How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Traverse, making up 4% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall for the 2011 model year, though several owners reference a fuel gauge recall that applied to the 2014 Traverse.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among complaints in this category is 86,000 miles.

Did any 2011 Traverse fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 1 fire, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Traverse.

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of its 608 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 86,000 miles. No related recall exists for this year, even though owners point to a similar fuel gauge recall on 2014 models.

Fuel System complaints: 26; 4% of 608
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 86,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel gauge shows an incorrect or fluctuating level, sometimes dropping from full to empty shortly after fueling.
Owners report running out of gas unexpectedly while the gauge indicated a half-full or higher tank.
Some owners note that GM issued a fuel gauge recall for 2014 model-year Traverse vehicles but not for the 2011.
One complaint describes a fuel smell followed by an engine-compartment fire while driving on the highway.
A separate complaint involving crash damage mentions issues with the catalytic converters after purchase.

When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2011, latest Jul 25, 2022.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Jul 2022; peak May 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200910 (2%)
201015 (2%)
201126 (4%)
201216 (5%)
201318 (11%)
201424 (4%)
201512 (4%)
20169 (3%)
20179 (2%)
201837 (8%)
201926 (6%)
202019 (8%)
20213 (3%)
20223 (3%)
20235 (6%)
20245 (4%)
20252 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse have?: NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Traverse, making up 4% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall for the 2011 model year, though several owners reference a fuel gauge recall that applied to the 2014 Traverse.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among complaints in this category is 86,000 miles.
Did any 2011 Traverse fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 1 fire, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Traverse.