Not sure I should do this but it has occured 2 times bow. My traverse eccelerator gets stuck down and you cant atop. The only way to stop is put in nutral if you have the time. I am afraid to have my wife deive this. It happened for the 2nd time since I have owned it the other day. The breaks wont worm unless you put it into nutral!!!
2010 Chevrolet Traverse cruise control problems
moderate 22 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 22 cruise control complaints filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2010 Traverse has a well-documented pattern of sudden power loss at highway speed with StabiliTrak warnings—a dangerous defect that recurs even after repair and is not covered under warranty. Separate incidents of stuck accelerator pedal also occur; dealers cannot reliably diagnose or fix either problem.
The 2010 Traverse develops a pattern of sudden, uncontrolled power loss on highways and in traffic—drivers describe crashing through warnings to deceleration from 65 mph down to 15–35 mph without warning. The warning sequence is consistent: chimes, then dashboard messages reading "Service StabiliTrak," "Service Traction Control," and "Engine Power Reduced." Owners report this happens repeatedly over weeks or months, sometimes six times in a single day.
Separate from the power-loss issue, multiple owners report the accelerator pedal sticking or jamming at wide-open throttle while driving at highway speeds. Brakes don't always work in these cases; owners have had to shift to Neutral to regain control.
Dealers diagnose throttle-body failure or internal transmission mode-switch faults as the cause. Owners cite repair costs ranging from $700 to $1,200 and report the throttle-body replacement doesn't always fix the problem—the symptoms recur. GM and Chevy dealerships reportedly acknowledge the issue and note it is not covered under powertrain warranty, even though it affects engine power delivery. Multiple owners report finding online evidence that the problem affects many GM vehicles across model lines and model years, yet no recall has been issued.
Same Chevrolet Traverse cruise control reports on nearby years: 2009 · 2011 · 2012
Failure modes owners describe
Sudden engine power loss with StabiliTrak warnings
While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerates without driver input. Dashboard displays "Service StabiliTrak," "Service Traction Control," and "Engine Power Reduced" warnings preceded by warning chimes. Speed drops from 65 mph to 15–35 mph in seconds, creating rear-end collision risk in traffic.
When: 50,000–74,000 miles; occurs repeatedly over months
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden uncontrolled deceleration on highway; Multiple warning chimes followed by dashboard messages; Cannot accelerate past reduced speed even with pedal pressed; Requires shutdown and restart to regain normal operation; Recurs frequently after restart
Codes mentioned: StabiliTrak fault codes (not explicitly listed by owners), Traction Control fault codes (not explicitly listed by owners)
Repairs/costs cited: Throttle body replacement ($700–$1,200); transmission internal mode switch replacement ($700); throttle body cleaning; sensor cleaning. Multiple owners report throttle-body replacement does not resolve recurring symptoms.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers acknowledge the issue but state throttle-body and power-reduction parts are not covered under powertrain warranty. GM reportedly familiar with the problem but has not issued a recall.
Accelerator pedal sticks at wide-open throttle
Accelerator pedal jams in the floored position while driving, preventing the driver from lifting off. Brake pedal does not respond or is ineffective while stuck throttle is engaged. Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably until driver manually releases pedal or shifts to Neutral.
When: 24,994–56,000 miles; occurs at least twice per owner reporting
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal stuck at floor/wide-open throttle; No pedal return when lifted with foot; Brakes ineffective or unresponsive while throttle stuck; Sudden uncontrolled acceleration from 65 mph to 75–80 mph; Vehicle must be shifted to Neutral to regain control
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer inspections unable to determine cause. No repair completed in reported cases. One owner manually released pedal by hand; another relied on neutral shift and ignition off.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; no recall issued. Dealer unable to diagnose or repair in cases reported.
Cruise control failure after StabiliTrak event
After StabiliTrak and engine power reduction warnings occur, cruise control becomes inoperative. Owners report the cruise control no longer functions after the power-reduction incident resolves.
When: At 50,000+ miles during or immediately after power-reduction event
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control button/function becomes unresponsive; Occurs after StabiliTrak warning sequence; Persists after initial power-reduction event clears
Self-accelerating and self-decelerating behavior
Vehicle accelerates and decelerates on its own without driver input. Reported by new buyer within 3 hours of purchase, suggesting the defect is present from delivery.
When: New vehicle purchase (within 3 hours of delivery)
Symptoms owners cite: Uncontrolled self-acceleration; Uncontrolled self-deceleration; Occurs without driver input
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer told buyer (new to vehicle) it was the buyer's responsibility after 3 hours of ownership.
Synthesized from 22 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Driving on the freeway, suddenly several dings go off and a service stabilitrack light go off, with lights noting the malfunction light is off and that the stabilitrack is off. This was followed by a reduced engine power light, then a slow reduction in engine power to where I could not go over 35 MPH, until I pulled over and repeatedly turned the car on and off. This has happened numerous times…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 22 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 21 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 56,000 and 77,000 miles, with the median around 70,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 56,000; a quarter make it past 77,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Chevrolet/Traverse.
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