2010 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

178Engine complaints

26.6%Of all 668 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING328 · 49.1%

ENGINE178 · 26.6%

POWER TRAIN66 · 9.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM59 · 8.8%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)57 · 8.5%

Share of the 668 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF 55MPH WHEN I HEARD A DING SOUND, MY STABILITRAK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DASH…”NHTSA complaint 10562048 — filed 01/29/2014

“THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAMPION CHEVROLET FOR A RECALL FOR A FAILING WATER PUMP SEAL. DURING THAT ANALYSIS, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK…”NHTSA complaint 10558680 — filed 01/06/2014

“FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE STEERING SECTION...LIKE IT NEEDED OIL. WE CHECKED THE FLUID AND NOTICED IT WAS LOW. WE…”NHTSA complaint 10515686 — filed 06/07/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse: 178 of 668 complaints on file (26.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

668 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.