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2010 Chevrolet Traverse Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 669 total for the year
Median mileage
71,264miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 669 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,264 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The affected parts were not on the list above so I put other. I noticed a green fluid leaking from my car. I automatically thought it was antifreeze. I was told it was a dye in the pink coolant to determine if there was ever a leak. I took it criswell chevy for service and check the leak. The did the oil change and said everything was fine. The leak persisted and I immediately returned to the dealer find out leaks. Today finding out the issue is a leak in the hose and tube AC line. As per the service manager the parts are on back ordered from GM. …”

NHTSA complaint #10521810, filed 2013-06, 54,750 miles

“On sunday I noticed a reddish fluid under the front right corner of the vehicle that had leaked out onto the garage floor. On thursday I took the vehicle in for regular maintenance and have the water pump recall taken care of and had mentioned to the service tech about the fluid I had noticed. The service tech called me later that day to inform me that the mechanic had found that the fluid was coming from the power steering pump and that the rack and pinion had to be replaced at a cost of $1400.00. The vehicle is just over 4 years old and to have this problem is unacceptable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573992, filed 2014-03, 45,000 miles

“Our 2010 chevy Traverse ltz is currently in the shop reference heater/defroster not working and engine light coming on. The vehicle has been in the shop several times this year for AC problems, fluid leaks and numerous sensors failing. The steering problem was discussed with repair facility on several occasions. The problem according to them could not be duplicated. We had to ask the dealership personal to physically set in the vehicle and attempt to turn the steering wheel. A new power steering pump and return hose was replaced total cost $658.93. At present this has solved the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548060, filed 2013-10, 79,169 miles

“Approaching a stop light the stabilitrack light came on then a message reduced engine power. The engine cut itself off. I had to keep under 15 MPH but ever few miles pull over because the reduce engine light comes on and cuts the car off. Very dangerous. Gm you need to do a recall and fix this!”

NHTSA complaint #10683975, filed 2015-02, 80,000 miles

“Check engine light came on 6/19/14. Made appointment for 6/24/14 to have checked and also oil change. Dealer stated there is a $40 charge for putting on the tester for the engine light. Used blue onstar and was told it had to do with the emission and would affect fuel getting to engine and recommended repairs within 7 days. Check engine light went off on the way to dealer. However dealer checked and said everything checked out ok and did not charge. Light came on next day. …”

NHTSA complaint #10615917, filed 2014-07, 81,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202421%
202333%
202211%
202178%
20202712%
201941%
2018163%
201510%
201420%
201311%
201221%
201191%
201081%
2009123%

Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Steering
331 complaints
Engine
178 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
66 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Electronic stability control
57 complaints
Vehicle speed control
42 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Air bags
30 complaints
Seat belts
25 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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