2011 Chevrolet Traverse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 10%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,279miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 10% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,279 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought a 2011 Traverse a month ago with 93705 miles on it. On the drive home the lights of the dash came on and said traction control off, service stabilitrak, reduced engine power. It wouldn't go past 20 MPH (mind you I'm on a busy street with my four kids). Was able to get it home and called the dealership I got it from and am waiting for a call back.”
NHTSA complaint #11154485, filed 2018-11, 93,705 miles“Driving on the highway in nh in traffic when stabilitrac/reduced power/traction control light came on and car slowed down to 15 MPH on a busy highway. Barely made it off the next exit as car wouldn't go over 10 MPH. Luckily the cars behind me did not slam into me as it was a dangerous situation. A recall is needed is it is a serious safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10684216, filed 2015-02, 105,000 miles“While driving in town (no more than 30 MPH), a beep occurs and an error - no traction control - service stabilitrack - engine power reduced. I am then unable to go over 10 MPH. The check engine light also comes on at the end of this. I have to pull over, stop my car and restart in order to assume regular speed, however, it did happen twice in a drive that was only 10 miles long.”
NHTSA complaint #10935661, filed 2016-12, 106,000 miles“I accelerated from onramp to highway. I released pedal but engine revs rapidly increased and vehicle surged forward toward vehicle in front of me. Brakes did not stop my vehicle . I down shifted to low gear pulled onto shoulder to avoid collision. I applied brakes again .I slowed and shifted to neutral and park . Revs returned to normal and I shut off engine. Vehicle towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10915299, filed 2016-10, 57,000 miles“I was driving from hagerstown md. When my Traverse went from me driving 70mph. To 35 miles ph. It put my Traverse in limp mode it shut down rightwhen iam getting ready to pass I barely got off of 81 south I didn't have enough power to even pull to the side of the highway the throttle body sensor shut down turned off the traction control slowed the engine down to almost a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10663807, filed 2014-12, 68,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 48 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 12% |
| 2012 | 37 | 10% |
| 2011 | 58 | 10% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
204 complaintsSteering
165 complaintsElectronic stability control
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
79 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsFuel system
26 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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