2011 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

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

204Engine complaints

33.6%Of all 608 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE204 · 33.6%

STEERING163 · 26.8%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)103 · 16.9%

POWER TRAIN77 · 12.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM66 · 10.9%

Share of the 608 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.

What owners report

“WE CAME TO A BRIEF STOP AT A DRIVE THROUGH LANE (APPROX. 5-10 SECONDS), HARD CRANK OF THE WHEEL LEFT, MILD ACCELERATION, TRAVELED ABOUT 15…”NHTSA complaint 10585341 — filed 04/28/2014

“CONDENSER AND ALL BELTS HAD MAJOR LEAKS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LOST ALL REFRIGERANT IN LESS THAT 24 HOURS.”NHTSA complaint 10578233 — filed 04/08/2014

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MULTIPLE WARNINGS AND LIGHTS CAME ON AND SPEED WAS REDUCED BY THE ENGINE TO 20 MPH FROM 65MPH. IF THERE…”NHTSA complaint 10577416 — filed 04/04/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse: 204 of 608 complaints on file (33.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?

608 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 30 reported injuries, and 1 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.