2012 Chevrolet Traverse stability control problems
Owners reported stability control problems in 84 complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When stability control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 16 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 79 stability control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the stability control complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Driving on highway, started up hill at 55 MPH in traffic. Following alarms came on: traction control dashboard symbol; stabilitrack off; engine power reduced; traction control disabled. Vehicle immediately slowed to 40 MPH and would not go faster. Online forums indicate this is a throttle body or ECU problem, known to GM at least since 2010. It has been handled on an individual basis depending how much the individual customers complain.
As I was driving the truck started flashing several warnings and the check engine light came on. The car would also not accelerate higher than about 20MPH. The errors mentioned stabilitrack needs service, engine power reduced, traction control off and others. I took it to o'reilly and received error code p2138. Had to pay over 400 to get sensor replaced at dealer but upon further research many others have encountered this same issue and the issue keeps recurring.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- Engine 117 complaints
- Steering 62 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints