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1GNKVGED0BJ••••••2011 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
534on the model
113builds in total
Most reportedSteering 3Electrical System 2Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainFeb 2021
As described by hundreds, if not thousands, of other owners...obdii codes p0008 and p0017, in conjunction with "service stabilitrack, AWD disabled, traction control off". We have replaced multiple sensors, replaced throttle body(and sensor), replaced driver front wheel hub…
SteeringOct 2019
Power steering seems to fail at low speeds affecting turning, as into parking spots, garage, etc. Wheel almost seems to freeze in place becoming all but impossible to turn. Not noticable at driving speeds. Has been happening on and off for over a year. My local mechanic…
TiresDec 2018
These are my second set of goodyear fortera tires. They are rated for 60 thousand miles and I have gotten 20,000 to 25,000 when they became severely cracked
Electrical SystemDec 2017
Driving the traverse started to smell wires burning in the cabin dashlights started going crazy and dinging . Was about a mile to where I could pull over safely .. Started to pull off the breaks and steering seemed to stop working and the vehicle died.. I nearly hit bridge…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2015
On my 2011 chevy traverse on the fuel gauge once the fuel level reaches a half tank it suddenly drops to empty. It is hard to read the fuel level after that because honestly who has time to sit and calculate milage used everyday (I know I don't) I have read on other forums that…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNKVGED0BJ108086 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.