this issue. Someone's fix that seems to have worked for a few people is replacing the speedometer, which would be fine but then you have to get it reprogrammed by the dealer. Which is even more money for something that is essential to work in a car.
Jun 07, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
While driving my traction control turns off and reduces power to the vehicle often stalling it making it hard to safely move to the side of the road.. has been happening since I got the vehicle from a dealership
Oct 15, 2025
SLIGHTLY IN MOTION ABOUT 5 MPH AND SOMETIMES AROUND 50 MPH, THE DIC WILL RESET WITHIN A SPLIT SECOND, THE RADIO WILL CUTOFF AND ALL DASHBOARD SIGNS WILL COME ON MOMENTARILY LIKE A RESET. THIS IS A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL ISSUE DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS SHORTED OR EVEN POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAUSING VOLTAGE DIFFERENCE
Nov 02, 2016
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
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.
Sep 08, 2024
WHEN I DRIVE CAR WHEELS, TRANSMISSION AND POWER TRAIN FREEZE UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE I DRIVE. THIS IS HAPPENING WITH MORE FREQUENCY WHILE I DRIVE. IT HAPPENS WHETHER I AM DRIVING 5 MPH OR 65 MPH.
Jul 20, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
My service airbag light is on
Aug 09, 2024
My airbag warning light came on and the system reported a seatbelt issue. There was a recall for my vehicle in 2014 that wasn’t repaired. Over time my vehicle has had insurmountable electrical issues as well.
Jun 24, 2024
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
There's is an open recall on my vehicle that is unable to be repaired. It is unsafe to drive and may cause death or serious injury if the air bag opens up during a crash. There have not been any warning lights or sounds notifying me of the recall. I received an email about the recall from the dealership and was told there is no fix.
Jul 30, 2024
THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT WENT OFF ON 3/27/17 AFTER GETTING NEW TIRES. ALSO A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE CAR WENT OUT OF PARK WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE, I RAN OUT TO STOP IT!
Apr 28, 2017
STEERING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. While turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal sound of moving change. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 113,727. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Jul 10, 2024
I know there are recalls on other Chevy traverse for air bags. My air bag light goes off every so often, I’m just waiting for the day for it to go off in my face while driving. My power steering pressure pump has been leaking, no longer have power steering, makes driving very difficult/unsafe. I’ve heard of many other Traverse vehicles with the same problem, but why is it not being addressed?
Jul 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
We have had a recall on our vehicle for over a year now. The finance and car dealership we are leasing our vehicle from is completely useless and has had zero interest in returning my phone call or assisting me in repairing our vehicle. I need emergency assistance ASAP as mine and my families life depend on it.
Jul 07, 2024
The front airbags have to be replaced there is no replacement part available. My right left blinkers do not always work If airbags can't be fixed then I want them turned off, I would rather risk injury the old fashion way before airbags then to be harmed by metal
Dec 01, 2023
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
Automobile suddenly starts trembling while reducing velocity on its own and turn on trac off light, check engine light is on.
May 15, 2023
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND STARTED FLASHING THESE WARNINGS, TRACTION CONTROL SERVICE, PARK ASSIST OFF, STABILITY CONTROL SERVICE.
Sep 08, 2018
TIRES
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse equipped with Cooper tires, Tire Line: CS5 Ultra Touring, Tire Size: 255/50/R20, DOT Number: U9N41CV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced wobbling due to the driver's and passenger's side front tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who mounted and balanced the driver's and passenger's side front tires; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a tire store and the tires were rebalanced and an alignment was performed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Jul 29, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ADVENTURER H/T TIRES, TIRE SIZE: 245/70/R17, DOT NUMBER: U9NH1HL. THE CONTACT STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TIRES FROM PEP BOYS LOCATED A 205 SPENCER ST., MANCHESTER, CT 06040, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN BACK TO THE PEPBOYS WHERE THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A SAFETY SEAL ON TIRE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AAA AUTO SERVICE LOCATED AT 3478 HWY 9, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728, WHO DISCOVERED THE INNER BEAD WAS LEAKING AIR. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN BACK TO PEPBOYS WHO REPAIRED THE TIRE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD ALSO OCCURRED ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE ALSO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.*DT CONSUMER IS STILL CONSTANTLY FILLING TIRES WITH AIR.*JB
Mar 05, 2021
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
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.
Dec 08, 2020
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). *PM
Mar 10, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
WAS A RECALL ON SOME POWER STEERING PUMPS AND FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE. CAR MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN TURN WHEEL. PROBLEM JUST DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC. SEE MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. VERY DANGEROUS. FOUND BECAUSE TURNING THE WHEEL HAS BECOME DIFFICULT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE STRAINED. *TR
Jun 30, 2020
MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW. I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WILL POP UP. I CAN NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL BECOME VERY STALLY, JERKY, MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WILL BE VERY HARD TO USE. THESE ARE VERY RANDOM AND NON PATTERNED I WILL HAVE TO SAFELY PULL OVER RATHER IT BE ON A BACK ROAD OR A HIGHWAY WHEREVER IT HAPPENS TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR 5-20 MINUTES AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY CLEAR EVERYTHING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; WHICH WILL CLEAR WITHIN THAT DAY OR THE NEXT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY KEY TO LOCK UP IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY. THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY KIDS, OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF YOU GOOGLE THE ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF FORUMS, WEBSITES, BLOGS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT NUMEROUS HOURS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, LOTS OF MONEY REPLACING PARTS AS RECOMMENDED OR BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS. GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Jan 15, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW. I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WILL POP UP. I CAN NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL BECOME VERY STALLY, JERKY, MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WILL BE VERY HARD TO USE. THESE ARE VERY RANDOM AND NON PATTERNED I WILL HAVE TO SAFELY PULL OVER RATHER IT BE ON A BACK ROAD OR A HIGHWAY WHEREVER IT HAPPENS TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR 5-20 MINUTES AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY CLEAR EVERYTHING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; WHICH WILL CLEAR WITHIN THAT DAY OR THE NEXT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY KEY TO LOCK UP IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY. THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY KIDS, OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF YOU GOOGLE THE ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF FORUMS, WEBSITES, BLOGS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT NUMEROUS HOURS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, LOTS OF MONEY REPLACING PARTS AS RECOMMENDED OR BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS. GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Jan 15, 2020
I WAS ENTERING THE ON-RAMP GOING EAST AND MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPPED. I WAS GOING AROUND 25-30 MPH AND I HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR. MY COMPUTER FORCED MY BRAKES AND I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. MY SUV LITERALLY MADE A FULL STOP WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS IGNITED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THEY EVENTUALLY TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME. I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTAL STREET AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED AGAIN. MY HUSBAND WHOM WAS DRIVING THE CAR SAID THE CAR JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. HE TRIED PRESSING THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES WERE FORCED AGAIN AND NOTHING. IMAGINE GOING 25MPH AND STOPPING ABRUPTLY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS FOR OTHER CARS TO SEE. THIS TIME I DID RESEARCH AND I SAW THAT OTHER 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSES WERE RECALLED FOR THE CHASSIS MODULE (RECALL NUMBER 14V614000). I SAW YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND I CHECKED SEVERAL CONSUMER THE COMPLAINT WEBSITES AND I LITERALLY SAW OVER 10 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE THIS MONTH! I ALSO PUT A READER IN MY VEHICLE AND THE TWO CODES THAT COME UP IS P16AA & P1682. ONE IS FOR THE ELECTRONIC MODULE SYSTEM IN WHICH THE CHASSIS (PERTAINING TO THE RECALL) IS LISTED UNDER). I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS ACTIVE FOR 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSES..... BUT NOT MINE! I AM COMPLETELY DISGUSTED. THESE VEHICLES WILL KILL YOU - LITERALLY AND THEY KNOW IT, AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT! NOW I'M PAYING A CAR NOTE AND I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT - FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY, OTHERS, AND MYSELF. SHAME ON THEM - AGAIN THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE! THIS IS A URGENT REQUEST FOR HELP!
Jun 25, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
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.
Aug 25, 2019
I RECEIVED AN ALERT THAT SOME 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSES HAD A RECALL THAT REQUIRED A COMPUTER UPDATE; HOWEVER, RESEARCHING MY VIN # SHOWS NO RECALL. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL TYPE ISSUES THAT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IS LOSING CONTACT WITH SEVERAL MODULATORS. SO FAR IT HAS BEEN MY POWER TRAIN MODULATOR, FUEL PUMP MODULATOR AND MY ON-STAR MODULATOR. I STRONGLY FEEL LIKE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT BUT I FEEL THAT IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE I HAVE AN ISSUE THAT WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Aug 23, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
ON FEBRUARY 14 2019, I WENT OUTSIDE TO WARM UP MY CAR. 10 MINUTES LATER WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL PARKED THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. NO RECENT WORK HAD BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WORK EVER DONE IN THE 4 YEARS I OWNED IT WERE, NEW TIRES, NEW BATTERY (IN THE BACK SEAT) AND OIL CHANGES.
Mar 11, 2019
Fire: 1
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, BUT NO PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS "JERKING" OR IT EVEN FEELS LIKE IT IS FALLING OUT. I'VE READ THAT IT CAN TAKE A WHILE FOR THE VEHICLE TO "LEARN" HOW YOU DRIVE, BUT THIS DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT. ALMOST TOO SCARED TO DRIVE. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY VEHICLE STALLED (I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS UNTIL I TRIED TO GO AT A GREEN LIGHT) AND WOULDN'T MOVE...EVEN WHEN I DIDN'T HAVE IT IN PARK. I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND ON TWICE BEFORE MY VEHICLE WOULD MOVE. I'VE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AS WELL. IT'S ONLY A 2014. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING!
May 30, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
HIGHWAY SPEED, HIT MODERATE POTHOLE AND RECEIVED MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES IN THE DISPLAY "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" "SERVICE STABILITRAK" "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL". ENGINE BARELY RUNNING/RUNNING ROUGH. BRAKES HAVE NO POWER ASSIST. VEHICLE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN 20MPH AND HARD TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY. APPEARED TO BE COMPLETE ECU MALFUNCTION. HAD TO ABANDON CAR IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT AND HAVE SOMEONE PICK US UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND YET THEY CAN FIND NO FAULT CODES, THUS RELEASING THE CAR WITH NO WORK PERFORMED. THIS PHENOMENON HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED ON YOUTUBE HERE: [XXX] NOTE: THIS IS NOT MY VIDEO, BUT IS THE EXACT SCENARIO I ENCOUNTERED. SIMILAR VIDEO DOCUMENTED HERE: [XXX] MANY OTHER INSTANCES DOCUMENTED ON THE INTERNET IN VARIOUS VEHICLE FORUMS AND ACROSS OTHER GM PLATFORMS. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT SHOULD BE A BETTER INVESTIGATED ISSUE BY CHEVROLET. 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). *AN
Jul 09, 2018
DRIVING NORMALLY AT 55 MPH. CAR SLOWED TO 35 MPH AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND DASH READ STABILITRAC SERVICE NEEDED ENGINE POWER SLOWED. I COULD NOT GO OVER 35 MPH ON FREEWAY AND VERY DIFFICULT TO BRAKE. *TR
Sep 12, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WAS DRIVING ON THE INTESTATE WHEN CAR STARTED TO PUT AND NOT WANNA MOVE STABILITRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL WITH MY CHILD IN CAR IS VERY UNSAFE AND KEEPS HAPPENING AND DEALERSHIP CAN NOT FIND ANYTHIBG WRONG THIS IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM AND NEEDS FIXED
Jul 28, 2017
CAR LOST THROTTLE CONTROL. ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING, BUT CAR JUST LOST POWER WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOW AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. DEALERSHIP CLEANED THROTTLE BODY AND RESET CPU, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, TURNING VEHICLE OFF LETTING IT SIT FOR A MINUTE DOES REMEDY THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY, BUT EVENTUALLY HAPPENS AGAIN WITH NO WARNING WHICH COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY. DATE BELOW WAS THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WOULD HAVE TO LOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME WHICH WAS OVER A YEAR AGO AFTER WE HAD THE BREAK BOOSTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
May 07, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
Had the whole ECM replaced as well as all wire harnesses inspected. Fuse box inspection and retighned. All fuses and relays checked. Ignition switch replacement as well. The code for P1682 went away months but has now returned. Also have replaced battery and few other minor items. The car will go into limp mode randomly on freeway or roads. Almost caused an accident since the power steering stops working as well.
Jan 22, 2026
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
fuel pump issue that is cause engines to stall while driving or not start after placing gas in the vehicle. It is having the battery run low and car die or stall and stop while driving. It will turn your check engine light on.
Oct 17, 2025
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The vehicle stalls while driving at any speed. It has left me on the highway or the middle of an intersection with myself & my kids in danger. The check engine light comes on before the vehicle shuts off completely & loses power & steering. The traction control & stability warning also come on. The vehicle has rolled backwards while in park numerous times so I have to use the parking brake on a regular basis as a safety precaution. The power steering is also an issue. The driver seat belt & air bags make this car a rolling death TRAP. There are past recalls or safety concerns for the traverse that are the exact same issue that I’m having but they are not specific to my vin number so the dealership refuses to address them! Is 7 recalls & they all apply to this vehicle! I’ve attempted to have the vehicle repaired multiple times & they have failed & the same problem returns. I just want my vehicle to be safe & not put myself or my family in danger of being injured or killed.
Sep 06, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Traction control light comes on and then my vehicle keeps jerking as I drive and a stabilizer track notification light comes on
Jun 16, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving off the lot when purchasing vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was informed and diagnosed the vehicle with fuel system failure. The water pump was replaced; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with the same failure. The dealer cleared the code. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump and dashboard needed to be replaced. The mechanic also determined that the shock absorbers were leaking and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall repair was completed; however, the parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jun 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
I have a 2014 Chevy traverse I got December 2024. Up until 4/16/2025 I noticed a little cutting in and out of the radio and of course took it as the connection being back but yesterday after working I notice my radio isn’t giving out sound , my blinkers not giving sound and neither is my back up camera or seatbelt notifier. I’ve seen a ton of forums online where people are complaint of this same problem so I’m sure since 2014 this issue has been brought up. The question is what is Chevy going to do about it. This fix could be costly. I did get my fuses checked and nothing is bad in that area. What will Chevy recommend me to do?
Apr 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I was driving along the highway way at 60-65 mph when suddenly service traction control came on and vehicle started jerking and slowing down. As I tried to accelerate it continued to jerk and then just shut off completely. I hit the guard rail/ jersey wall on the drivers side because I had no control of the vehicle due to the vehicle shutting down. Upon taking it to the dealer after getting it home they stated it could be the junction box which is a known issue but they don’t see anything wrong with it and can’t duplicate the problem. I’ve contacted various mechanics and get that it’s an electrical issue that Chevrolet is aware of but refuses to place a recall for it. I could have gotten seriously injured if not killed by this problem and safety issue.
Mar 05, 2025
Crash: 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after waiting a few minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that brake booster system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately seven months later. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Nov 05, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 40 MPH. The message "Engine Power Reduced" was displayed. The contact pulled to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact stated that as he resumed driving, the failure recurred several times. The contact replaced the brake position sensor; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the steering angle position sensor and the BCM were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000(Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Oct 17, 2024
WHEELS
1 complaint
My service tire monitor system light is on
Aug 09, 2024
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have been receiving warning messages on my dashboard regarding Service The Stabilitrak, followed by Traction Control Off message and then vehicle shaking, losing steering power and engine shutting down for over a year. The issue occurs randomly making it difficult to repair. I have had it serviced multiple times by different mechanics and no one has been able to find a solution due to the random nature of the issue. This poses a risk to the vehicle occupants safety because when unexpectedly and suddenly losing engine power, steering and traction control all at the same time, it is very difficult to safely merge to the shoulder of a roadway. I have been left stranded in many locations including out of town. Due to my research this is a common issue with this vehicle that can be caused by multiple issues. I also have a recall on my air bag and warnings have appeared on my dashboard that has no remedy yet. The vehicle is not safe to drive and I depend on this SUV to transport my family of 7. I am also still financing, making it difficult to keep up with payments while trying to diagnose/ repair.
Aug 05, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
While driving my car, the instrument panel just went blank. My gages all read 0. No speedometer, no battery voltage, no fuel level. The driver information center also shut off. Blinkers would not work, door lock/unlock button did not work after stopping the car. The engine never felt like it lost power and my car would still drive but I could not signal or see how fast I was going.
Jul 13, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle overheated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermostat sensor, temperature gauge, radiator, and starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle continued to overheat. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 106,843. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Oct 27, 2023
AIR BAGS,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I took it in to have the recall fixed, they told me they couldn't fix it, that I should not drive it, do not let a passenger ride in the front, they are having an issue they haven't encounterd with the other traversese he contacted somone to find out what to do and as soon as they get a letter he will let me know. I asked if it was safe to drive the look on his face was absolutely not, to just park it, and borrow or rent one, I do not have the money to do this, he said that I should be very very careful not to do anything to set off the airbag and only drive it if there is no other option, I made it clear there was not. I have had 5 close calls that could have set it off a few,inches were how close it was the last one someone almost hit me . I have a daughter I have to take to and from school the busses don't come out where we live. I just want it fixed,
Oct 04, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
The vehicle has a brake light over the hatch but no bottom brake lights. Replaced bulbs and fuses and brake light switch and still no brake lights. Took it to a shop and they don't know what's wrong. After getting gas I crunk car, put it in drive and car started going in reverse and front air wouldn't work either but back air did. It seems to be an electrical issue. Just got vehicle in June of 2023. The brake light issue needs attention immediately very dangerous. I've been behind an Acadia and an Equinox and noticed they don't have bottom brake lights either. The spare tire is also too low and squeaky when operating vehicle and can fall of while driving. Please fix these issues it's very dangerous and very upsetting.
Jul 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaint
I had to replace the two Modules under the rear bumper one on each side. It was warning me service side detection system on my dash. I took it to parsons Chevrolet in Antigo and they told me this is so common on the traverses they swell up and they make the whole car not run. I had to have it towed to the dealership and spend over $1000 to get it repaired. I was wondering about compensation for this. I’m just shocked if it’s happening to all these vehicles how can there not be a recall issued for a large amount of these happening. Please let me know thank you.
Jan 29, 2023
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Traction control said off light on. Car shut down power failure. Car shaking as it stopped in traffic almost causing an accident. Barely made off road. I have seen other multiple complaints and no way to fix this problem. It is a death sentence on the highway. With no other transportation for me.
Aug 22, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT. Randomly driving on the freeway @ 60-65mph going uphill it started losing power. It started stuttering/coughing. The TRACTION CONTROL OFF and SERVICE STABILITRAK lights flashed. I finally got it home and shut it off. The next morning it drove fine. Then it happened agai a few days later. I replaced the throttle body after it was diagnosed as the problem. On the way home it did the same thing. It wasn't the throttle body. Now they can't find out what is wrong with it. There are no codes. The service repair guys say it is overheating in the shop but not when they drive it and they don't know why.There are no codes. I told them it was random. If I am driving on the Interstate and have these problems and have to turn off the engine and sit for any amount of time is dangerous. Especially if the heat is over 100 degrees as it has been. I'm not sure if it is related to this problem, but my control panel lights go from dim to light randomly. I can't see anything on them during the day when dim. No warnings etc that may flash
Aug 22, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to stall and then seized. The contact stated that the low fuel level warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to his destination. The contact stated he had experienced the failure on three different occasions. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V223000 (Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Aug 05, 2022
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
Airbags light turns off & on. Then my vehicle will reset itself while driving. All gauges & lights turn off in vehicle & I have to pull over, turn the car on & off for it to work. Vehicle airbag will also make a popping sound when airbag light turns on & off. Vehicle turns off while driving & fuel light will say full then drop to empty. Power steering will go out & turn back on randomly.
May 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
Side blind zone detection system reported service required in the driver information center. Upon further investigation drivers side model PN 22844861 was swollen with corrosion. This eventually led to other issues on the vehicle including the turn signals dash information and air bag warning and remote key fob not working. GM issued service bulletin 16-NA-178 for repair. I initiated a case number with GM 9-7646907751. I also found GM N172097060 special coverage for the same issue for the 2013-2014 GMC Acadia, which uses the same system as the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. I would like to get this resolved by GM and I’m unsure why they do not include the Chevrolet Traverse and the Buick Enclave for this special coverage for Side Blind Zone Alert Module Water Intrusion.
May 02, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
The fuse block/box has been identified, as the problem by the manufacturer and reported to the dealer service centers. There have been numerous complaints filed on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse fuse block. Service techs were instructed (years ago) to look at the fuse block when the following problems were reported by the owner. If they knew to instruct their techs to look at the fuse block/box, then they knew it was defective - it should have been recalled/replaced at that time. Since it wasn't, there have been ongoing safety risk to many vehicle owners and passengers. It has also required owners to pay hundreds of dollars to repair/replace the known defective part; I just paid $965.00. While driving at any speed, the car will begin shaking/jerking; dashboard messages begin: Engine Power is Reduced, Traction Control Off, Service Stabilitrak, along with the Service Engine light. In the city, before you can move over out of traffic, the engine stalls/stops. You are in the middle of the street with no engine power, no steering, and no brakes. This is very dangerous and can immediately result in an accident...to you/the driver, or cause an accident further behind, when the other drivers can't see that traffic has stopped. Even with flashers on, it may take several attempts to get the vehicle started again. The same situation occurred last year traveling down a highway at a speed of 70 mph, while we (myself and spouse) were able to pull off the road, had the car not started again - we would have had a towing bill back to the dealership service center. We were not told about the fuse block/box (known) problem at that time. I am truly shocked, very disappointed and angry to learn (on my own) that the safety of my granddaughter (from birth) has been a risk every time we traveled in my vehicle. She and I travel alone, sometimes up to 3/4 hrs. away to see family, and could have been in an accident or stranded on the side of a highway, or street, many times.
Mar 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
Dec 07, 2021
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
When driving the vehicle will have a sudden lose of engine power with no warning signs. It will say “engine power reduced” then say “service stabilitrac”, and “traction control off”. This morning when it happened I was turning into a parking lot to drop my kids off and almost hit a sign because the engine completely stalled mid turn. I have also had it happen to me on major highways.
Oct 21, 2021
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I recently purchased a 2014 Chevy traverse LT. While driving on a four lane busy road with a 65 mph speed limit my vehicle without warning said “traction control off, reduced engine power” and within seconds I had no power stealing and I went from driving 65 mph to 10 in less then 10 seconds, the car started violently shaking as well. I had to aggressively redirect the steering wheel to get to the side of the road and turn the vehicle off & wait a few minutes & restart it. It seemed to fix the problem. Within a week it happened again, on the way home from work, and I was nearly rear ended at a 60 mph speed and I am now terrified to drive the car more then a mile up the road to my kids school, I have two small children and this has put us in an almost near death situation TWICE! I purchased this car so I would have a reliable vehicle for my kids and I and it’s been terrifying for my children and I to own this Chevy! The dealership I purchased the vehicle from is over two hours away, I also live in a rural area so to have it diagnosed I’d be having to drive at least 15 miles and I’m terrified to do so
Oct 11, 2021
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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.
Aug 04, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Stabilitrak light was on, then the alarm said traction control off, the check engine light came on. The Traverse certainly has recall problems that need to be looked into, it is a family car. I have provided a you tube link that explains and shows the problem, https://youtu.be/hBvaOIIxnXY I have the same problem on my car.
Jul 12, 2021
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE YESTERDAY FROM OFFERUP APP AND THE PERSON THAT SOLD THE CAR TO ME LIE TO ME ABOUT THE MILES IN THE CAR ,SHE WAS ADVERTISING THE CAR WITH 101 85,000 MILES, AND YESTERDAY WHEN I WENT TO THE THE TRANSFER TITLE THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAS 245,000 MILES I'M SENDING COPY OF THE TITLE WHERE SHOWS THE MILES ARE WRONG, SHE COMMITTED A FRAUD, SELLING ME A CAR WITH FALSE ODOMETER, I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME WITH THIS!!!
Apr 01, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STABILITY TRAC AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE REGAINED SOME NORMAL FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OTHER FUNCTIONS TOOK UP TO AN HOUR TO START WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 100 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUSE BOX REPLACED AFTER BEING ADVISED BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE FUSE BOX SHOULD BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FUCCILLO CHEVROLET OF GRAND ISLAND (2000 ALVIN RD, GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072, (716)773-7505) WHO REPAIRED THE BRAKE PEDAL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mar 24, 2021
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
FIRST THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT COME ON THEN THE SEAT BELT LIGHT GOES OFF THEN TRACTION LIGHT/STABILITAK COMES ON LOSE POWER ON HIGHWAY NOW A RUBBING SOUND ON DRIVER SIDE
Oct 11, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAIT A MINUTE IT WILL START UP AGAIN WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN I'VE TRIED TO GET A PROGRAM READING FROM A REPAIR SHOP, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO SO BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD RESET ITSELF AND NO READING WAS AVAILABLE. AT OTHER TIMES THE CAR WOULDN'T START AT ALL... AND I HAVE RECENTLY REPLACED THE BATTERY.
Sep 22, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE AIRBAG NEEDS SERVICE GOING ON AND OFF BUT DOESN'T SHOW A CODE AT DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING SPEED REDUCES TO 15MPH OUT OF NOWHERE ONCE RESTARTED NO CODES SHOW. CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING RANDOMLY. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON JUST EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Sep 19, 2020
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR, ABS SENSOR, AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT ALL AT ONCE, WHEN THAT HAPPENED THE CAR BY ITSELF WENT TO 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO GO OVER 35 MPH.
Sep 03, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING VERY ABRUPTLY. REDUCE ENGINE POWER AND SERVICE STABLITRAK COMES ON. THEN TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS FLASH. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. HAPPENING TOO OFTEN HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY 2007 CHEVY EQUINOX. NO WAY THIS SHOULD NOT BE RECALLED IT'S DEFINITELY A KNOWN ISSUE.
Aug 30, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR MONTHS NOW. I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY SERVICE STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP, AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WILL POP UP. I CAN NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. AT TIMES THE ENGINE WILL BECOME VERY STALLY, JERKY, MY STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WILL BE VERY HARD TO USE. THESE ARE VERY RANDOM AND NON PATTERNED I WILL HAVE TO SAFELY PULL OVER RATHER IT BE ON A BACK ROAD OR A HIGHWAY WHEREVER IT HAPPENS TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR 5-20 MINUTES AND IT WILL EVENTUALLY CLEAR EVERYTHING BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; WHICH WILL CLEAR WITHIN THAT DAY OR THE NEXT UNTIL THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSE MY KEY TO LOCK UP IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY. THIS IS MY FAMILY CAR AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY KIDS, OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF YOU GOOGLE THE ISSUE THERE ARE TONS OF FORUMS, WEBSITES, BLOGS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE SPENT NUMEROUS HOURS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE, LOTS OF MONEY REPLACING PARTS AS RECOMMENDED OR BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS. GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAWSUIT ON THEIR HANDS WHEN SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Jan 16, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER AN HOUR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAMILY AUTO MART (1900 AURORA RD, MELBOURNE, FL 32935, (321) 242-0328 )WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AS IS AND THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL COMPUTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Dec 06, 2019
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A REVVING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK OFF AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THEY WERE ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON WITH NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. DURING THE FOURTH FAILURE, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Nov 26, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AND SOMETIMES COME BACK ON. MY DRIVER SIDE CONTROL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS STOPPED WORKING, THE PASSENGER SIDE CAN ONLY BE ROLLED DOWN BY THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE KEEPS DEFLATING WITH FOR NO REASON THERE IS NOTHING IN THE TIRE TO MAKE A HOLE BUT THE TIRE KEEPS LOSING PRESSURE. FOR THE TIRE IT IS ANYTIME IF THE CAR IS MOVING OR IF IT IS STOPPED. THE HEADLIGHT WILL TURN OFF AND ON IF I HIT ANY BUMPS, HIT THE HEADLIGHT COVER BY HAND, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OFF AND ON WITHOUT ANY BUMPS AT ALL. THE WINDOW CONTROL JUST DOES NOT WORK AT ALL NOW AND IT HAS STARTED TO EFFECT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AS WELL.
Sep 25, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LS AT NIGHT MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY HAD BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS CHANGED DROVE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS LIGHTS WENT OFF AGAIN NEXT MORNING HAD DRL BUT NO HIGH BEAM UNLESS I CONTINUALLY HOLD THE LEVER C
Sep 24, 2019
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
FRONT STRUT FAILURE AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES
Jul 31, 2019
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT WAS CALLING ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATED CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND THEN REVERSED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHERE IT CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A POLE WHICH FELL ONTO A PARKED VEHICLE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE FOUR CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD WAS SEATED AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND TWO EIGHT MONTH OLD'S REAR FACING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH AN THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD. ALL THREE REAR PASSENGERS SEAT BELTS UNLATCHED. THE TWO INFANTS SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND THE THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD SUSTAINED A LEFT KNEE, RIGHT THIGH, AND FOREHEAD INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES AS WELL. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AND THE THREE REAR PASSENGERS RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THERE WERE TWO INDIVIDUALS IN THE PARKED VEHICLE THAT THE POLE FELL ON TOP WHICH SUSTAINED CONCUSSION INJURIES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE THAT WAS CRASHED INTO FROM ONCOMING TRAFFIC SUSTAINED UNKNOWN SEVERE INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT NUMBER: [XXX] WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED OR TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *TR *JS 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).*JB
Jul 24, 2019
Crash: 1
Injuries: 7
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
May 06, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY CAR DECIDED RECENTLY TO START ACTING WEIRD AND THE ENGINE POWER WENT LOW AND TRACTION CONTROL WENT OFF AND THEN MY CAR WOULD BARELY RUN. IT SAYS IT COULD BE THE THROTTLE BODY. IT HAD DONE IT TWICE SINCE SATURDAY AND STARTS RUNNING OK AFTERWARDS BUT WANT TO SEE WHAT'S WRONG AND WHY IT JUST STARTED DOING THIS. NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE TILL THEN.
Apr 29, 2019
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING TO WORK OUT OF KNOW WHERE ALL MY LIGHTS COME ON, NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, JERK'S BACK AND FORWARD WHEN U HIT 200RPM, MY BREAKS ARE NOT WORKING RIGHT SINCE THIS HAPPEN, THERE IS A SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE CAR, WE HAVE OWNED THE SUV FOR A YEAR, EVERY THREE TO FOR MONTHS IT GOES TO THE SHOP FOR THE OIL CHANGE AND ROUTINE CHECK
Jan 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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.
Nov 10, 2018
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY WIFE HAS A 2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE WITH 60,000. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRACK WARNINGS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN FOUR WEEKS. ONCE THE POWER WAS REDUCED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC AND ONCE THE CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY. THANK GOD SHE WAS IN A PARKING LOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER EACH TIME WE GET THE MESSAGES. THE SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND COME BACK IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THE CHANGED A FUSE ON THE LAST VISIT. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW.
Oct 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING ON FREEWAY, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH ERROR 'SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL' AND 'ENGINE POWER REDUCED'. EMERGENCY FLASHERS WOULD NOT COME ON. BARELY ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH CARS HONKING AND SWERVING AROUND VEHICLE. TRAVERSE HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. HAS HAD SAME ISSUE EXCEPT THIS TIME WHILE PARKED. TURN TRUCK OFF AND RESTARTS FINE. BOTH INCIDENTS WITHIN A MONTH OF BUYING VEHICLE USED. TOOK VEHICLE TO CARMAX, OXNARD, CA, 93036 WHERE WE HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND RETURNED VEHICLE. THIS WAS AFTER THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. IN CARMAX 8/9/2018.
Sep 12, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECALL (14007) REPAIR WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE MAY 2014 AT JEFF GORDON CHEVROLET IN WILMINGTON, NC. CAR WAS PUT IN THE SHOP OCTOBER 2017 AT SAME PLACE FOR SAME PROBLEM THAT PROMPTED A RECALL, INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING. EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED REPAIR THIS TIME. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM FIXED, ACCORDING TO JEFF GORDON CHEVROLET. JUNE 27, 2018 - WE RAN COMPLETELY OUT OF GAS EVEN THOUGH FUEL GAUGE SHOWED A QUARTER OF TANK REMAINED. CAR SHUT OFF. THANKFULLY WE WERE NOT IN MOTION. WE WERE SITTING IN A CUSTOMER'S DRIVEWAY. JEFF GORDON CHEVROLET WILL NOT COVER REPAIR, WE HAVE BEEN TOLD WE ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. HOW CAN AN OBVIOUS ISSUE THAT WAS PART OF A RECALL NOT CONTINUE TO BE COVERED?
Jun 27, 2018
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE STEERING HAS A WHINING NOISE AND THE BRAKE HAS A SQUEAKY NOISE THAT BOTH FEEL UNSAFE TO DRIVE. MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUE ON BUICK ENCLAVE, SATURN OUTLOOK, CHEVY TRAVERSE AND GMC ACADIA AS WELL AS OTHERS. NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN ISSUED BY GM AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO REMEDY THESE ISSUES.
Jun 12, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER WAITING APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE ACCELERATION AGAIN AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO APPLE CHEVROLET IN TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE PEDAL ACCELERATOR SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017 AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE SAME DEALER AT THAT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Mar 19, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 39,400 MILES ON IT 4 MTHS AGO. WHILE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE IT MAKES A VERY LOUD AND ANNOYING SQEAKING SOUND. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED AT AND THEY STATED IT IS IN FACT THE MASTER CYLINDER AFFECTING THE BRAKE, AND IT IS A KNOWN CHEVY TRAVERSE PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Jan 05, 2018
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THERE ARE A LOT OF PAINT DINGS. SOME VERY SMALL SOME LARGER. MOSTLY IN THE FRONT HALF OF THE VEHICLE. MY DRIVING HABITS AND DESTINATIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED OVER THE YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER SEEN THIS MANY DINGS IN ONE VEHICLE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I DID MENTION IT TO THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND OF COURSE THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSYES WITH THE PAINT FAILING. ITS BEEN APPROXIMATELY 3 MTHS. SINCE I WAS TOLD THIS AND IT STILL SITS VERY UNEASY WITH ME!!!! SOONER OR LATER THINGS DINGS WILL START RUSTING. I STILL HAVE JUST OVER 5 YRS. LEFT TO PAY FOR THIS VEHICLE!
Aug 29, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
14 TRAVERSE FUEL LOW LIGHT STAYS ON, EVEN AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. GAUGE FLUCTUATES AND WE CANNOT TELL EXACTLY HOW MUCH FUEL WE HAVE. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING CHILDREN AROUND.
Aug 28, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THIS REPORT IS RELATED TO A KNOWN AND WIDESPREAD COMPUTER GLITCH IN LATE MODEL GM CARS. THE GLITCH SEEMS TO BE TRIGGERED BY OTHER SYSTEM FAULTS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION CAUSING MULTIPLE FAILURES RENDERING THE CAR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OVER 20 MPH OR SO AND ALSO AFFECTING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/HBVAOIIXNXY AND THEN READ THE COMMENTS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS ACROSS A VARIETY OF GM MODELS INCLUDING THE 2017 TRAVERSE. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CARS BECOME SERIOUSLY INCAPACITATED WHEN THE GLITCH OCCURS. THERE IS NO CLEAR FAILURE OCCURRING AND THERE ARE NO FAULTS RECORDED IN THE CAR'S MODULES MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR. IF WE DIDN'T HAVE THE VIDEO I TOOK TO PROVE IT WAS HAPPENING THE DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE SENT US AWAY AGAIN. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IS IN THERE. PEOPLE CONTINUE TO COMMENT ON OUR VIDEO BECAUSE IT IS STILL HAPPENING! THERE IS A REPORT FOR A 2017 TRAVERSE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION! THANK YOU!
Jul 14, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN JAN/2017 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. AFTER ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS I WOULD NOTICE A LACK OF POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICE WAS TRYING TO KEEP UP ON A 25MPH STREET. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO "JERK" WHEN ACCELERATING. AND JUST TODAY I GOT A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A WARNING THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS OFF, HAS A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS THE WARNINGS WENT AWAY AND THE CAR BEGAN TO GAIN ACCELERATION.
Jun 28, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HEARD A DING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WOULD STALL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS FLICKERED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY SENSOR AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER (MOUNTAIN VIEW CHEVROLET 1079 W FOOTHILL BLVD, UPLAND, CA 91786 909-985-2866) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE DEALER AND WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
May 30, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE SERVICE AIRBAG ALERT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, THEN GOES OFF. IT CAME BACK ON AGAIN AND DID NOT GO OFF. I DRIVE SPEEDS OF 30 TO 60 MPH. MY LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND RADIO DIMS AND THE RADIO CUTOFF AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE CAN CUT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. I ALSO EXPERIENCE WATER POURING INTO TO MY TRAVERSE RIGHT OVER MY FRONT OVER HEAD LAMPS INSIDE. THERE WAS SO MUCH WATER IT FILLED THE CUP HOLDER AND THE SHIFT WAS WET. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS NEVER BEEN CHANGED AND I DON'T HAVE ANY CRACKS ON MY FRONT WINDOW. I HAVE NO CLUE HOW THE WATER IS COMING INTO MY TRAVERSE FROM THE TOP AND LEAKING IN THROUGH THE FRONT OVER HEAD LAMPS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, 1 DAY AGO I STILL HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM ANYONE. I ASKED IF IT WAS COMMON, WITH THE TRAVERSE AND I WAS TOLD NO. I OBVIOUSLY THEY LIED, BECAUSE I HAD TO COME ON THIS WEBSITE TO SEE THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I AM NOT A CAR EXPERT BUT THE MAN AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT HAS BEEN DOING THIS LINE OF WORK FOR 30+ YEARS SAID HE COULD SMELL THE WATER HAS SOON HAS HE SAT IN THE VEHICLE. SO OBVIOUSLY WATER HAS BEEN LEAKING IN FROM SOME WHERE FOR A WHILE NOW TO BE ABLE TO SMELL THE WATER. I KEEP MY CAR VERY CLEAN AND MY CARPETS ARE DRY. SO THE WATER MUST BE COMING IN SOMEWHERE FROM THE ROOF AND STAYING RESERVED IN A PARTICULAR AREA UNTIL IT POURS OUT. THE WATER MAY BE THE REASON I AM HAVING THE OTHER ISSUES, AND MAY BE EACH PROBLEMS IS NOT RELATED AT ALL. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE I AM PAYING CAR NOTE ON A CAR THAT IS AM SKEPTICAL ABOUT DRIVING BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF IT SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOT ONLY MY SAFETY TO WORRY ABOUT I ALSO HAVE MY CHILDREN SAFETY CONSIDER AND OTHER PEOPLE THAT RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE TOO. THE LIGHTS DIMS WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN IDLING. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME WHEN DRIVING, IDLING, OR IN PARK. *TR
Dec 02, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACK INTO A SWAMP AREA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED WHILE ROLLING BACKWARD, THE BRAKES AND STEERING WERE UNRESPONSIVE. COULD NOT GET IT TO STOP. TRUCK WAS RUNNING THE ENTIRE TIME, BUT UNRESPONSIVE TO DRIVER. UPDATED 7/6/18*JB *TR
Nov 16, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DURING A LONG DRIVE THRU HEAVY TRAFFIC THE TC TURNED OFF UNABLE OR VERY HARD TO STEER THE WHEEL, THE CAR TURNED OFF ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, FORTUNATELY I WAS PASSING AN EXIT AND WAS ABLE TO SAFETLY PULL OVER. HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 10 MIN SO THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS OFF. FIRST TIME HAPPENED ALSO IN A HEAVY TRAFFIC SAME TC TURNED OFF VERY HARD TO STEER ENGINE LIGHT ON, I WAS ABLE TO SAFETLY PARK ON SIDE ROAD WHITED ABOUT 10 MIN UNTIL FINALLY THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNERED OFF
Aug 29, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA.
May 04, 2016
AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE, MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I'VE TAKEN IT IN THREE TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM AND ONCE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO NO AVAIL. MY TIRE LIGHT /WARNING ALSO CONTINUES TO SHOW DESPITE THE DEALERSHIP NOT FINDING A PROBLEM.
Feb 07, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER, THE DASHBOARD AND RADIO WENT BLANK, THE LOCKS IN THE DOORS WENT UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. I HAD TO ROLL THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND NARROWLY MISSED BEING HIT AT THE INTERSECTION. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE REGAINED POWER AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 2 OTHER OCCASIONS WHERE THE CAR HAS LOST ELECTRICAL POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I ALSO WENT OUT TO MY STATIONARY PARKED CAR AND TRIED TO START IT ONE MORNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, LIKE IT HAD A DEAD BATTERY, BUT THE IGNITION WOULD NOT RELEASE MY KEY OR LET ME TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION. SO I STARTED TO TRY TO GET TO THE BATTERY TO JUMP TH E VEHICLE OFF, BUT BY THE TIME I GOT READY TO DO THIS, I OPENED THE CAR DOOR AND ALL THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP (BUT WITHOUT A WORKING RADIO THIS TIME). THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A FEW MONTHS AND WE HAVE NOW HAD OUR CAR IN A CHEVY DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND SO THEY ARE TRYING TO SEND THE VEHICLE HOME WITH US WITHOUT ANY OTHER SOLUTION OTHER THAN TO KEEP DRIVING IT (PUTTING MY FAMILY IN DANGER) AND TRY TO RECORD IT WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN (SO I CAN PROVE I'M NOT CRAZY OR JUST MAKING THIS STUFF UP).
Nov 24, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH, ABOUT 80 MILES FROM MY DESTINATION, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. SWITCHED THE BRIGHT LIGHTS ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF, POWER LOCKS STARTED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING REPEATEDLY, HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE WHOLE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT LIGHTS TURNED ON (CHECK ENGINE, CHANGE OIL, ABS, BATTERY LIGHT, STABILITRAK ETC) WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PRESS GAS ACCELERATOR IT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT MOVE, VEHICLE STALLED IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC WITH MY CHILDREN AND I IN CAR. WAS ABLE TO MERGE ONTO SHOULDER, PLACED VEHICLE IN PARK TURNED IGNITION TO OFF POSITION THEN RESTARTED VEHICLE. WAS ABLE DRIVE REST OFF WAY WITHOUT TURNING ON BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS OR CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN I GOT OFF INTERSTATE ONTO HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES I PLACED CRUISE CONTROL ON AND FLIPPED ON BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS AND THE VEHICLE DID THE SAME THING (GAS PEDAL, HEADLIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANEL AND LOCKS) AGAIN PULLED OVER RESTARTED CAR AND CONTINUED DRIVING WITH NO ISSUE ( NO CRUISE OR BRIGHTS USED) I THEN TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP NEXT MORNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE SAID OCCURRENCE AFTER 6 DAYS IN SHOP.VEHICLE WAS SENT HOME WITH US WITH NO SOLUTION.WE HAVE HAD VEHICLE NOT QUITE 2 MONTHS.DO NOT FEEL SAFE HAVING MY FAMILY IN IT. COMPLAINT MADE TO MANUFACTURER (CHEVROLET GM) THEY STATED THEY HAD RECEIVED NO SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FIX. WAS TOLD IF VEHICLE REPEATS OCCURRENCE TO TRY TO VIDEO IT AND RETURN TO SHOP. UNHAPPY WITH THIS SITUATION ALL THE WAY AROUND.
Nov 22, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED AROUND 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES ARISE AT ONCE: 1.) THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY WITH ENGINE RPM'S REACHING AS HIGH AS 6000. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED THIS AND WOULD JUMP FROM AROUND 2000 RPM TO 6000 RPM AND CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN; 2.) ERROR MESSAGE, FAILURE, AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; 3.) ERROR MESSAGE, FAILURE, AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE STABILITRACK SYSTEM; AND 4.) ERROR MESSAGE AND FAILURE OF THE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN RESTARTED THE PROBLEMS REOCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRED TOWING TO THE NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THIS IS NOT A UNIQUE PROBLEM TO ONE TRAVERSE. THIS HAS BEEN A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS OVER THE YEARS AND NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO ADDRESS IT. THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Sep 06, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE PARKED, THE LOCKS ON ALL THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED REPEATEDLY WITHOUT ANY CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AT 30 MPH, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THAT THE FAULTY LOCK/UNLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,046.
May 19, 2015
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I HAVE A RECARO PERFORMANCE SEAT. I PURCHASED THIS SEAT ABOUT 4-5 MO. AGO SO ITS FAIRLY NEW. THE ISSUE THAT IM HEAVING IS THE ADJUSTER LEVER( WITCH IS THE RELEASE LOCATED BETWEEN CHILD'S LEGS) HAS A NOTCH ON THE SIDE TO SUPPORT THE SPRING. THIS NOTCH ( WHICH IS BY DESIGN NOT A DEFECT) IS CATCHING THE STRAP AND ONCE THE CHILD IS SECURE IT IS DIFFICULT TO RELEASE. ITS EQUIVALENT OF A WRECHERING STRAP FOLDING OR TWISTING OVER WILE TIGHTENING. ALSO ONCE I DO MANAGE TO GET IT TO REALIZE I DID NOTICE THAT THE STRAP IS BEING FLAILED BY THIS NOTCH. IT DOESN'T HAPPENED ALL THE TIME WITCH MAKES IT WORSE, BECAUSE SOMETIMES ITS JUST THE VERY CORNER, OF THE STRAP, THAT GETS PINCHED. IT REALLY MAKES U QUESTION IN AN ACCIDENT IM I GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET MY KID OUT? I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE THEIR REPLY WAS TO PULL THE STRAP OPPOSITE TO THE NOTCH. THIS SHOULD SOLVE MY PROBLEM. I HAVE TWO KIDS, TWO CARS AND FOUR CHILD SAFETY SEATS, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I ENCOUNTERED THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. IT IS LAUGHABLE THAT RECARO WOULD TREAT IT THIS WAY. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2014, MAKE=TRAVERSE, MODEL=CHEVY). *TR
Apr 16, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE, WITH LOW MILEAGE. *TR
Feb 17, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK AND LOCK ALL THE DOORS. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD FAIL. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Nov 10, 2014
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THEN REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, AS SOON AS I DID THIS THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD, I REAPPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE AND THEN SLOWLY LET IT BACK OFF AGAIN AFTER VERIFYING THAT IT WAS IN THE PARK POSITION (WHICH IT WAS). THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD DRIVING OVER THE CEMENT CURB STOP AND STRAIGHT TOWARDS THE GLASS WALL OF THE BUSINESS I HAD PULLED INTO, AND SO I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND REMOVED THE KEYS FROM THE CAR. I THEN TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN ON, ONLY THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THIS POINT WAS SEIZED AND I COULDN'T PRESS IT DOWN, NOR WAS I ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AFTER CALLING A TOW DRIVER HE CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE AND WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN HOWEVER NOW THE CAR IS RUNNING, IN THE PARK POSITION BUT THE REVERSE CAMERA IS ON AND WHEN I TAPPED THE GAS IT BEGAN TO BACK UP. THE CAR HAS NOW BEEN TOWED TO MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP WHO ARE INVESTIGATING BUT THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO RECALL'S OR NOTIFICATIONS FOR A 2014 AUTOMATIC TRAVERSE (WHICH THERE IS!!). I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR LAST MONTH (AUG) AND I SEE THE NOTICE WAS ISSUED IN FEB. *TR
Sep 25, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Aug 21, 2014
Crash: 1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO INDICATE ACCURATE FUEL READING LEVELS CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE AN EMPTY FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,146 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,160.
May 29, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME OF DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAS CLOUDY CIRCLES IN IT WHICH ARE VERY PRONOUNCED ESPECIALLY UNDER SUNNY CONDITIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO VISIBILITY PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY DURING A REVERSE BACK UP PROCEDURE AND COULD CREATE A HAZARD IN DOING SO. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTED ON OTHER 2014 TRAVERSE VEHICLES ON THE DEALER'S LOT. *TR
May 23, 2014
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
THE REAR WINDOW IS FOGGY AND COULD CAUSE DANGEROUS PROBLEMS IN A BACKING UP PROCEDURE. *TR
May 16, 2014
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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

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Each character in your 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2014 CHEVROLET Traverse VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse have?

The 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse currently has 545 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse problem data come from?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2014 CHEVROLET Traverse reliable?

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