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Complaint 1839850

2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE • ENGINE • incident Nov 10, 2021

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
1839850
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
TRAVERSE
Model Year
2011
Component
ENGINE
Incident Date
Nov 10, 2021
Date Received
Sep 10, 2022
Data As Of
Jul 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

ENGINE

Owner Narrative

Engine failed at 182,000 miles. No warning. No indicator lights. Speed was 45+ miles per hour on 2-lane highway. Loss of engine power resulted in loss of steering control. Very hard to maneuver as vehicle coasted to stop at side of road. Put all occupants in a dangerous situation due to significantly reduced vehicle control. Vehicle would not re-start (or attempt to turn over) after failure. Towed to local shop. Local, trusted auto service center reported engine had “locked up” potentially due to low oil pressure. Again, no indication lights and routine, full oil service completed just 2500 miles prior. Engine was replaced after cost-benefit analysis of current car market prices and availability and the well-maintained condition of the vehicle overall. Concerns: Loss of control. Disappointments: One of many reliability issues with this vehicle that was purchased new in January 2011.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.

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