I have a 2010 Traverse that was purchased brand new by my parents from Chevy dealership. We bought the car from them after passing of my father. We have 88,000 miles on the vehicle and it has been very well maintained with all of the proper oil changes.
Low and behold check engine light comes on and my mechanic tells me the Codes P0008 and P0017 are due to Timing Chain needing to be replaced. He was amazed that it was needed with 88,000 miles. He sent over links about the issues that are known about this 3.6 L engine with both Acadia and Traverse. He said it would have to go to dealer and we would be looking at a cost of about $3500.00.
As I research this issue it seems that this is a known issue and I see that the Acadia owners are receiving letters extending their warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles. I call the dealer…NO GO. I call GM…sorry NO GO. They questioned me on whether or not my mechanic was doing the 172 point check when I bring it in to him…..like that is the reason the Timing Chain went at 88,0000 miles.
This follows 3 months ago my 2013 Chevy Tahoe (bought from Chevy dealer in 2015 who sold me on the 172 point check) with 104,000 miles on it requiring a brand new Transmission. So over the course of 4 months I am supposed to give Chevy over $7000.00 to repair a 2013 Transmission (4000 miles out of warranty) and 2010 Traverse with 88,000 miles just to maintain my vehicles. We are 0-2 with Chevy products. This is so unfortunate because both of these vehicles look fantastic on the outside….but under the cover…they are not well made.
I am open to any suggestions from those that have had similar issue with the 2010 Traverse.
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A 2014 Chevy Traverse having my 2nd timing chain replacement. The first was at about 65,000 miles and covered under my warranty. But this time at 122,500 miles. They say the warranty from that woek was only 2 years it’s almost 3 years. So $3000 to fix this time. Is this common for the 2014. I do about 60 miles a day on open roads very little city driving
I have a 2014 Chevy Traverse. Had timing chain replaced in January of 2018 at about 65,000 miles. Here it is December 10th of 2020 123,000 miles and it’s getting repaced again. Was covered first time under 100,00 miles warranty. But apparently had only a 2 year warranty. For that one. Now costing me $2900 to replace for the 2nd time
its just sad I recently got a 2010 Chevy Traverse and it wont start. Just heard its the timing chain
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I have a 2012 traverse and it has 120,000 on it and it will need a timing chain. This is ridiculous as it will cost upwards $2600. 00. What have they done to cause this to happen to their vehicles? The 2009 were recalled for the same problem. The sad part is, when the oil light goes on to tell me its time for an oil change, the dipstick shows NO OIL.
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Same ! 2010 Traverse needs a timing chain š¤¦š½āāļø Iām still paying a car note .. where is the recall??
There is no recall I called HMC they told me it expired in December 12; 2012 power train. I bought a 2010 traverse 4 months ago . I have the same problem.113,000 miles wen the check engine light is no. Horrible
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