While driving to work, I had slowed down behind a bus and as I started to accelerate and car suddenly shuts down. The engine light, stabil trak, traction control off, reduced engine power messages come on. The car suddenly slows down leaving 1-2 minutes to get over. Once this message comes on, the car suddenly starts to shake hard all over and idles really rough. If I try to shift it into any…
2014 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
moderate 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
When does it fail?
Of the 33 engine complaints filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 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
Owners have filed 33 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
While driving at 60 MPH on my morning commute to work, I was about 15 miles into my drive when suddenly the warning lights chime and the stabil trak/reduced engine power, and traction control off warning messages come on. The car suddenly reduces power and takes about 1-2 minutes before all power goes off and car will not drive any more. Once I try to put car in any kind of gear afterwards, car…
While driving in the morning commute to work, the car warning lights suddenly chime with service stabil-trak, reduced engine power, traction control off. The car suddenly starts to slow down. I have about 1-2 minutes before the car will completely shut off. Once it completely shuts down, it starts to rough idle and the whole car shakes. If I try to shift it into any gear, it shuts down…
I was driving about 35-45 MPH increasing speed and the engine on the car started to die, gauges all flashed and warning lights went on all over dash. The gauges all crashed to zero, as it was dying due to running out of gas but at the time it was between 1/2 a tank and 1/4 of a tank. Gave it some gas and it reengaged. Second not on a 2015 new one, I have been driving for a rental, 356…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 33 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 24 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 32,000 and 106,843 miles, with the median around 36,691. A quarter of owners report trouble before 32,000; a quarter make it past 106,843. 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 $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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/2014/Chevrolet/Traverse.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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