2012 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of its 354 total complaints. There is no related recall listed, and median mileage at failure was 95,077.5 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 16
- 5% of 354
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 95,078 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel pump and fuel pressure sensor failures cause the fuel gauge to stop working and the engine to reject fuel or lose power without warning.
- Vehicles display "Service Stabilitrak" and "Traction Control Off" messages along with reduced engine power, sometimes limiting speed to around 20 mph even at highway speeds.
- A burning or raw gas smell enters the cabin during these episodes, occurring repeatedly over months.
- Some owners report the engine stalling or shutting off entirely while in motion on highways or city streets.
- Shuddering or RPM and speedometer fluctuation occur at certain speeds, with some owners linking it to throttle body oil blow-by.
When 2012 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 11, 2014, latest Oct 9, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Traverse, which is 5% of its 354 total complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse fuel system?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint category.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Traverse?
- The median mileage at failure among complaints in this category is 95,077.5 miles.
- What symptoms do 2012 Traverse owners report with fuel system issues?
- Owners report fuel pump and sensor failures, stalling or sudden loss of power, Stabilitrak and traction control warnings, and a fuel smell entering the cabin.