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2011 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has 48 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Steering
165
Engine
107
Powertrain
70
Other
65
Electrical
48
Speed Control
43
Airbags
33
Structure
15
Seat Belts
15
Brakes
10
Visibility
10
Suspension
9
Lights
6
Fuel System
6
Tires
3

48

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 6, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThis vehicle is notorious for multiple electrical failures. The alternator fried the battery fried, ...
Jul 1, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, t...
Nov 10, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERMAIN WINDOW SWITCHES HAVE FAILED AND THE WIPERS DO NOT WORK ON THE HIGHEST SETTING.
Dec 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSMY SERVICE AIRBAGS FRONT DRIVER WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR NO RADIO NO BLUE TOOTH
Nov 6, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINESITTING IN THE PARKING LOT WAITING FOR MY DAUGHTER TO GET OUT OF SCHOOL ALL OF A SUDDEN IT SMELLS HO...
Oct 26, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE SPEAKERS WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS EITHER WET OR COLD OUTSIDE. ASIDE FROM THE STEREO NOT WOR...
Oct 4, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMY MECHANIC SAID MY TIMING CHAIN IS LOOSE & THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. ALSO MY RADIO GOES REAL LOW IN...
May 9, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETAKATA RECALL, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR DOWN AN INTERSTATE AND THE COOLANT HAD LEAKED OUT AND OVERHEATED...
Feb 25, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ...
Feb 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHIS IS TOWARD CHEVROLET AND ANY OTHER VEHICLE MAKERS THAT REQUIRE EXCESSIVE USE OF DEALERSHIPS FOR ...
Jan 30, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEWHILE DRIVING MY 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT ON HIGHWAY WITH 130,000 MILES ON IT WHEN MY TRAVERSE LOST A...
Jan 3, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY TRAVERSE HAS BEEN LOOSING POWER TRACK CONTROL CUTS OFF AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. AT TIMES IT DOE...
Jan 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDRIVERS INFORMATION CENTER DOES NOT WORK IN DAYLIGHT. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND NOTHING IS WORKING...
Dec 8, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)STABILITY TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. I HAVE A 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE. PROBLEMS ERUPTED AFTER I ...
Sep 26, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE, STAB...
Aug 23, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLESS THEN A YEAR AGO THE BATTERY GAUGE STARTED DIPPING BELOW 14V TO 12V PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. ...
Jul 28, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTAKATE RECALL AFTER TURNING CAR ON IT DRIVING THE GAGES GO DEAD NOT WORKING AND AC BUTTONS WILL NOT ...
Jul 26, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. WHILE OPENING THE LIFTGATE WITH THE KEY FOB, THE LIF...
Mar 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERWIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS ON THE ROAD. STILL CONTINUE NOT TO WORK. WHICH IS NOT FUN TO DRIVE...
Feb 21, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 45 MPH MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LOCKS STARTED LOCKING ...

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