Worst 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 328 | 6 | 1 | 74,871 mi | |
| ENGINE | 178 | — | 3 | 89,423 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 66 | 1 | 1 | 88,021 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | — | 2 | 78,278 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 57 | — | — | 92,561 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 41 | 1 | — | 77,585 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 29 | 8 | — | 86,812 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | — | — | 84,506 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 25 | 2 | — | 75,721 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 2 | — | 80,360 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 75,046 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 79,804 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 2 | 1 | 101,700 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 67,213 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 81,298 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | — | 37,867 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 75,387 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 59,150 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 64,132 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 50,500 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | — | — | 73,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 3,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi |
Recalls for 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,414,224 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Chevrolet Traverse Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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