2011 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 4%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Four times today as I was driving my chevy Traverse the traction control went off, the stability control went off, and a message flashed that I could experience a reduction in power, which happened immediately after the notification. The car barely had enough power to make it safely out of traffic. This happened one other time last year but when we brought it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10659132, filed 2014-11, 110,000 miles“Driving down the interstate at 70 MPH, the dic display error reads stabilitrak needs servicing, traction control off, and reduced engine power. It slowed me down from 70 MPH to 25 MPH in less than 20 seconds. I had to get over 3 lanes of heavy traffic onto the shoulder. This vehicle almost caused a major accident. I know there have been many complaints with GM vehicles regarding this issue. Just how many people have to die before a recall is issued?”
NHTSA complaint #10811258, filed 2015-12, 126,000 miles“I ran out of gasoline while driving but the meter said that the tank was half full. Since, I have run out of gasoline a total of 4 times since owning the vehicle. I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10586297, filed 2014-05, 10,000 miles“I was traveling to work this morning (2/18/15) on a missouri state highway and suddenly power was reduced dramatically on my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. I immediately looked at my dic and noticed the following readings listed: service stable track , engine power reduced , traction control off , service traction control . Also, my check engine light came on as well. I was able to pull over to the shoulder of the highway but my maximum speed was only 15 MPH. I stopped on the shoulder of the highway and put the vehicle in park and then put back in drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10684119, filed 2015-02, 89,000 miles“It has to do with power to the engine being reduced. It has happened to me three times. Each time, I received three error messages ( traction control off , service traction control , service stabilitrak ), each time power reduced to my engine, and each time I paid substantial sums to the dealer to have it fixed, but each time it happened again. The first time I paid dealer #1 about $150 (if I recall correctly) to have them clean carbon from a sensor on the throttle body (which, coincidentally, I've had several problems caused by carbon , according to the dealer #1). …”
NHTSA complaint #10671140, filed 2015-01, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 19 | 8% |
| 2019 | 26 | 6% |
| 2018 | 38 | 8% |
| 2017 | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 | 18 | 11% |
| 2012 | 16 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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