2012 Chevrolet Traverse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 11%of 354 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,814miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 11% of the 354 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,814 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this Traverse back in october of 2019. I had it 2 months and it started winding and the power steering was making an awful noise I called the dealer I purchased it from cash for cars I'm graham, north carolina and they told me there's nothing they can do. Also the rear seat belts in the back seat fell apart within a week of having it. I paid 13,000 dollars for the SUV and I just want it safe for my children.”
NHTSA complaint #11315342, filed 2020-02, 75,000 miles“I was driving at about 50mph the check traction control lights came on the check stabilitrack came on then it said traction control on then off my vehicle lost power and I couldnt steer. Luckily no cars were coming on the dark winding road I was on as I was stuck no lights or anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11291529, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles“When I shut my car door, the radio stayed on, I unlocked the car and re opened the door and manually turned it of. This was the 17th of august,2015. From then on, I turned the radio off manually all the time. On the 21 of august, 2015, the air conditioner did not cool the car, it blew out warm air till I arrived at my destination. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764643, filed 2015-09, 23,648 miles“Takata recall driving down the road and traction control off, stabilitrak service, and ABS light came on. Engine light also. Sick in tired of throwing money into this Traverse. I love the SUV but I can't afford all of this mechanical issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11243933, filed 2019-08, 125,000 miles“My car has been very well taken care of and still is only at 70,000 miles. Prior to a 1000 mile road time with my husband and two children I went in for a regular maintenance and to prep for the trip. After getting back my struts went out, apparently a chevy defect. After paying upwards of $1,000.00 to replace and check everything we headed on the road. No less that 60 miles from home, while going 65 on the freeway, my car lost all power. Power steering, AC, the whole thing just shut down! …”
NHTSA complaint #11222393, filed 2019-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 16 | 9% |
| 2024 | 15 | 10% |
| 2023 | 10 | 11% |
| 2022 | 29 | 29% |
| 2021 | 22 | 24% |
| 2020 | 57 | 24% |
| 2019 | 96 | 23% |
| 2018 | 109 | 23% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 24 | 8% |
| 2014 | 48 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 12% |
| 2012 | 38 | 11% |
| 2011 | 57 | 9% |
| 2010 | 32 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
115 complaintsElectronic stability control
84 complaintsSteering
62 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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