2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Above average

Owners filed 669 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the steering. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
75,000 milesMedian miles at failure

574 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2010 Chevrolet Traverse problems

299 of the 669 complaints (45%) are about the steering.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Steering295
510
Engine134
030
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control42
000
Electrical System39
010
Power Train · transmission29
000
Air Bags · airbags27
807
Seat Belts21
204
Unknown or Other14
000
Service Brakes · brakes14
200
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration13
000

2010 Chevrolet Traverse steering problems

45% of all complaints

299 of the 669 complaints are about the steering. This is what owners describe:

  • loses steering assist or the wheel locks34% · 103
  • leaks oil or fluid15% · 44
  • loses power13% · 40
  • knocks, grinds or clunks3% · 9

Share of the 299 steering complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
69,000 mi
median of 275 reports
Peak year of filing
2014
150 steering complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
5 · 1 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the steering
None
“I got a brand new power steering pump for the mechanic to change he told me he would change it and stop the leak because my steering wheel locked on me. However I was called the first time and was told the part was disinfecting then made me return the part for a new part because he said it was still leaking. I went to buywise got the new part he said he'll call when my car is ready.”
Owner complaint, filed Aug 10, 2020
“Rack and pinion is loose and wore out. Power steering does good turning to the right way but it is very hard to turn to the left. Acts like it grabs turning to the left, it does this every time I drive or a mechanic drives the car, 2010 chevy transverse.”
Owner complaint, filed Jul 2, 2020 at 138,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2010: 12 complaints, 1 about the steering'102011: 8 complaints, 0 about the steering2012: 15 complaints, 4 about the steering'122013: 78 complaints, 63 about the steering2014: 196 complaints, 150 about the steering'142015: 77 complaints, 20 about the steering2016: 61 complaints, 23 about the steering'162017: 77 complaints, 20 about the steering2018: 51 complaints, 7 about the steering'182019: 36 complaints, 2 about the steering2020: 28 complaints, 4 about the steering'202021: 9 complaints, 2 about the steering2022: 9 complaints, 0 about the steering'222023: 7 complaints, 2 about the steering2024: 2 complaints, 1 about the steering'242025: 1 complaints, 0 about the steering2026: 2 complaints, 0 about the steering'26Recall 10V375000 (seat belts)Recall 14V118000 (airbags)Recall 14V266000 (seat belts)Recall 15V415000 (body and frame)Recall 21V246000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA20002NHTSA investigation RQ19003
All complaintsAbout the steeringRecall (red: the steering)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2010 Traverse peaked in 2014, with 196 filed that year. No recall on file covers the steering, the subject of 45% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 2 so far.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Critical Fasteners21V246000
Filed Apr 8, 2021108 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate15V415000
Filed Jun 30, 2015691,144 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

Risk. If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

Seat Belts14V266000
Filed May 20, 20141,339,355 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

Risk. If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Remedy. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.

Air Bags › Side/Window14V118000
Filed Mar 17, 20141,176,407 vehiclesGeneral Motors LLC

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

Risk. Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.

Seat Belts10V375000
Filed Aug 12, 2010207,210 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.

Risk. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2010 Traverse.

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureEngineering analysis EA20002Closed
Opened Aug 31, 2020Closed Aug 30, 2024Led to recall 21V245seat belts

On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) EA20002, as an upgrade of Recall Query (RQ) RQ19003. This investigation, related to recall 14V-266, was opened to investigate instances of detachment of the flexible steel seat belt anchor cable attached to the outboard side of the front seats in vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The subject vehicles included model year (MY) 2009 through 2014 GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse SUVs as well as MY 2009 through 2010 Saturn Outlook SUVs. These vehicles were previously …

Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureRecall query RQ19003Closed
Opened May 28, 2019Closed Aug 31, 2020seat belts

On May 19, 2014, General Motors LLC (GM) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct Safety Recall 14V266 to address fatigue and separation of the flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the seat-mounted belt pre-tensioner in 1.4 million model year (MY) 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook, 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse (Lambda Platform) vehicles.The remedy was to inspect for signs of damage and replace pre-tensioner anchor cables as needed. Re-work was conducted to relocate the pre-tensioner anchor cable out of the …

Technical service bulletins

1,399 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2010 Traverse. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 474engine 246electrical system 193transmission 76equipment adaptive/mobility 54fuel system 50visibility 37tires 32
General CommunicationService campaignAug 26, 2024electrical system

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to …

CSP-25630Service campaignApr 15, 2016equipment

25630 – CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD REMANUFACTURED ENGINES INSTALLED DURING A SERVICE REPAIR THAT WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PISTON RINGS. THIS MAY RESULT IN ENGINE MISFIRES, LACK OF POWER, ROUGH RUNNING, OIL CONSUMPTION AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL CONSUMPTION. DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS. IF THE …

25630Service campaignApr 15, 2016engine

25630 ? Customer Satisfaction Program. These vehicles may have had remanufactured engines installed during a service repair that were built with incorrect piston rings. This may result in engine misfires, lack of power, rough running, oil consumption and eventually engine failure due to oil consumption. Dealers are to inspect engine serial numbers. If the …

PIT5236GService campaignMar 31, 2016electrical system

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program …

04-06-01-029KService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 28, 2024steering

This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.

03-00-91-001IService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 6, 2023steering

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

15-00-89-004EService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 16, 2022steering

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

16NA109Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 8, 2021steering

This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.

120232002BService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 5, 2020steering

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.

16NA109Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 5, 2019steering

This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.

Showing the newest 6 of 29 bulletins about the steering, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB———★★★★★15.5%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System › Ignition
Filed Sep 4, 2026160,000 milesNE

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and occasionally stalled while driving. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted after a while. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ignition switch failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, but no assistance was provided. The contact was transferred to a dealer for assistance, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Jan 14, 2026ME

Side airbags deployed when we slid off the road. No impact not even a scratch or dent on the vehicle. We did not hit anything but only slid sideways off the road. The insurance company inspected the vehicle nothing but the airbags were damaged. No other warnings.

Seat Belts
Filed Mar 11, 2025AZ

Seat belts all lock up and back latch falls when opening

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 11, 2024175,000 milesAL

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the driver's side door, the driver's side seat, and the ceiling had caught on fire and was burned; the windshield was also cracked. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. A Fire Department report was filed the following day and the Fire Department inspected the vehicle and determined that the wiring was hot to the touch and could have possibly caused the fire; the vehicle was deemed totaled. The local dealer was not contacted. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Steering
Filed May 27, 2024MI

No power steering at low speed . Makes it dangerous to turn sharp corners. Almost impossible to park in a parking spot if there’s other vehicles.so I park way out away from vehicles . I have had two power steering pumps and lines replaced . And still have the same issue. .

Air Bags
Filed Sep 18, 2023SD

For several years now, when someone sits on the front passenger seat, the airbag light will intermittently come on. It also comes on if the person gets out of the seat. I took the vehicle to a dealership and they charged me over $100 to diagnose, and said the cable was loose and they fixed it. The next day it started doing this same thing again, but it doesn't happen when the dealer looks at the vehicle to replicate and fix the issue.

Steering
Filed Sep 18, 2023SD

I have now been told that my rack and pinion is leaking by 3-4 different mechanics. In doing a google search, I see that through various years of the chevy traverse, the rack and pinion leaking and needing to be replaced at a high cost (and also being a big safety risk to not replace) is a very common issue in the traverse.

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 23, 2023MO

My Traverse doors will lock, unlock, engine will race high then down shift now it will also shut off after it has done this while driving down the road. The safety issue is if it happens to stop running while on the highway or any road with traffic. Right now I am not able to drive it as it won’t start back up after it dies unless you let it cool off. I had to call my insurance for roadside assistance to get it towed. A

Steering
Filed Aug 23, 2023MI

Power steering is going out. Will only turn when rmps are up. Just bought car a few months ago

Engine
Filed Aug 8, 2023MN

This vehicle is dangerous. Looks great on the outside but horrible on the inside under the hood! Since my son bought one for me it’s had problems with engine revving and not shifting gears, and air conditioner continually going out even after repairs, and power steering leaks. I kept taking it to repair and oddly no technician anywhere could help! Read the reviews and watch the youtubes! This vehicle (all years) should be stripped from the market and considered under lemon law no matter the age! The culmination of my problems happened when leaving town, entering highway and accelerating and clicking cruise control! Immediately the car revved past 7 rpms and out of control! I had all I could do to stop it - then it died completely! The tow truck driver was also in an unsafe situation with many cars passing at high speed when he had to put special lifts on the back wheels! Scary! Towed to local Chevy dealer and without giving us the computer codes and no actual written estimate for repairs, they bluntly said metal shavings in engine and possibly a bearing and $11,500. And it’s typical for transmission problems and steering so up to $18,500! Really?! And if no one could ever detect and fix it before, how can they now? All this with the added comment, we can’t guarantee once we get into it that it will run properly and not need more repairs! LEMON! This is a very unsafe vehicle with notorious problems all in the face of competing with looks of other competitor cars! I praise God

Electrical System
Filed Apr 28, 2023CA

Two items: Item 1. Transmission switched to neutral by itself traveling at 65 mph. At about 5-6 seconds after the incident, transmission resumed with no further problem. This has happened 3 times. First time was mid 2022. Second and third times happened in late 2022. Appeared to be an intermittent problem. Took to dealership. It happened to a mechanic who drove the vehicle. Dealership thought they fixed the problem. A dealership mechanic, while addressing item number 2 below in 3rd week of April 2023, experienced the motor going into neutral. They had replaced the ignition switch to possibly fix item #2, and were test driving the car, when during the test drives, the motor went into neutral by itself two separate test drives. Item 2. While driving at highway speeds on a freeway in mid February 2023, the engine stopped (speedometer and RPM gauges went to zero). The whole dashboard went black. Power steering was lost. Was lucky to be able to pull over to side of road and stop. Turning ignition key off and on did not restart the car. Took ignition key out, replaced the ignition key, and the car started right up and we were able to continue our journey. This has happened 3 times total so far since February 2023. It has happened at random times. The dealership has not seen any computer feedback to indicate what is wrong for item 1 or item 2 here. So now, there is a new ignition switch, and we are hoping item 2 will not happen on a freeway, or on a crowded road, or anywhere!. I fee

Air Bags
Filed Feb 15, 2023NC

The airbag light on the dash keeps coming off and on randomly. Stays on for a period of time or goes off after a couple seconds. Also for electrical, I was driving down Hwy and the vehicle died and turned back on within 5 seconds. Had to jiggle battery cables for it to come back on. I had two small children in the vehicle and I don’t feel it’s safe to drive any longer.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Dec 26, 2022MD

I was driving at approximately 30mph on a road the traction control/stability track light came on and my car lost almost all power. it went from 30 to about 5mph. thankfully i was on a slower road and close to my house so I was able to get home. If I would have been on a highway I could have been killed. i quick google search showed thousands of other complaints with the same problem, my question is why is nothing being done. are they waiting for a certain number of deaths??

Electrical System
Filed Aug 6, 2022FL

It happened 2 yrs ago in May. My kids and I were waiting in the vehicle and it cut off all of a sudden. My boyfriend checked it out and wasn’t sure what the problem was. The vehicle got towed. Mechanic said it was a bad ECM. Whomever sold me the vehicle had an Arcadia ECM. The mechanic from the dealership I took it to said it’s on back order. 6 months later he said there’s nothing they can do for my vehicle. So it stayed in my yard for so long. We bought a used ECM from a used auto part. Today my boyfriend had to go on YouTube just to figure out what’s wrong. He was under the hood almost the whole day and now it’s fixed. The only problem is the check engine light is on.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 19, 2022MO

Lost power while driving on highway

Engine
Filed Jun 1, 2022VA

Vehicle started having a rattling noise when it was started, coming from the passenger side of the motor at just under 86k miles on the odometer. I have been advised by a Certified Mechanic that the timing chain has stretched, receiving a stored code of P0008 with no Check Engine Light being active. The entire timing chain assembly now has to be replaced.

Engine
Filed Apr 10, 2022OK

I was driving and it it lost power when I started it it did a terrible noise like clicking. Mechanic looked at it and showed me the timing chain is 3 links loose. It was slipping and missing. My children were in the vehicle when this happened. Consumer stated car died it jumped back, jerked hard like it was in reverse then restarted it and got it to the house.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 8, 202265,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the electrical plug was damaged by the previous dealer who performed maintenance work on the vehicle. The contact also stated no warning lights were operable on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 14, 2022MO

Battery Saver Active light comes on while driving, turns alot off like radio/AC etc to save battery. Voltage goes down. When turned off, it will not start again until I charge the battery. I have replaced the battery 3x, had the alternator tested and vehicle tested 2x by chevy dealership and they cannot figure out what the issue is. There are MULTIPLE traverse owners with same issue except they have replaced their alternators and a few other things as well. This needs to be recalled, figured out as I cannot drive my car, even after a dealership attempts to fix the issue and has no idea what is wrong. Look up battery saving light traverse and you will see how many people have this issue.

EngineFire
Filed Feb 24, 2022100,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would stall. The contact mentioned that the vehicle required to be revved in order to prevent it from stalling. The contact stated that when the failure occurred a previous time, there was a lot of smoke, and she noticed that the driver's side air filter had caught fire, however, extinguished itself. The contact stated that she did not have to contact the fire department, nor did she sustain any injuries. The contact stated that she contacted the dealer, and she was advised that there were no recalls on her vehicle at the time. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire
Filed Feb 18, 2022GA

2-18-2022 Complaint Previous NHTSA report #11339183 Ongoing complaint with additional information. Tag #[XXX] Georgia. Onstar failed with direct manipulation from Emergency Management Agency Statesboro Georgia daily mapping and stopping my vehicle Chev Traverse ([XXX]) to harass, threaten and obscene language under High density radio communication and mobile cellular tower use blocking my cell phone [XXX] for GAMES. Human not Robot. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Engine
Filed Sep 22, 2021PA

My check engine light started coming on and found out from mechanic there was an issue with the stretching of the timing chain (P0008) . Car started making clanging noises and now needing a $3000 repair . After researching the problem, I have found out that there was an ongoing problem with belts and had recalls for 2009 , which was covered. Gm knowing there was a faulty design tried to reprogram the oil life monitor as a corrective action for the population of vehicles meaning THEY recognized the sensitivity of system. It wasn’t effective enough because now people are having issues at higher mileage and outside their warranty. GM knew this would happen and are now pushing the cost onto their loyal customers. GM needs to show loyalty to their customers and own up to the poor design. My traverse is now drivable and with all the financial difficulties of the pandemic , I can’t afford the repair.

Steering
Filed Jun 8, 2021MT

The steering on vehicle is intermittently nearly impossible to turn. GM has a service bulletin that addresses problem and extends warranty. My vehicle is beyond the warranty time but still under the mileage. I called GM and the will not offer any assistance of warranty or cost share. This should be a recall as it’s a serious safety issue!! There’s likely been injuries and deaths because of this very problem. You never know when it may act up and when it does it’s extremely dangerous. GM customer service reference # 9-6768504646. Let me know if there’s something you can do to help and/or if not. Thanks

Engine
Filed Apr 17, 2021200,000 milesWA

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN WITH NO WARNINGS AT ALL. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AT 67 MPH IN MID HEAVY TRAFFIC. I POINTED HER TO THE CENTER DIVIDER SINCE I WAS IN THE FAST LANE. WE CAME TO A HALT AND I WASN'T ALL THE WAY OUT OF TRAFFIC. I GOT IT HOME TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED AT ALL TO HER, SINCE I HAD JUST HAD HER SERVICED AND WAS TOLD SHE WAS READY TO TRAVEL. MY MECHANIC WAS DUMB FOUNDED AND SHOWED ME JUST IN THE LAST YEAR THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY DRIVER'S WITH MY SAME CAR. AND MINE WAS JUST SERVICED AND A NEW STARTER PUT IS, AS WELL AS THE TIMING BELT LOOKED OVER. OIL CHANGED, TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT, NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS VALVES CLEANED, PLUGS REPLACED, AND FAST TANK AND LINES PURGED AND CLEANED.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 17, 2021MS

I HAVE HAD ALL ELECTRICAL WORK DONE. THE LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT ON MY TRUCK. I REPLACE THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS FREQUENTLY. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN I PUMP GAS. THE TRUCK STALLS AND DOES NOT WANT TO CRANK. I HAVE HAD THAT PROBLEM FIXED BEFORE AND IT IS DOING IT AGAIN.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 17, 2021MS

I KEEP HAVING TO GET THE AIR CONDITIONING FIXED. I HAD ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL WORK DONE AND REPLACED AND A FEW MONTHS LATER IT WENT BACK OUT. I REPLACED THE CONDENSOR. I HAD MORE FREON ADDED AND IT STILL BLOWS OUT WARM AIR. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT I HAVE HAD THE AIR TO NOT WORK. VERY FRUSTRATING! WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, IT STILL DOES NOT WORK.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 4, 202194,000 milesMD

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 TRAVERSE WITH 94,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD I HAD ' SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, SERVICE STABILITRACK, ENGINE POWER REDUCED' MIT WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND MY VEHICLE I HAD TO LIMP HOME.

Steering
Filed Feb 26, 2021OH

MY HATCH/LIFTGATE DOESN'T STAY OPEN IT SHUTS AS SOON AS YOU LET GO. EVEN WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO LIFTGATE BUTTON IT DOES THE SAME THING IT OPENS AND THEN JUST SHUTS NOW THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE TWO LITTLE BOYS. ALSO MY POWER STEERING PUMP IS NOT RUNNING.

Engine
Filed Feb 9, 2021IL

A FEW MONTHS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD MY MECHANIC TEST IT AND IT CAME BACK FOR TIMING CHAIN. HE SAID HE KNEW RIGHT AWAY WHEN HE SAW THE CODE BECAUSE HE'S SEEN A LOT OF TRAVERSE'S WITH TIMING CHAIN PROBLEMS. I HAD LESS THAN 90,000 MILES ON MY CAR! I CALLED GM BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. LAST MONTH I FOUND OUT MY COUSIN JUST HAD HER TIMING CHAIN REPLACED ON HER TRAVERSE JUST BEFORE 100,000 MILES. THERE ARE ALSO A TON OF FORUM POSTS ABOUT TRAVERSE TIMING CHAIN ISSUES. IT'S ABSURD SUCH A CRUCIAL PART IS FAULT IN SO MANY OF THESE CARS. A RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED.

Engine
Filed Jan 20, 2021135,000 milesOH

AS I WAS DRIVING THE ENGINE CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. NO ENGINE LIGHTS, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, ETC. I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND HAD JUST LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO MAKE A TURN WHEN I NOTICED THE POWERING STEERING WAS OUT AND REALIZED THE ENGINE HAD CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THANK GOD I HAD JUST GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET SAW A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE OF GRAVE CONCERN AND A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED.

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 28, 2020100,000 milesIL

THE TRUNK LIFTGATE CLOSES ON PEOPLE AND CAN CRUSH SOMEONE IF YOU AREN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO FORCE THE DOOR OPEN. IT ALSO WILL NOT STAY OPEN.

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 13, 2020MI

ENGIN BURNING OIL. ALSO SAYS CAT UNDER PERFORMANCE BAY 1 I HAD A MECHANIC FIR IT TWICE DUE TO MISFIRE ON 2 CYLINDERS. LIFT GATE ELECTRICAL ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES AND OTHERS IT GOES UP THE STARTS TO CLOSE HALF WAY UP. IV BEEN HIT IN THE HEAD A FEW TIMES. PASSENGER WINDOW WON'T ROLL UP OR DOWN FROM DRIVER SIDE. ALL ISSUES I WAS INFORMED WERE DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING ISSUES.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 2, 2020165,000 milesFL

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH IS MAINLY ON.... 95%+ OF THE TIME.... NO INFORMATION ON CODE READER, TO TELL WHY OR WHICH AIRBAG IS MAKING LIGHT COME ON....AND I DON'T KNOW IF THIS MEANS THAT ALL WOULDN'T WORK OR JUST ONE OR???

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 23, 2020170,000 milesMN

DRIVING 65-70 ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUNROOF FLEW OFF! (IT WAS CLOSED)

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Nov 23, 2020160,000 milesMI

DRIVING EAST IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE, FORD TAURUS, ENTERED THE LANE CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION. I WAS TRAVELING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMITS. I HAVE INJURIES AND REINJURED PARTS OF MY BODY. OCTOBER 26 2020.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Sep 28, 2020MA

TRACTION CONTROL AND STABLIZER LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. RADIO COMES ON AND OFF.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 10, 2020136,000 milesNC

ME AND MY WIFE OWN A 2010 TRAVERSE AND 2 DAYS AGO THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SHE WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES IN THE FEW SECONDS IT TOOK TO TURN THE HAZZARD LIGHTS ON, IM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT ENGINE ISSUES ARE BEING SUBMITTED BUT NO ACTIONS IVE BEEN A LIFE LONG GM OWNER AND THIS IS A TURNING ME TOWARDS LOOKING ELSEWHERE MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR MY 3 CHILDREN HAD THEY BEEN IN THE CAR AT THE TIME THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES DUE TO POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP BY A GOOD CAR MANUFACTURER PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS

Engine
Filed Aug 13, 20207,000 milesAL

I AM CONTACTING YOU REGARDING A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT I PURCHASED FROM CARVANA. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS RE-SCHEDULED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WAS DELIVERED. I WAS CONTACTED VIA PHONE ON THE DELIVERY DATE VIA CARVANA CUSTOMER ADVOCATE TO INSTRUCT ME THE VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE-VIEW MIRROR, DRIVER DOOR LATCH WAS DAMAGED IN ROUTE TO THE CARVANA HUB LOCATED IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. THE ADVOCATE ADVISED ME THEY CAN RE-SCHEDULED THE DELIVERY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I INFORMED THE ADVOCATE I WAS IN DESPERATE NEED OF A VEHICLE AND COULD NOT AFFORD FOR IT TO BE RE-SCHEDULED AGAIN. SHE ASSURED ME THAT I CAN TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTER AND HAVE A SERVICE ADVISOR TO GIVE THEM A CALL TO COVER THE LABOR AND REPAIRS AND THEY WILL COVER IT. UNFORTUNATELY, I HAD BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FROM OCTOBER 2019 TO MARCH 2020 AFTER RECEIVING THIS VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN ISSUE AFTER ISSUE. THE REPAIRS THAT WAS DONE IS LISTED BELOW. 'WINDOWS (SAFELITE) 'WINDOW MOLDING 'CAR MATS 'PASSENGER HEATED SEAT 'TIRES 'RACK AND PINION 'OIL PAN, GASKET AND OIL FILTER 'WATER PUMP AND GASKET 'BALL JOINTS 'UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS 'FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT STABILIZER BARS 'FRONT BRAKES 'REAR BRAKES 'ROTORS TURNED 'FRONT STRUTS 'AIR CONDITION HOSES AND FREON, I HAD TO PAY THE WARRANTY WAS UP 'DRIVER HANDLES DRIVER, PASSENGER, AND BACK HANDLE 'EXHAUST LEAK AND MANIFOLD CAT BACK 'MUFFLERS (4) 'CADILLAC CONVERTER (4) 'EXHAUST 'KEYS (2) FOB (2)

Steering
Filed Aug 10, 2020NJ

I GOT A BRAND NEW POWER STEERING PUMP FOR THE MECHANIC TO CHANGE HE TOLD ME HE WOULD CHANGE IT AND STOP THE LEAK BECAUSE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON ME. HOWEVER I WAS CALLED THE FIRST TIME AND WAS TOLD THE PART WAS DISINFECTING THEN MADE ME RETURN THE PART FOR A NEW PART BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS STILL LEAKING. I WENT TO BUYWISE GOT THE NEW PART HE SAID HE'LL CALL WHEN MY CAR IS READY. HE CALLED ME TOLD ME MY CAR WAS READY NOMORE LEAKING , LITERALLY THE NEXT DAY MY CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON THE HIGHWAY IN DANGER OF MY LIFE. AS I CALL THE MECHANIC AND TELL HIM I'M BRINGING MY CAR BACK BECAUSE HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING HE TELLS ME HE'LL LOOK AT IT I GET THERE HE'S TELLING ME IT'S A LEAK. SO YOU LET ME LEAVE YOUR SHOP KNOWING IT WAS A LEAK BECAUSE HE JUST SENT ME FOR A NEW PART BECAUSE OF THE LEAK SO HE TRIES TO TELL ME HE GONNA HAVE TO CHARGE ME AGAIN AFTER I ALREADY PAID HIM FOR THE JOB AND HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I ALMOST GOT INTO A ACCIDENT BECAUSE HE TOLD ME MY CAR WAS READY TO GO AND IT WASN'T. INSTEAD OF CHECKING THE PROBLEM HE WANTS TO CHARGE ME MORE AFTER HE ALREADY GOT OVER 500$ AND HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO THE CAR. THE PLACE IS CALLED RELIABLE AUTO CENTER LOCATION 789 SANFORD AVE NEWARK NJ 07106. I REALLY WANT MY REFUND FOR MY MONEY BECAUSE I GAVE HIM OVER 500$ CASH AND HE LITERALLY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO MY CAR AND LIED AND SAID MY CAR WAS READY AND ALMOST GOT ME INTO A ACCIDENT.

Electrical System
Filed Aug 10, 202060,000 milesMI

DIFFICULT TO TURN AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHILE I HAD IT AT DEALER FOR OTHER RECALL ISSUES I WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST AS IT WAS NOT A RECALL.I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. I ASKED IF THAT WERE THE CASE WHY GM DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL FOR IT.A CAR THAT WAS ONLY 3 YRS. OLD AND UNDER 60,000MI. SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.I GOOGLED WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO GO OUT IN SUCH A SHORT TIME FRAME AND READ THAT MOST LIKELY IT WAS NOT GREASED OR ASSEMBLED PROPERLY! A FRIEND WHO HAD THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAD TO REPLACE HERS AT HER COST. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE AS IT IS A DANGEROUS DRIVING PROBLEM. AS FAR AS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING THE BACK SEAT HEAT CONTROL WILL SOMETIMES JUST RANDOMLY TURN ON. GM SHOULD BACK THEIR WORK ON THIS RACK AND PINION STEERING DEFECT!

Steering
Filed Aug 9, 2020130,000 milesIN

WHEN GOING AT LOW SPEEDS AND/OR DLE THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GOES OUT. THIS MAKES TURNS AND PARKING VERY DANGEROUS. THE FLUID IS FULL AND THERE IS NO NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING ITSELF. AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT OPERATES NORMALLY. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT WE WERE ON VACATION HAD BEEN DRIVING APPROX 6 HOURS AT ABOUT 70MPH. WHEN COMING OUT OF THE MOUNTAINS I SLOWED DOWN DRAMATICALLY FOR A TIGHT RIGHT CURVE AND FOUND THAT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO POWER STEERING. WE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKED THE FLUID. FLUID WAS FULL. PROBLEM PERSISTED AT LOW SPEED, TURNS AND PARKING. HAVEN'T NOTICED ANY NOISE OR OTHER PROBLEMS. I SEE THERE IS A EXTENDED SERVICE FOR SOME 2010 TRAVERSE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT APPARENTLY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. IF THIS IS SUCH A BIG PROBLEM I BELIEVE THE EXTENDED COVERAGE NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED. THIS COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT.

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 13, 202025 milesGA

MY VEHICLE BEING TRACK BY LAW ENFORCEMENT-MAPPING AND STOP AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK UNDER DIFFERENT VECHILE CODES EBD,EPS,TRAC AND RADIO WAVES BY TELCOMMUNCATIONERS CODING MY CAR MOST RECENTLY STOP ON 7-13-2020 .THIS IS MY COMPLAINT FOR INVESTIGATION. MY TAG IS RTT0049.

Steering
Filed Jul 2, 2020138,000 milesVA

RACK AND PINION IS LOOSE AND WORE OUT. POWER STEERING DOES GOOD TURNING TO THE RIGHT WAY BUT IT IS VERY HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. ACTS LIKE IT GRABS TURNING TO THE LEFT, IT DOES THIS EVERY TIME I DRIVE OR A MECHANIC DRIVES THE CAR, 2010 CHEVY TRANSVERSE.

EngineFire
Filed Jun 30, 2020140,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE REPORT AND POLICE REPORT WERE TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 9, 2020NJ

IT'S DRIVABLE JUST I NOTICED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS LIKE DASHBOARD RADIO GO DIM OCCASIONALLY AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE MAYBE TAKE A HALF HOUR TO AN HOUR FOR THE LIGHTS TO GO REGULAR AND IF I HAVE THE RADIO AT HIGH VOLUME WHILE DRIVING AND I DECREASE SPEED THE VOLUME LOWERS ITSELF JUST A CONCERN THAT IT MAYBE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON BUT NO RECALLS FOR IT. *TR

Engine
Filed Jun 9, 2020170,000 milesMA

RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS TRAVERSE 2010 LTZ FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AFTER 200 MILES ON THE ROAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIGGERED A FEW CODES P0008-P0017-P0420, UPON EXTENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS AT FOUR DIFFERENT PLACES. FROM HIGH END AUTHORIZED CHEVY DEALERS TO LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOPS IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THESE SAME ISSUES WERE RECALLED AND INVESTIGATED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR 2009 ON THESE MODELS AND OBVIOUSLY IT HAS NOT BEEN SOLVE FOR THE 2010. WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS CAR YET, HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE TO TAKE ACTION. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN EMERGENCY AND FINANCIAL CRISIS WITH BIG CAR COMPANIES BEING BAIL OUT. PRIVATE OWNERS LIKE ME DON'T HAVE THE FUNDS TO COVER A REPAIR FOR OVER $3500. THIS WAS DEFINITELY MY MISTAKE BUT I WAS COMING FROM A LONG OWNERSHIPS LINE OF CHEVY CARS FROM CRUZE TO MALIBU AND NOW THE TRAVERSE . BUT THIS ISSUE IS JUST TOO MUCH . THE LIFE TIME OF CHAIN IT IS DESIGNED TO GO ALONG WITH THE ENGINE LIFETIME. OBVIOUSLY THAT ISN'T HAPPENING FOR THE TRAVERSE 2010. PLEASE TAKE ACTION WE NEED A SOLUTION THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD ON THIS VEHICLES. *TR

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jun 8, 2020110,000 milesNM

THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT GOES ON THAT IT HAS BEEN TURNED OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Engine
Filed May 30, 2020NV

VEHICLE WITH 110,000 MILES WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE. HAS CODES P0017 AND P0008 REQUIRING A NEW TIMING CHAIN. TIMING CHAINS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE MOTOR. WHEN DO MOTORS ONLY LAST 100K MILES? THIS KNOWN ISSUE FROM 2009 HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR

Engine
Filed Apr 27, 2020120,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACED BUT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES LATER THE FAILURE HAD REOCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER PATRIOT CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 40 AUTO PARK BLVD, LIMERICK PA, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY TIMING CHAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Engine
Filed Apr 7, 2020140,000 milesIL

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN PULLING TO THE SIDE IF THE ROAD THE CAR JUST SHUT OF AND WENT DEAD. TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR IT WOULDN'T START. HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP AND I NOW HAVE A $8,900 BILL BECAUSE THE ENGINE SEIZED UP DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. SO I NOW HAVE A BIG BLUE PERMANENT YARD FIXTURE BECAUSE WHO CAN AFFORD TO FIX THIS CAR IN THE PANDEMIC. I'VE HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE HAS BEEN ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL TO FIX THIS KNOWN ISSUE? THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. WHY IS CHEVY NOT FIXING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES??

Complaints 1-50 of 669, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2010
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202627200Routine
2025185000Routine
2024144010Routine
202395200Routine
2022101100Routine
202194310Routine
2020235810Above average
2019412320Above average
2018465220Above average
2017361321Fatalities reported
2016292511Fatalities reported
2015314530Above average
2014548710Above average
2013162420Routine
2012354520Above average
2011608541Fatalities reported
2010 — this page669560Above average
2009448820Above average

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse: questions buyers ask

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Traverse years to avoid: owners filed 669 complaints, 2.0 times as many as a typical Traverse year. The most common complaint is about the steering (45%).

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

The steering: 299 of the 669 complaints (45%) are about it. Owners most often say it loses steering assist or the wheel locks (34%), leaks oil or fluid (15%) and loses power (13%). The typical report comes at 69,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have?

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Apr 8, 2021. The largest, 14V266000, covered 1,339,355 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Traverse problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 75,000 miles. For the steering the midpoint is 69,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, EA20002 ("Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure"), was opened Aug 31, 2020 and closed Aug 30, 2024.

Are there service bulletins for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?

The manufacturer filed 1,399 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (246), the electrical system (193) and the transmission (76). They include a service campaign, General Communication, filed Aug 26, 2024. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Apr 8, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.