2011 Chevrolet Traverse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,450miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 3% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After purchasing the vehicle we noticed that the mirror was developing a dark film which kept getting worse. It is now very difficult to see out of the mirror. It has gotten so bad that it is now a safety issue. We are now afraid to drive it because of the possibility of an accident and so it is now parked in the garage and not being driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10851117, filed 2016-03, 100 miles“I went to turn on my windshield wipers because it was raining and the only speed that would work was the fastest speed. Nothing else works except when you turn them on all the way.”
NHTSA complaint #10659487, filed 2014-11, 56,678 miles“Wipers stopped working when I was on the road. Still continue not to work. Which is not fun to drive. Hoping for no rain. Not sure why mine doesn't have a recall being its in the snow state and they are replacing a part. So I am suppose to pay for it myself? Another issue, our windows don't want to roll up back up. Our back right window has gotten stuck down. The button back there and in front won't bring it back up. We have to try it for like an hour, turning the vehicle on and off, reaming on the buttons to get it up. If there is a short circuit somewhere? We can't adjust our mirrors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114919, filed 2018-07, 77,000 miles“My 2011 chevy Traverse was parked in the garage for over an hour when my husband walked in the garage and heard a crackling noise. He began walking around trying to find the noise and saw the back window of the Traverse slowing cracking. When he first observed - there was no holes - only cracking. The cracking continued for unknown length of time. Two holes in the center formed as glass fell out. By the next morning, one large hole in the center had formed. The glass appears to bulge out from the inside of the car. The edges of the glass all around the perimeter of the window are gone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10407008, filed 2011-06, 9,500 miles“The rear support for lift of door failed- vehicle was stationary the driver side windshield wiper failed - vehicle was in motion on highway A/C blows freon through vents- stationary, in motion- has been in shop 3 times condenser, A/C lines have been replaced- still does not hold freon for long”
NHTSA complaint #11233788, filed 2019-07, 79,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V151000Apr 9, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2011–2012, GMC Acadia 2011–2012, Buick Enclave 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This 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.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 5% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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