2011 Chevrolet Traverse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The most-reported areas: Engine (204), Steering (165), Electronic Stability Control (esc) (103).
Key takeaways
- 608 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 204 | 34% |
| Steering | 165 | 27% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 103 | 17% |
| Power Train | 79 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 67 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 43 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 5% |
| Structure | 21 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 3% |
| Traction Control System | 21 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2025-10-06
In summary, a business is selling unsafe "sidewall patched" used tire. On Sep 20, 2025 I purchased four used tires for my 2011 Chevy Traverse in this business. Mike's Tires Plano [XXX] ) [XXX] [XXX] Ten days later, one of the tires started to have a slow leak. On Oct 5, 2025, I visited a nearby National Tire & Ba...
Steering,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2024-10-08
Components related to timing chain failed, and vehicle is currently available with plans to sell to a salvage yard by 10/25/24. My 9 year old and I were at risk of collision when the vehicle failed. I was driving approximately 70-75 mph when we started to lose power. At 65 mph, I managed to cross 2 lanes of highway t...
Steering,wheels,service Brakes - filed 2024-09-18
As i am driving down the road the service stable trak light and abs lights pop on and the brakes sieze up so bad you cant get the car to stop and brake pedal to unlock as well as when you try to turn the steering wheel locks
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More for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.