Received a letter from gm that my car might have a leaking water pump seal. (it does because i have had to add coolant) . the letter states that for the next 2 years chevy will add coolant as needed. why not recall the car and replace the water pump. it is not going to magically stop leaking in 2 years. *tr
Water pump replaced in march 2013, covered under warranty. hvac actuator also replaced at this time. 2000 mile trip made after repair and upon return engine suffered catastrophic failure on april 2, 2013. diagnosis catastrophic failure of the 3rd cylinder. cause unknown. occurred during morning commute on heavily trafficked highway. children were in car when it stalled. had to be pushed from center lane of traffic and then towed to dealer. one week after car returned from engine replacement, leak appeared in hvac. leak repaired and car retrieved april 29, 2013. a week to the day of the car being repaired, service stabilitrak system light came on. power steering seemed non existent and check engine light appeared. this problem required replacement of internal mode switch, reprogramming of electronic control module and transmission control module. car retrieved may 7, 2013. car returned but steering wheel still difficult to turn and squeaks when in use. problem seems to worsen with increasing temperatures. additionally, radio will not always shut off after driver door opened. service stated they could not reproduce problem but happens frequently to driver. 4 serious service requirements in two months for a 2.5 year old car with under 60k miles. chevrolet certainly doesn't make a vehicle to last and this vehicle is certainly not a car to call safe or reliable. *tr
For months and months i heard a noise from the steering section...like it needed oil. we checked the fluid and noticed it was low. we have to repeat the fluid every month or so. i was driving and all of a sudden my steering became stuck. now i need $1000+ repairs for a vehicle that is only 3 years old w/ 40,000 miles. this is unfair. *tr
Vehicle was driven back home after a 20 min journey. switched vehicle off, removed keys, i came back to remove last bag from vehicle - white smoke was coming from under hood. tried to put out with a small fire extinguisher. flames now coming from hood and out of front grille. called 911. within 20 mins car was a total loss, with damage to adjacent home. informed insurer and gm customer care. gm claims dept have investigated and no gm fault determined. 18 month old vehicle must not catch fire by itself, more action required. vehicle is now in the hands of our insurer. please note we are in canada - we also have informed transport - but we feel the us authorities should be aware. seabright, nova scotia, b3z 3a3. *tr
I purchased our 2010 traverse new in september of 2009. we have experienced the power steering failure and replacement 3 times. the power steering gear was replaced at 9500 miles, at 35,000 miles, and now it is out again at 48,000 miles. i have a check engine light that won't go off, now they are telling me my timing chain needs replaced based on the codes detected from the computer. i have tried to get gm, and or a local dealer to work with me on these on going issues, and they could care less. *tr