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Problems with 2015 Chevrolet Traverse ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 31 998 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 13 complaints from 2015 Chevrolet Traverse about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

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Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2015 Chevrolet Traverse

While driving, my reverse camera came on, service engine light, traction control turned off, alerts for parking assist off, service traction control, service stabilitrax. loss engine power and was not able to accelerate over 10mph while flooring the gas. this happened on a low traffic road thankfully or one of my children could have died in an accident. the alerts began while driving down a hill, the engine loss was noted when i turned. apparently there are pages and pages of forums regarding this exact issue with the traverse. how is there not a recall? how many people must die in accidents caused by engine power loss before you do anything?!

While driving, the dash of the traverse will flicker on and off. when this happens, the headunit will restart and flash a couple times before staying on. the back up camera will also turn on randomly, while in motion. when the dash flickers to off, i am not able to use my blinker or see my mileage.

Loud noise coming from the power steering area when i accelerated and turned the steering wheel . this happens when i wanted to park my car. i just changed water sensors , and now it has the evape error . that not really good for under 60000 mile car, its not normal

I have had several instances that have involved service stabilitrek/service traction control lights coming on along with engine power reducing warning. i've lost power and had speed dramatically reduce putting me in dangerous situations. when this happens i am not able to accelerate and vehicle slows to a stop. first time this happened i was on a city street going about 40 mph, second time i had just gotten off the freeway and was making a right turn. i lost steering in addition to the other problems mentioned. i have had it to the dealership 3 times for this issue and it will be going back tomorrow as my husband had this happen again tonight when exiting the freeway. the things the dealership has done have not resolved the issue. first time i took it they said a hose had come loose and engine mount needed to be repaired. the second time i took it they replaced a sensor. third time i took it they could not find any codes indicating what the problem was and the car did not act up when they took it out for a drive. car is also shifting forcefully when i am traveling on the freeway going around 65 mph. it also does this when cruise control is on.

I have owned this vehicle a little over 38 months. the problem began on 6-13-2018 while i was stopped at the end of my driveway. when i shifted out of park there were clicking noises in the dash. this had never happened before. i took it to the dealer who stated it was a solenoid that needed replacing in the dash. it was replaced, but did not solve the problem. there are two of these solenoids so they ordered the other one and that wasn't the problem. i was told that the "housing" for one of these solenoids needed replacing. they had two other 2015 traverses and both of them had the same problem. i was told that the mechanics had never had this type of problem before. i think that the owners of the other two vehicles never paid attention to this noise and/or thought it was normal. my point is that this should be researched to see if these solenoids/housings are faulty. if one fails then you can't get out of park to shift. if they are faulty, then why should i have to pay to have it fixed. thank you for your attention.

Vehicle doesn't turn off when key turned to off position and removed

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that there was an abnormal electrical smoke odor. the contact stated that the check engine warning lights and other warning lights were illuminated. the contact became nauseous but no medical attention was required. on two occasions the vehicle was taken to lake country buick gmc located at 123 5th st ne, devils lake, nd 58301, (701)401-2164 and rydell chevrolet buick gmc cadillac, 2700 s washington st, grand forks, nd 58201, (701)772-7211, to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 37,500.

Recently leased vehicle is a hazard! on different occasions when driving, the vehicle accelerates, decelerates and brakes on its own. transmission caught on fire with no prior warning. the vehicle can not drive straight, it does not move when placed into reverse and sounds like a car badly out of shape. the vehicle bucks and makes loud clunking sounds as if the different speeds could not kick in. the car has never given any warning on the dashboard for all the issues it presents. electrical issues: can not charge phone on it. taken vehicle to the mechanic at the dealership but their reports state no codes available for any possible issue. only until the car started to burn and show smoke, did the mechanics attempt to fix it. report returned shows that the transmission caught on fire with no root cause found, steering wheel and alignment where needed, several pieces known as clutches/pats had to be replaced. all these issues presented driving in street traffic under 40mph and in short distances.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet traverse. while the vehicle was parked, a rodent chewed through the windshield washer fluid reservoir hose and the fog light assembly wires. the windshield washer and fog light failed to operate. the dealer diagnosed and repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there would be no assistance offered to have the vehicle repaired a second time. the approximate failure mileage was 10,700.

Driving my 2015 chevrolet traverse on an expressway at 65 to 70 mph when suddenly the vehicle started to slow down even when pressing on the accelerator. the speed continued decreasing when we noticed that the radio had also shut down. fortunately we were able to make our way to the breakdown lane without any mishap. that's when we notice the engine was also completely shut down. we were fortunate that we were able to pull over without causing an accident. we called the dealership and explained the problem and was puzzled that they were not too concerned about the problem. my wife is not concerned about the safety of this vehicle. i have noticed that complaints have been reporting a similar problem. my vehicle is currently at the dealership and they provided me with a loaner in the meantime. i was told that most likely they will not be able to find any problem with the vehicle. this is not much consolation, to us when we will be returning to florida in the near future and wonder whether this problem will occur again when we are on expressways with five to six lanes, all going 70 mph or more and with little room to get out of the way to safety. looking at other similar issues, what is mentioned as the problem could be the switch, the battery or the alternator, or wiring to all these components. i cannot believe that this issue cannot be diagnosed and remedied immediately before someone gets hurt.

My wife and i were driving our 2015 chevrolet traverse on the interstate traveling at 80mph. when i took my foot off the accelerator the accelerator stayed in the down position and continued to accelerate the vehicle. we were up to 90 mph. i put my feet on the brakes and was able to slow the vehicle to 70mph. the accelerator was still stuck in the floored position and fighting the brakes. i was able to manipulate my foot behind the accelerator and after several attempts to pull the accelerator up it released. there was a loud clunk and we were able to pull the car off the interstate. when the car was placed in park, all the warning lights went on and the engine shut off. the vehicle would no longer start. chevrolet towed the vehicle to the dealership where it was discovered the accelerator sensor and module went 'bad' per the dealer. the sensor malfunction caused the accelerator to stick per the dealership.

Drove my brand new 2015 chevy traverse to work for 2.1 miles, parked, within 15 mins my car caught on fire. totaled. fire dept had to put fire out. tysons corner, va parked at 8281 greensboro drive, tysons, va 22102

Vehicle has intermittent electrical and ignition switch issues. it frequently will not start following multiple attempts at turning the ignition key, and has actually stalled in moving traffic while my wife and child were driving, a clear safety issue. dealership has twice had vehicle for 4-5 days and indicated no trouble found both times. dealership has provided no assistance in contacting gm (joe lunghamer chevrolet, waterford mi). we have video of parked vehicle not turning over in garage following multiple attempts at turning the ignition, which would appear to be an ignition switch or electrical defect. vehicle has on occasion it has stalled shortly after getting underway, also a safety concern if pulling out into moving traffic. dealership has returned vehicle to us without repair

While stopped at a traffic signal, without warning the lights in the dash, went out. the lights in the center das console (for radio, etc) wnet out. all interior liught were out. this lasted for approximately 3 minutes. i could not signal to turn, i did not have any way to determine my vehicle speed or anything about the operating system of the vehicle. after about three minutes all light came back on. this has happended twice in a period of approximately two weeks since i leased the vehicle on 07/25/2015.

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