I have 2009 traverse with 182k miles. It's been a reliable vehicle for our family for the last 15 years . Daily driver and our vacation vehicle.Just regular maintenance, oil change every 5k miles . Still looks good and still runs strong like the first day we got it.
Just replaced my EVAP Purge Valve after following your suggestion of checking the suction after removal. Installed the new valve and all is well again! Thank you!
Had a 2012 Traverse.. Absolute nightmare. Was like driving a ticking time bomb. Every day I was waiting for the transmission to fail or the engine to seize. If u have one, you know what its like after 90k miles. Get rid of it!!
Yea have a 2017 Chevy traverse and I have not had any major problems. Only a wheel alignment and light bulb change. Got it with 40,000 miles on it. All I have to do now is replace tires. I’ve had it over a year. It drives great.
Thanks for this info. Every single issue I’m having with my 2015 Traverse. Makes no sense that cars break down so fast these days. Transmission issues are crazy so early! Seems like Chevy needs to do a major recall and fix these transmissions for free!!
Just bought 2014 Traverse AWD in August, 2022 for $21.5K. About 108k miles, suddenly my wife says she can’t go over 25 mph. I immediately think to myself “Drivetrain.” Thank God we put $5000 down to qualify for the 3yr warranty for transmission and engine replacement in the event of failure. I’m already very sketch about this damn vehicle with such a few miles. UPDATE: mechanic says he can’t find anything wrong with it!! Then we get it back and break down again. Now it’s BACK in the shop
Forgot the main problem with the Travers/Enclave/Acadia - the POS 3.6L V6 and its need to have absolutely perfect oil condition and level at all times unless you want to replace timing chains. Seriously, if you have one of these behemoth piles of junk check your oil level at least every other week and don't follow the maintenance guide on oil changes - change the oil every 3-5k (depending on driving style). The 3.6L is too small of an engine for the weight of these and any stress will cause timing chain stretch and premature timing chain failure
I have a 2011 Traverse. Has 215k miles. I'm pretty happy with it. But I agree, you do need to watch the oil level and use full synthetic oil (I like Penzoil Platinum) and a very good oil filter.
I wish I did my research before buying one. Had my traverse for a month. Had a oil change about a week before my car took a huge dump. Timing chain snapped causing my engine to seize.
Wish my dealer watched this before replacing my purge valve. Problem remained, they said there was a valve at the tank and it would be really expensive to replace. I wasn’t driving the car much, so I thought maybe the valve gummed up from aging gas. Put in two bottles of Techron in a full tank and took a 200 mile round trip over a weekend. No problems since, that was 3 years and 30k miles ago.
I have a 2016 with over 100k, all I've had to do to it was replace the purge valve and change the transmission fluid. Got it with 46k on it and its been great so far.
Had a 2010 traverse. Complete and utter money pit. Engine recently failed. Chevy mechanic stated 9 k to replace. I just laughed. Will never ever buy a Chevy product again.
From a Traverse Form… I have a 2012 Traverse that started using oil about a quart every 1000 miles. I removed the air tube from the filter to the throttle. Oil was inside. 2012 doesn’t have a PCV valve, just a metal unit with small inlet hole and two small exit holes. This plugged and pressurized the engine and oil was pushed into the intake. I replaced this can and increased hole sizes almost double. Stopped my oil consumption. I don’t know if the 2019 has the same. Check for oil in the air intake, if it’s there, probably the positive crankcase tube is plugged. I also spray a little cleaner into the rube to this every oil change.
Exactly! This tiny breather valve is the cause of excess oil consumption, gummed throttle body causing stabilitrak problems, timing chain issues and gummed valves. I can’t believe this has not been fixed with a recall.
2012 Traverse: Ive got the front struts, transmission slipping hard, and difficult to open rear hatch arms. Sometimes the engine sounds like it's skipping a beat when in third gear. Also, Rear AC lines I have found to also be a common issue on forums. There is a plastic coolant line bracket on the back of the engine that breaks, allowing the coolant line to rub against the Rear AC high pressure line and blow it out. Aftermarket AC lines from AutoCoolingSolutions and $400 labor got mine fixed. But then the lines to the condenser blew out on the drive home from the shop that very same day. I wont be getting a Traverse ever again, it seems that everything is failing all at once at 115k miles
I have a 2013 Traverse with 124k that had a bad purge valve and just had my struts and shocks replaced because it was driving like a buckboard over Missouri's terrible roads. I've also had a motor mount replaced the water pump and the rear blower motor. Other than that it's been a good car. Grrrrrrrrr Meanwhile my wife's 2009 Corolla has never gone under the knife for anything except safety recalls.
How is the corolla with children?! Had my first child abiut a month ago and looking to replace this piece of crap … comfortable in the front with carseat behind?!
We have a 2011 buick enclave 200K miles we flush transmission rvery 100K & change oil every 5K ish, no major issues the only problem we have ever had is the thermostat went out, besides that our 2012 buick enclave with that 3.6L & 6 speed auto has bedn a tank Thermostat went out at 180K miles
Got 2011 traverse 2 yr ago.had rebuild tranny now the certer part of dash info area goes out so never know mileage ECT until it comes back on when wants to work and tps lite is always doing same huh.187000 miles otherwise runs great.lots power motor wise.runs great
@@adilck591 take japanese if you need 7 seats you got outlander pajero land cruiser 120-150-200 lx460-470-570 rx450l Subaru tribeca Stay away from infinity and nissan and you are good
The EVAP/Purge valve issue is covered under TM, at least my ‘17 was. No check engine lights, shuttering immediately after fueling. After a week, CEL finally came on, and they fixed it.
I have a 2016 ltz awd, it drives and runs fine for me so far. 150k on it. Definitely going to watch for these problems though. Had the mechanic check everything, said its mechanically great.
Problem #6: Parts are way too expensive 😫 We own a 2015 ltz traverse & if and whenever it needs parts replaced they cost more than the same parts do on my Cadillac CTS! 🤔
My 2011 Traverse has 240k on it. It still has the original engine and transmission. I’ve replaced the front struts, water pump, camshaft sensors, VVT solenoids, and catalytic converters. I do 10,000 mile oil changes with synthetic oil and Lucas oil stabilizer. I never have to add oil between changes. Considering the horror stories that I hear from other traverse owners, I feel like we’ve been blessed with a pretty reliable vehicle. I never expected to get this much service life out of it.
GM should have never gotten rid of the 3.8L !! Mostly terrible probs with these new v6's. A very few get lucky but most😂......$4-$6k for a timing chain replacement. 😢
@@kinnylewis7686 I thought that too on mine . I replaced the throttle body and that didn't work. What I found out was that there is a shorted connection in the fuse box that causes that same problem. Gm will not fix it but they do have a bulletin on it and the dealer charged 500 to fix it. It is just a terminal in the fuse box which you replaced and a terminated lead.
TCM can also cause transportation problems. I had 2010 no wave plate issue but would go into limp mode 2 to 3 times a week . Go to park and back to drive would fix issue. Found out Transmission control module was not allowing enough fluid to flow into transmission at certain points which would caused the problem replaced TCM never had another problem was not the wave played issue did tons of research
My stabilitrak and other systems connected to it keep turning off around 60 mph every day but come back on after turning off the car for a while. Any thoughts?
clean out your throttle body.. I was having the same problem. The "service stabilitrack and traction control" kept coming on.. and my engine would loose power while driving at 70mph and above. A mechanic told me that I needed a new throttle body.. meanwhile all I had to do was clean out my throttle body
Clean your PCV breather valve. It is plugged and blowing oil into your intake, plugging the throttle body. It is probably starving your timing chains of oil as well.
You didn't mention the oil burning problem that most of us seem to have. I have to add two quarts of oil in between oil changes on my wife's 2016 Traverse. It has just under 100k miles on it.
well my 2011 traverse has been roaring like a charm luckily other than these pesky window switches right now. 152k miles and counting. changed struts and a brake leakage once, normal wear and tear. great video buddy, loved the info.
Same here 180k! Had it's first check engine light over the winter. O2 sensor, no biggy. Halfway decent cars for what they are. Not my favorite, but hauls the family good.
Had a 2011 traverse 2 years, they are a nightmare, avoid at all costs. Bad torque converter, bad brake booster, bad cats, 02 sensor, bad injectors etc.
Upon the second time my Traverse 2018 was looking at another transmission replacement (first at 18,000 and then 27,000 miles), I sold the car to the dealer and glad to be rid of the headache.
We had to have our transmission rebuilt and replace the purge valve. We did find that for certain years of the Traverse, the purge valve is under recall so our purge was covered. Transmission also had the issue shifting before 60k miles so it was covered under warranty.
Thanks for the video and one of the top and repeated problem in 09 Traverse is engine mount. It has almost same sound as struts and needs replacement almost every year
Thanks for the tips i had transmission trouble but it was two switches and I replaced a timing belt. I just replaced the master windows switche. 200,000 miles. Running pretty good. ThNks again😁😁💯
I have 2017 with no issues so far. I think that nit picking on the window switch that had gotten wet and then failed is a bit of a stretch. Of course it might fail if liquid got on it and no one anything but wipe it off. Other than that, this is a very informative video.
I've had 2 issues with my wife's 2017 Traverse. She went over the service life on the transmission fluid and it started to slip. Changed the fluid and filter and did a flush, reset the shifting on the TCM and it fixed the problem. Problem #2 was the engine coolant temp sensor. It is right next to the front exhaust manifold. It made the ac stop working, too. When i squeezed the electrical plug to disconnect from the sensor it disintegrated in my hand and I had to replace that too. The pigtail was triple the cost of the sensor. Ridiculous!
I have a 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT AWD with 130k miles on it, that has several sporadic issues with no check engine lights. Occasionally, when accelerating, especially at higher speeds to get on the freeway, shifting from fourth or fifth gear I get a loud grinding noise. Also occasionally when I accelerate the car has a shudder from 35-40 mph. As for braking, occasionally the car will shake (visibly noticeable as the steering wheel shakes) but it is not constant and there is no brake noise. While driving the car seems to have an issue with possible misfires or bad gasoline I don’t know which but occasionally as you drive down the road you’ll feel the engine sort of shudder. You don’t lose any power or anything there is just a random little shimmy every once in a while. Again no check engine lights and when I take it to the dealer they can’t get the car to replicate the issues.
I have a 2016 I bought with 45,000 miles. I’ve put 90,000 miles since and the only problem I had was the purge valve which is a $30/5 minute part/fix. Other than that I changed the trann fluid and the transmission has been fine.
From my understanding, but i could be wrong . if you do regular oil change , timing chain will not stretch. We have 2011 traverse with 210 000 km and we always did oil change when recomended with mobil 1 synthetic.We Own it for 8 years .
@@marcleclair2261 yep I agree. My 13 has 110k with no engine issues. I think the biggest thing is they sell oil in 5 quart jugs but GM says to use 5.5 qts. I always wonder if that .5 qt makes the difference. I always buy a extra quart and use half with every 5 gal jug.
I got something for you. 2010 Chevy traverse, it's got a misfire on cylinders one two and six. Also has a rough idle. And that is throwing codes for random misfire 1 2 & 6, O2 bank one/sensor one, and catalyst threshold high. And it is being into two different shops, five times total. For around $2,000 worth of repairs. And the problem is still not fixed. Both shops have given up on the repair. It has had the alternator, battery, O2 sensors, all six coils and plugs, and all six injectors replaced. Still showing same codes and running the same. Any ideas?
I have a 2009 LTZ Traverse and at about 120k miles I had to have the timing chains replaced (luckily under warranty). There have been a myriad of other issues that we've had to get fixed over the years, but mostly just wear and tear sort of stuff. It's currently back in the shop this morning getting control arms and bushings replaced because the car sways back and forth at highway speeds. I had the struts and brakes replaced a few months ago as well.
@@MrEddyedr I'm having same problem then just stalls and doesn't crank. code says ignition relay. forum recommendations change engine compartment fuse box
So I have been riding around with the check engine light on for 3 christmas leason well on 5/31/21 the car was struggling with a ruff idle and no get up and go. I take it to get code pulled and came back with the P0018 P0019 P0018 P0019 I'm in tears because that code is very bad and expensive. I remembered that I bought the perge solenoid back when the check engine light came on. So I watched more RUclips videos and decided it can't hurt to try. I would also like to add that my solenoid was not sucking air.My husband said no way, I said please try it bla bla bla. Well here I am just came back from a one mile ride quiet running no stubble. no shifting ruffle No check engine light. I came back on RUclips checking my go to guys for locations and problems people have with this awesome SUV because my car had really started running ruff.
I bought a 2011 Chevy Traverse. My power steering went out. I had the power steering pump replacement but now it’s still really stiff. I went back to my mechanic and they told me my rack and pinion have gone bad as well. Also, most recently my brake light turns on but it doesn’t stay on long. I’ve checked the brake fluid reservoir and it’s full.
130k mile on my 2011 traverse LT2 have to change out front and rear suspension so far. 7 people all the time I have a feeling the transmission is next.
Suspension, power steering, A/C hose, low beam headlights. Many headlights. Finally put LEDs in. And my wife was just describing what he was talking about with the weird starting after fueling being a problem with the evac valve. Also master window switch issues.
2011 traverse, has never passed any missions in the 3 years I've had it, I have replaced the catalytic converter I have issues with it making noises when I turn or hit little bumps, the check engine light can't seem to stay off my I bulbs keep blowing in my left rear, comma my PVC valve needs to be replaced, I think my seal in the Wreck and pinion is leaking, the master switch to my windows is not working, the window switch for the passenger rear window is not working, And I have gone for 2 years without air conditioning in that stupid car because of a hole in the condenser and then when I finally found someone to put in the new condenser and found all the leaks I had air conditioning for a blissful 3 months and then all of a sudden I don't have air conditioning again because it's sprung a leak in another place. I absolutely hate this freaking car! I cannot get rid of it fast enough!
My 2015 Traverse has a few of those issues. I've changed the purge valve but that didn't make the CE light turn off and is still growing the same code. My car is shuddering. Feels like my engine is only at half power. Still trying to find out what else it could be causing the issues. Then my master switch went bad. That was a fast and easy replacement though.
I have a 2013 Traverse bought new and I regret it because it cost me $7K to replace the transmission at 100K miles only!!!! And I don't even tow!!! I also have the strut problems as I feel every little rock on the road now. And I have the problem with the window controller. The other issue is electrical. The rear door struts are the easiest to replace if it becomes an issue. I do NOT recommend a Traverse because it's a money pit, although I have to say it saved my family and my life when the car hydroplaned at 60 mph in heavy rain. The wide profile ensured it didn't flip over as I went sideways at 45 degree angle on the bank and was able to correct myself turning the wheel towards the direction of motion. I feel a narrower vehicle would have flipped over.
I have a 2011 traverse and 2011 GMC Acadia both same engine and transmission I have the window switch problem on the acadia and the #2 and 5 problem on the traverse but I have 151k miles on the traverse and 295k miles on the acadia never had any of these problems apart from the window switch problem on the acadia
Timing chains don’t total vehicles lol. GM fixed the issue with the 2012 model year. Half your info is wrong and the other half is about a decade old lol.
@@MrOdem1rp so what was it the oil life interval software update , updated Pcv valve, valve cover gasket ? I bought my traverse from the auction with a blown engine. Rebuilt it and have had no issues oil changes every 3,000 -5,000miles. Have gone from Georgia to Texas and Texas to México multiple times.
Little too late for me!. But one more thing you should check and was my first issue with this vehicle was the strong arm of the hood. Just couple months after buying my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse it was my very first issue. After that AC then several window Switches, rear Shocks and last the Purge solenoid valve
These things are junk. My wife has a 2010, 148k on it, wont stay running, changed out cam sensor, shop says take it to dealership. Pretty sure engine is toast. Still owe $ on it.
I'd think that be the transmission slipping and lagging..... mine has the hardest time between 2 and 3 and 5-6 takes absolutely forever like that gets close to 5k rpm before it shifts
@@rockmemama86 Did you figure out what the problem was? Because I'm going through the same issues right now. Already replaced all motor & transmission mount, did a transmission fluid flush yesterday.
I just recently purchased a 2009 Chevy Traverse, they ran fine for 2 days. Then one evening it was making this c*** Crazy ticking sound coming from the top of the motor maybe in the throttle barrier area. Sounded kind of like a diesel Mercedes. The ticking sound anyways. Turn the car off at night. Next morning, got in it. I drove it about one mile and it just gave out on me. You're still making the Chicken sound right? Took off in the morning. Then think much of it gave out power like it was hard to keep idling. Totally hard to keep vitaling parked. It totally back to my house. A cool down. I started it back up and then took off. And it felt like half the power was gone. Like it went in a lip mode or something. Has this happened to anyone can you help me with my problem
+D Glz We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
So the transmission seems to be the only “big” problem on this list. All my aunts have Traverses as well as my wife. Only one aunt had a transmission issue. Overall I’d say it’s a pretty good vehicle. 7/10
The timing chains are also an issue and typically a 2500 dollar repair. Also the rear coil springs broke, all within 71000 miles. The cutoff for mileage under warranty was 70,000.I was a 1000 miles over warranty and GM said sorry not our problem. That is why I will NEVER own another GM product.
I have a 2017 Traverse with 3 of these problems 😂 Now it has problems with the air conditioner not cooling and blowing right… and the back air not cooling 😂
I have the same issue and believe it's one of my front brake calipers getting stuck. After yours does this, when you park see if you can smell a burning smell down by the front brake rotors on either side.
I may have slightly over torqued my lugnuts warping front rotor. Also front struts had 140k miles. I replaced front rotors(again), front struts, and stabalizer links(1 was noticeably worn after removed), now the wobble is gone.
@@rompalationtrill1939 that's what I am thinking in mine..... the shutter is always there but worse on the highway.... I'm under my front end right now and I definitely see gappage in the bushings and my link bars couldn't hurt being replaced.
You guys havent ran into the reduced engine power, traction control off, and you lose power steering problem randomly while you’re driving?? If you mess with or replace the thottle body it will temporarily fix it, but the issue is your fuse box bolts. No joke. If anyone needs detailed description on how to fix the bolts, comment on this and ill do my best
I have a 2017 traverse and I have a problem with the ac unit. When I turn the traverse off I still hear the ac on by my engine. So I’m looking for one of your videos that can help me fix my ac and maybe find a leak. Now I can try and fix my master switch for my left back window. Thank you
I have a 2011 LT AWD. It runs great, and I had one transmission sensor issue, but other than that, nothing. Normal maintenance issues. Does go through headlights, though, lol.
Hello Gentlemen, Please I need pricing for the 2009 Chevrovet Traverse front midspan. To be delivered to Congo Brazzaville. Cost of purchase and delivery
My drivers seat will not come forward or backward. The top of my drivers seat. It's the 3 lever on drivers left, lower seat side. It's an elec everything on the seat. Please tell me it's not the motor. The rod goes all the across to release to other side. Kelly
I own a 2012 traverse she’s at 220k miles , normally these things have bad timing chains but the only issue I’m running into is a missfire , purging valve and when I drive uphills it’s stutters
Got 2010 traverse. After 60k miles had to replace timing chains. Front stuts, all bearings , rack-and-pinion... had to fix abs a crap load of times..over all this is a junk car...
Anyone having a problem with the dang "Tailgate off" message popping up constantly while driving? Drives me crazy. Literally have to switch the tailgate switch off to remove the message.
Just wondering if you guys have seen disappearing gear lube from rear diff no visible leaks. Or a whining sound while driving? All hub bearings have been replaced. Still whines
I have a Chevy traverse and I had issues with window switches so replaced them then I replaced master switch for windows bc driver window didn’t work and it still don’t work. Any suggestions
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I have 2009 traverse with 182k miles. It's been a reliable vehicle for our family for the last 15 years . Daily driver and our vacation vehicle.Just regular maintenance, oil change every 5k miles . Still looks good and still runs strong like the first day we got it.
Just replaced my EVAP Purge Valve after following your suggestion of checking the suction after removal. Installed the new valve and all is well again! Thank you!
Had a 2012 Traverse.. Absolute nightmare. Was like driving a ticking time bomb. Every day I was waiting for the transmission to fail or the engine to seize. If u have one, you know what its like after 90k miles. Get rid of it!!
Yea have a 2017 Chevy traverse and I have not had any major problems. Only a wheel alignment and light bulb change. Got it with 40,000 miles on it. All I have to do now is replace tires. I’ve had it over a year. It drives great.
Thanks for this info. Every single issue I’m having with my 2015 Traverse. Makes no sense that cars break down so fast these days. Transmission issues are crazy so early! Seems like Chevy needs to do a major recall and fix these transmissions for free!!
Just bought 2014 Traverse AWD in August, 2022 for $21.5K. About 108k miles, suddenly my wife says she can’t go over 25 mph. I immediately think to myself “Drivetrain.” Thank God we put $5000 down to qualify for the 3yr warranty for transmission and engine replacement in the event of failure. I’m already very sketch about this damn vehicle with such a few miles. UPDATE: mechanic says he can’t find anything wrong with it!! Then we get it back and break down again. Now it’s BACK in the shop
I have a 2009 still and all I have to say is DONT BUY A TRAVERSE
Forgot the main problem with the Travers/Enclave/Acadia - the POS 3.6L V6 and its need to have absolutely perfect oil condition and level at all times unless you want to replace timing chains. Seriously, if you have one of these behemoth piles of junk check your oil level at least every other week and don't follow the maintenance guide on oil changes - change the oil every 3-5k (depending on driving style). The 3.6L is too small of an engine for the weight of these and any stress will cause timing chain stretch and premature timing chain failure
I have a 2011 Traverse. Has 215k miles. I'm pretty happy with it. But I agree, you do need to watch the oil level and use full synthetic oil (I like Penzoil Platinum) and a very good oil filter.
I wish I did my research before buying one. Had my traverse for a month. Had a oil change about a week before my car took a huge dump. Timing chain snapped causing my engine to seize.
2011 did the same thing. 5500 dollars later it's now having a engine misfire. I pray this the last job
@@jasminemarie9683 what year is your traverse ?
I change my oil at 40% oil life left lol, but no problems so far.
Wish my dealer watched this before replacing my purge valve. Problem remained, they said there was a valve at the tank and it would be really expensive to replace.
I wasn’t driving the car much, so I thought maybe the valve gummed up from aging gas. Put in two bottles of Techron in a full tank and took a 200 mile round trip over a weekend. No problems since, that was 3 years and 30k miles ago.
The reliability of american cars are not something to be proud of. Any subaru or toyota are much more reliable
I have a 2016 with over 100k, all I've had to do to it was replace the purge valve and change the transmission fluid. Got it with 46k on it and its been great so far.
Except for the 17-20 mpg, just traded mine in for a 22 hyundai tuscon.
How about gas economy? Intown and highway?
Had a 2010 traverse. Complete and utter money pit. Engine recently failed. Chevy mechanic stated 9 k to replace. I just laughed. Will never ever buy a Chevy product again.
From a Traverse Form…
I have a 2012 Traverse that started using oil about a quart every 1000 miles. I removed the air tube from the filter to the throttle. Oil was inside. 2012 doesn’t have a PCV valve, just a metal unit with small inlet hole and two small exit holes. This plugged and pressurized the engine and oil was pushed into the intake. I replaced this can and increased hole sizes almost double. Stopped my oil consumption. I don’t know if the 2019 has the same. Check for oil in the air intake, if it’s there, probably the positive crankcase tube is plugged. I also spray a little cleaner into the rube to this every oil change.
Exactly! This tiny breather valve is the cause of excess oil consumption, gummed throttle body causing stabilitrak problems, timing chain issues and gummed valves. I can’t believe this has not been fixed with a recall.
"You're gonna have to tear apart your transmission" was so nonchalant 🤷🤣
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IKR 😨
You must lead a pretty good life for that to be the most dramatic thing in your life.
You failed to mention the elephant in the room, the 3.6 liter. You could do another video with a list of issues with that engine alone.
2012 Traverse: Ive got the front struts, transmission slipping hard, and difficult to open rear hatch arms. Sometimes the engine sounds like it's skipping a beat when in third gear. Also, Rear AC lines I have found to also be a common issue on forums. There is a plastic coolant line bracket on the back of the engine that breaks, allowing the coolant line to rub against the Rear AC high pressure line and blow it out. Aftermarket AC lines from AutoCoolingSolutions and $400 labor got mine fixed. But then the lines to the condenser blew out on the drive home from the shop that very same day. I wont be getting a Traverse ever again, it seems that everything is failing all at once at 115k miles
I bought my 2012 brand new and didn't start having issues until about that mark too.
Same here I'm at 128k and it's crumbling
@@dandan2903 250k going strong, but finally need a rack and pinion.
How about the power steering issues? I heard those are pretty common, and I am started having issues last week.
What issues are you having with power steering?
Mine is making a squeaky sound when it first starts and then goes away
Our pump needs replaced right now. Looks to be quite common issue.
Applaud this team for all the work they put in
I have a 2013 Traverse with 124k that had a bad purge valve and just had my struts and shocks replaced because it was driving like a buckboard over Missouri's terrible roads. I've also had a motor mount replaced the water pump and the rear blower motor. Other than that it's been a good car. Grrrrrrrrr Meanwhile my wife's 2009 Corolla has never gone under the knife for anything except safety recalls.
How is the corolla with children?! Had my first child abiut a month ago and looking to replace this piece of crap … comfortable in the front with carseat behind?!
I have a 2013 traverse as well with only 72k miles on it. Never gave me any trouble until recently with cranking. Wonder what that can be.
We have a 2011 buick enclave 200K miles we flush transmission rvery 100K & change oil every 5K ish, no major issues the only problem we have ever had is the thermostat went out, besides that our 2012 buick enclave with that 3.6L & 6 speed auto has bedn a tank
Thermostat went out at 180K miles
Got 2011 traverse 2 yr ago.had rebuild tranny now the certer part of dash info area goes out so never know mileage ECT until it comes back on when wants to work and tps lite is always doing same huh.187000 miles otherwise runs great.lots power motor wise.runs great
Dang, my traverse has a couple of these issues! Thanks!!!
Ugh mine too 😢😢
Hey brother..can you tell me how the car is...like engine..comfort..everything....cause im considering to take one
Mine does too 🙄
@@adilck591 take japanese if you need 7 seats you got outlander pajero land cruiser 120-150-200 lx460-470-570 rx450l Subaru tribeca
Stay away from infinity and nissan and you are good
The EVAP/Purge valve issue is covered under TM, at least my ‘17 was. No check engine lights, shuttering immediately after fueling. After a week, CEL finally came on, and they fixed it.
Man you bad ass I've had 4 out of 5 of those problems within two years and hopefully you've solved my problem with the purge valve
I have a 2016 ltz awd, it drives and runs fine for me so far. 150k on it. Definitely going to watch for these problems though. Had the mechanic check everything, said its mechanically great.
Problem #6:
Parts are way too expensive 😫
We own a 2015 ltz traverse & if and whenever it needs parts replaced they cost more than the same parts do on my Cadillac CTS! 🤔
Well we have a 2011 traverse with 235000 miles I’m getting ready to replace the struts next week can’t complain about the car been a good one
My 2011 Traverse has 240k on it. It still has the original engine and transmission. I’ve replaced the front struts, water pump, camshaft sensors, VVT solenoids, and catalytic converters. I do 10,000 mile oil changes with synthetic oil and Lucas oil stabilizer. I never have to add oil between changes. Considering the horror stories that I hear from other traverse owners, I feel like we’ve been blessed with a pretty reliable vehicle. I never expected to get this much service life out of it.
+@brianfurr2658 Thanks for the feedback!
GM should have never gotten rid of the 3.8L !! Mostly terrible probs with these new v6's. A very few get lucky but most😂......$4-$6k for a timing chain replacement. 😢
How about the stabilitrak? That seems to be happening often on many traverse including mine
I replaced my throttle body and the stabili track problems went away
@@kinnylewis7686 I thought that too on mine . I replaced the throttle body and that didn't work. What I found out was that there is a shorted connection in the fuse box that causes that same problem. Gm will not fix it but they do have a bulletin on it and the dealer charged 500 to fix it. It is just a terminal in the fuse box which you replaced and a terminated lead.
I have had that notice come up with a check engine light before but it went away and hasn’t come back. Sorry not stabilitrack but traction control.
@@barrykiesow5413 do you happen to have the link for the TSB? Having same issue now and car is at dealer - nightmare
What does your traverse do? Mine shakes around 20 mph. Doesn’t happen all the time. Just shakes really bad.
Worst auto I ever owned. Power Steering pump and A/C line rubbing against the power steering line and gets a hole in the A/C line.
TCM can also cause transportation problems. I had 2010 no wave plate issue but would go into limp mode 2 to 3 times a week . Go to park and back to drive would fix issue. Found out Transmission control module was not allowing enough fluid to flow into transmission at certain points which would caused the problem replaced TCM never had another problem was not the wave played issue did tons of research
My stabilitrak and other systems connected to it keep turning off around 60 mph every day but come back on after turning off the car for a while. Any thoughts?
clean out your throttle body.. I was having the same problem. The "service stabilitrack and traction control" kept coming on.. and my engine would loose power while driving at 70mph and above. A mechanic told me that I needed a new throttle body.. meanwhile all I had to do was clean out my throttle body
Clean your PCV breather valve. It is plugged and blowing oil into your intake, plugging the throttle body. It is probably starving your timing chains of oil as well.
You didn't mention the oil burning problem that most of us seem to have. I have to add two quarts of oil in between oil changes on my wife's 2016 Traverse. It has just under 100k miles on it.
Pretty good video but the Chevy Traverse transmission is a piece of poop.
well my 2011 traverse has been roaring like a charm luckily other than these pesky window switches right now. 152k miles and counting. changed struts and a brake leakage once, normal wear and tear. great video buddy, loved the info.
Same here 180k! Had it's first check engine light over the winter. O2 sensor, no biggy. Halfway decent cars for what they are. Not my favorite, but hauls the family good.
how did you know you had the brake leak
Thank you for this. The only issue that might give me pause is the transmission. The rest are simple fixes. Feeling much better about this vehicle.
They missed Timing Chains which is the number 1 issue but not even on here... TCMs go bad.
I have a 2010 since new. Best car I have ever had. I'm 67. My wife has a 2020 high country. Fine car. I plan on buying a new 2024 redesign soon.
Had a 2011 traverse 2 years, they are a nightmare, avoid at all costs. Bad torque converter, bad brake booster, bad cats, 02 sensor, bad injectors etc.
Man, everything you me mentioned happened to my Traverse except for the back door. Even the replacement trans and struts went bad, 😡😡😡😡. RIDICULOUS
I bought a used Traverse! I’ve had nothing but problems
Me too I took it to Chevy and got it back still doing the same problem so basically they gotten free money 😢
Upon the second time my Traverse 2018 was looking at another transmission replacement (first at 18,000 and then 27,000 miles), I sold the car to the dealer and glad to be rid of the headache.
That falls in the lemon category. Hope the dealer gave you a decent price for it.
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We had to have our transmission rebuilt and replace the purge valve. We did find that for certain years of the Traverse, the purge valve is under recall so our purge was covered. Transmission also had the issue shifting before 60k miles so it was covered under warranty.
Thanks for the video and one of the top and repeated problem in 09 Traverse is engine mount. It has almost same sound as struts and needs replacement almost every year
+A D Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Me too. Who had the bright idea to make engine mounts hydraulic? Mine sprung a leak.
Thanks for the tips i had transmission trouble but it was two switches and I replaced a timing belt. I just replaced the master windows switche. 200,000 miles. Running pretty good. ThNks again😁😁💯
What exactly was your transmission problem.
I have 2017 with no issues so far. I think that nit picking on the window switch that had gotten wet and then failed is a bit of a stretch. Of course it might fail if liquid got on it and no one anything but wipe it off. Other than that, this is a very informative video.
I've had 2 issues with my wife's 2017 Traverse. She went over the service life on the transmission fluid and it started to slip. Changed the fluid and filter and did a flush, reset the shifting on the TCM and it fixed the problem. Problem #2 was the engine coolant temp sensor. It is right next to the front exhaust manifold. It made the ac stop working, too. When i squeezed the electrical plug to disconnect from the sensor it disintegrated in my hand and I had to replace that too. The pigtail was triple the cost of the sensor. Ridiculous!
I'd say the 1st generation of the chevy traverse is the worst year ever. honda or Ford were probably winning back then lol
Also lower control arm bushings will wear causing a clunk type noise.
Mine is making the death growl. I'm sick of it and embarrassed!
I'm having the same problem on my 2011 with the clunking noise when turning. Have no clue what it is
I have a 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT AWD with 130k miles on it, that has several sporadic issues with no check engine lights. Occasionally, when accelerating, especially at higher speeds to get on the freeway, shifting from fourth or fifth gear I get a loud grinding noise. Also occasionally when I accelerate the car has a shudder from 35-40 mph. As for braking, occasionally the car will shake (visibly noticeable as the steering wheel shakes) but it is not constant and there is no brake noise. While driving the car seems to have an issue with possible misfires or bad gasoline I don’t know which but occasionally as you drive down the road you’ll feel the engine sort of shudder. You don’t lose any power or anything there is just a random little shimmy every once in a while. Again no check engine lights and when I take it to the dealer they can’t get the car to replicate the issues.
Ours does this also does anyone know what could be causing this problem
Purge valve… after you get gas does it ever not want to turn over
We have a 16 traverse, and had all but the strong arm issue. Luckily, with the transmission, Chevy is covering them until 120k miles now.
I have a 2016 I bought with 45,000 miles. I’ve put 90,000 miles since and the only problem I had was the purge valve which is a $30/5 minute part/fix. Other than that I changed the trann fluid and the transmission has been fine.
And don’t forget the timing chain! The V6s are notorious for timing chains going bad, and it’s an awful job because there’s 3 of them.
+FindingIsaac Thanks for the feedback!
From my understanding, but i could be wrong . if you do regular oil change , timing chain will not stretch. We have 2011 traverse with 210 000 km and we always did oil change when recomended with mobil 1 synthetic.We Own it for 8 years .
@@marcleclair2261 how’s it running I’m looking at getting one
@@miked5564 my personal opinion , the vehicule served us very wheel . We have 3 kids and 2 dogs . Plenty of room . I would recommend.
@@marcleclair2261 yep I agree. My 13 has 110k with no engine issues. I think the biggest thing is they sell oil in 5 quart jugs but GM says to use 5.5 qts. I always wonder if that .5 qt makes the difference. I always buy a extra quart and use half with every 5 gal jug.
Thanks a lot you really help me I have engine light on and overheating also with my 3 windows not going up or down either 🙏
This video was so timely for me! I'm getting ready to do an evap purge job for a friend on a Chevy sonic! Thank you so much!
I got something for you. 2010 Chevy traverse, it's got a misfire on cylinders one two and six. Also has a rough idle. And that is throwing codes for random misfire 1 2 & 6, O2 bank one/sensor one, and catalyst threshold high. And it is being into two different shops, five times total. For around $2,000 worth of repairs. And the problem is still not fixed. Both shops have given up on the repair. It has had the alternator, battery, O2 sensors, all six coils and plugs, and all six injectors replaced. Still showing same codes and running the same. Any ideas?
Oil is getting into the spark plugs seals causing the misfire I had to change the covers front and back
I have a 2009 LTZ Traverse and at about 120k miles I had to have the timing chains replaced (luckily under warranty). There have been a myriad of other issues that we've had to get fixed over the years, but mostly just wear and tear sort of stuff. It's currently back in the shop this morning getting control arms and bushings replaced because the car sways back and forth at highway speeds. I had the struts and brakes replaced a few months ago as well.
Why u replaced the timing chain for ?
you changing oil at like 10k miles or something?
I have a 2016, and it does this thing where usually every drive if you hit the gas, the car will start shaking or trembling, especially past 50 mph.
The traction control keeps turning off, and the stability track alert keeps coming on for me to check it, and I’ve had it checked multiple times
@@MrEddyedr I'm having same problem then just stalls and doesn't crank. code says ignition relay. forum recommendations change engine compartment fuse box
It sounds like i should rethink getting a traverse
Please do
How to solve the Chevy suv
Traverse engine from overheading
So I have been riding around with the check engine light on for 3 christmas leason well on 5/31/21 the car was struggling with a ruff idle and no get up and go.
I take it to get code pulled and came back with the P0018 P0019 P0018 P0019
I'm in tears because that code is very bad and expensive. I remembered that I bought the perge solenoid back when the check engine light came on. So I watched more RUclips videos and decided it can't hurt to try.
I would also like to add that my solenoid was not sucking air.My husband said no way, I said please try it bla bla bla.
Well here I am just came back from a one mile ride quiet running no stubble.
no shifting ruffle No check engine light.
I came back on RUclips checking my go to guys for locations and problems people have with this awesome SUV
because my car had really started running ruff.
You bought the worst car ever made.
Disposable after 135k miles or less.
Toyota can reach 200k no problem.
Both low beam lights went put at same time, high beams work. All fuses & relays are good. This seems to be a common problem too. Any ideas on a fix?
I bought a 2011 Chevy Traverse. My power steering went out. I had the power steering pump replacement but now it’s still really stiff. I went back to my mechanic and they told me my rack and pinion have gone bad as well. Also, most recently my brake light turns on but it doesn’t stay on long. I’ve checked the brake fluid reservoir and it’s full.
Is the fluid in the reservoir clear or brown/black?
I'm pretty sure that the brake fluid has absolutely nothing to do with your brake lights... 🤣
Rack and pinion it is
130k mile on my 2011 traverse LT2 have to change out front and rear suspension so far. 7 people all the time I have a feeling the transmission is next.
Suspension, power steering, A/C hose, low beam headlights. Many headlights. Finally put LEDs in.
And my wife was just describing what he was talking about with the weird starting after fueling being a problem with the evac valve. Also master window switch issues.
2011 traverse, has never passed any missions in the 3 years I've had it, I have replaced the catalytic converter I have issues with it making noises when I turn or hit little bumps, the check engine light can't seem to stay off my I bulbs keep blowing in my left rear, comma my PVC valve needs to be replaced, I think my seal in the Wreck and pinion is leaking, the master switch to my windows is not working, the window switch for the passenger rear window is not working, And I have gone for 2 years without air conditioning in that stupid car because of a hole in the condenser and then when I finally found someone to put in the new condenser and found all the leaks I had air conditioning for a blissful 3 months and then all of a sudden I don't have air conditioning again because it's sprung a leak in another place. I absolutely hate this freaking car! I cannot get rid of it fast enough!
My 2015 Traverse has a few of those issues. I've changed the purge valve but that didn't make the CE light turn off and is still growing the same code. My car is shuddering. Feels like my engine is only at half power. Still trying to find out what else it could be causing the issues.
Then my master switch went bad. That was a fast and easy replacement though.
I miss the days when he said verical...
I have a 2013 Traverse bought new and I regret it because it cost me $7K to replace the transmission at 100K miles only!!!! And I don't even tow!!! I also have the strut problems as I feel every little rock on the road now. And I have the problem with the window controller. The other issue is electrical. The rear door struts are the easiest to replace if it becomes an issue.
I do NOT recommend a Traverse because it's a money pit, although I have to say it saved my family and my life when the car hydroplaned at 60 mph in heavy rain. The wide profile ensured it didn't flip over as I went sideways at 45 degree angle on the bank and was able to correct myself turning the wheel towards the direction of motion. I feel a narrower vehicle would have flipped over.
I have a 2011 traverse and 2011 GMC Acadia both same engine and transmission I have the window switch problem on the acadia and the #2 and 5 problem on the traverse but I have 151k miles on the traverse and 295k miles on the acadia never had any of these problems apart from the window switch problem on the acadia
Personally Id stay away from these, they're still nice looking suvs but they fall apart. Timing chain issues usually totals them
+CRAPO2011 Thanks for the feedback!
Yeah, I see them on reddit all the time with the engine out of them, getting a new timing chain. GM will always be bad at making cars.
@@JMM-jk6zp Not as bad as Ford and FCA though.
Timing chains don’t total vehicles lol. GM fixed the issue with the 2012 model year. Half your info is wrong and the other half is about a decade old lol.
@@MrOdem1rp so what was it the oil life interval software update , updated Pcv valve, valve cover gasket ? I bought my traverse from the auction with a blown engine. Rebuilt it and have had no issues oil changes every 3,000 -5,000miles. Have gone from Georgia to Texas and Texas to México multiple times.
I have a 2014 and have everyone of these issues
yes several
I have a 2009 chevrolet traverse lt with 300k km on it. Amazing car, beautiful for travelling and just amazing.
Little too late for me!. But one more thing you should check and was my first issue with this vehicle was the strong arm of the hood. Just couple months after buying my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse it was my very first issue. After that AC then several window Switches, rear Shocks and last the Purge solenoid valve
My 2010 Traverse flooded out this morning. Advice for a used or salvaged engine? Tony
These things are junk. My wife has a 2010, 148k on it, wont stay running, changed out cam sensor, shop says take it to dealership. Pretty sure engine is toast. Still owe $ on it.
Does anyone have any issues with the traverse shaking or jerking accelerating at low speed/rpm? I have a ‘17 LT
I'd think that be the transmission slipping and lagging..... mine has the hardest time between 2 and 3 and 5-6 takes absolutely forever like that gets close to 5k rpm before it shifts
@@rockmemama86 Did you figure out what the problem was? Because I'm going through the same issues right now. Already replaced all motor & transmission mount, did a transmission fluid flush yesterday.
Yes
I just recently purchased a 2009 Chevy Traverse, they ran fine for 2 days. Then one evening it was making this c*** Crazy ticking sound coming from the top of the motor maybe in the throttle barrier area. Sounded kind of like a diesel Mercedes. The ticking sound anyways. Turn the car off at night. Next morning, got in it. I drove it about one mile and it just gave out on me. You're still making the Chicken sound right? Took off in the morning. Then think much of it gave out power like it was hard to keep idling. Totally hard to keep vitaling parked. It totally back to my house. A cool down. I started it back up and then took off. And it felt like half the power was gone. Like it went in a lip mode or something. Has this happened to anyone can you help me with my problem
Hi I have a Traverse 2010 and when I trun the weal on reverse or driving it make a noise like click loud
+D Glz We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@@1AAuto I took it all ready and I change the Control Arms both and still that and Mechanic said to take it to delar .
So the transmission seems to be the only “big” problem on this list. All my aunts have Traverses as well as my wife. Only one aunt had a transmission issue. Overall I’d say it’s a pretty good vehicle. 7/10
The timing chains are also an issue and typically a 2500 dollar repair. Also the rear coil springs broke, all within 71000 miles. The cutoff for mileage under warranty was 70,000.I was a 1000 miles over warranty and GM said sorry not our problem. That is why I will NEVER own another GM product.
I have a 2017 Traverse with 3 of these problems 😂 Now it has problems with the air conditioner not cooling and blowing right… and the back air not cooling 😂
Please do ac going out on 2017 Chevy traverse. I already recharged pretty sure I have a leak. I’m just hoping not compressor 😢.
Any ideas for front-end wobble above 45mph, only when braking a certain amount? I didn't brake bleed after new pads & overdue for front struts.
I have the same issue and believe it's one of my front brake calipers getting stuck. After yours does this, when you park see if you can smell a burning smell down by the front brake rotors on either side.
I may have slightly over torqued my lugnuts warping front rotor. Also front struts had 140k miles. I replaced front rotors(again), front struts, and stabalizer links(1 was noticeably worn after removed), now the wobble is gone.
Maybe check your stabilizer bushings.
@@rompalationtrill1939 My wife's caddy does the same thing above 55 and one of the stabilizers is broke. We are fixing it this month.
@@rompalationtrill1939 that's what I am thinking in mine..... the shutter is always there but worse on the highway.... I'm under my front end right now and I definitely see gappage in the bushings and my link bars couldn't hurt being replaced.
You guys havent ran into the reduced engine power, traction control off, and you lose power steering problem randomly while you’re driving?? If you mess with or replace the thottle body it will temporarily fix it, but the issue is your fuse box bolts. No joke. If anyone needs detailed description on how to fix the bolts, comment on this and ill do my best
I have a 2017 traverse and I have a problem with the ac unit. When I turn the traverse off I still hear the ac on by my engine. So I’m looking for one of your videos that can help me fix my ac and maybe find a leak. Now I can try and fix my master switch for my left back window. Thank you
I have a 2011 LT AWD.
It runs great, and I had one transmission sensor issue, but other than that, nothing.
Normal maintenance issues.
Does go through headlights, though, lol.
I need help trying to figure out whats wrong with my CHEVY TRAVERSE 2009 , they think it electrical????
Hello Gentlemen,
Please I need pricing for the 2009 Chevrovet Traverse front midspan.
To be delivered to Congo Brazzaville.
Cost of purchase and delivery
I have a 2012 and the a/c light turns off when the compressor kicks off. Any help would be appreciated.
Has anyone had a diagnosis code of CO11F. I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find anything with that code
My drivers seat will not come forward or backward. The top of my drivers seat. It's the 3 lever on drivers left, lower seat side. It's an elec everything on the seat. Please tell me it's not the motor.
The rod goes all the across to release to other side. Kelly
Traverse Looks creepy***😭😭😭TRAVERSE LOOKS PRETTY 😍
I own a 2012 traverse she’s at 220k miles , normally these things have bad timing chains but the only issue I’m running into is a missfire , purging valve and when I drive uphills it’s stutters
Got 2010 traverse. After 60k miles had to replace timing chains. Front stuts, all bearings , rack-and-pinion... had to fix abs a crap load of times..over all this is a junk car...
Anyone having a problem with the dang "Tailgate off" message popping up constantly while driving? Drives me crazy. Literally have to switch the tailgate switch off to remove the message.
Just wondering if you guys have seen disappearing gear lube from rear diff no visible leaks. Or a whining sound while driving? All hub bearings have been replaced. Still whines
Replaced the purge valve, Helpful on the window switch, door connections affect loss of audio through stereo
I have a Chevy traverse and I had issues with window switches so replaced them then I replaced master switch for windows bc driver window didn’t work and it still don’t work. Any suggestions
My 2017 Chevy traverse will not come out of park. It runs and everything else wants it finally does come out of park what could it be thank you
I love my Chevy Traverse but I'm having problems with my power steering or rack-and-pinion. Steering is hard to turn can this issue be resolve?
I love the OLD CHEVYS. These new chevys are JUNK new corvette junk.