2011 Chevrolet Traverse electrical system problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle is notorious for multiple electrical failures. The alternator fried the battery fried, both of which were replaced. This vehicle still wouldn't start. The wiring harness to the PCM is notorious for having shorts. The pcm itself is notorious for going out really early. This vehicle is…”
filed Apr 10, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the engine was still running independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that water was entering the hood of the vehicle causing the vehicle to have electrical issues and…”
filed Aug 4, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Traverse | 5 | 25% |
| 2025 Traverse | 44 | 26% |
| 2024 Traverse | 19 | 15% |
| 2023 Traverse | 18 | 21% |
| 2022 Traverse | 17 | 18% |
| 2021 Traverse | 22 | 26% |
| 2020 Traverse | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 Traverse | 110 | 28% |
| 2018 Traverse | 100 | 22% |
| 2017 Traverse | 22 | 6% |
| 2016 Traverse | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 Traverse | 28 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.