2011 Chevrolet Traverse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,736miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 1% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,736 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“2011 Chevrolet Traverse- I bought the truck in 2013 certified, pre-owned for roughly $35k all in from robert Chevrolet. Have had several electrical and mechanical issues with it over the past 2 years. Windows have stopped working numerous times, mirrors as well. Left tail light has gone out 3 times, headlights have had issues as well. Most recently my passenger side step rail snapped off as my 13 year old 115 lb daughter stepped on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725823, filed 2015-06, 25,000 miles“The windshield wipers are inconsistent at turning on when not in the off position. If they turned on, they would stay on until the vehicle was turned off. The only way to ensure the windshield wipers came on (and stayed on) at any requested wiper speed was to have your high beams on. If you turned your high beams on, the dashboard light would come on. If you turned your wipers on, the high beam dashboard light would go out (yet the high beams would still remain on).”
NHTSA complaint #10821929, filed 2016-01, 44,472 miles“The headlight on the passenger side caught on fire where it connects to the wiring system. The vehicle was parked but running in a driveway. This caused about 2000 in damages to the vehichle.”
NHTSA complaint #11043215, filed 2017-11, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights remained illuminated after the brake pedal was released. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 125,470.”
NHTSA complaint #11078976, filed 2018-03, 125,470 miles“My 2011 Chevrolet Traverse just started to have the airbag light on the dashboard go on and stay on. This vehicle has not been in an accident of any kind. ''tis vehicle currently only has 32,000 miles. Hardly driven. Well taken cared for.”
NHTSA complaint #11162875, filed 2018-12Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
204 complaintsSteering
165 complaintsElectronic stability control
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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