How many transmission & powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 79 complaints in this area for the 2011 Traverse, which is 13% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 70,000 miles.

What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2011 Traverse?

Multiple owners describe the vehicle rolling backward on inclines when moving their foot from the brake to the accelerator, a pattern that appears repeatedly in NHTSA complaints.

Did the 2011 Traverse transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this component area for the 2011 Traverse, with 0 injuries reported.

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 79 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 13% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. No related recall is listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 79; 13% of 608
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles roll backward on inclines when the driver's foot moves from the brake to the accelerator, even with the transmission in drive.
Owners report the vehicle loses power or hesitates when shifting into third and fourth gear, in one case even after the dealer replaced the transmission module.
Some drivers describe the transmission slamming or lurching when shifting from reverse into drive, with the vehicle only reaching low speeds afterward.
In at least one case a driver could not get the vehicle to stop rolling and had to shift to park and use the emergency brake, resulting in a collision with rocks and a fire hydrant.
Dealers reportedly told several owners that the rollback behavior on inclines was normal operation and offered no repair.

When 2011 Chevrolet Traverse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2011, latest Jul 8, 2021.

79 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2021 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (11).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Traverse model year

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

201066 (10%)
201179 (13%)
201246 (13%)
201328 (17%)
201436 (7%)
201523 (7%)
201637 (13%)
201718 (5%)
2018195 (42%)
2019167 (41%)
202039 (17%)
202115 (17%)
202243 (44%)
202329 (33%)
202418 (13%)
202513 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission & powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?: NHTSA lists 79 complaints in this area for the 2011 Traverse, which is 13% of the 608 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2011 Traverse?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 70,000 miles.
What is the most common transmission complaint on the 2011 Traverse?: Multiple owners describe the vehicle rolling backward on inclines when moving their foot from the brake to the accelerator, a pattern that appears repeatedly in NHTSA complaints.
Did the 2011 Traverse transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this component area for the 2011 Traverse, with 0 injuries reported.