THE ENGINE IN MY 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE DIED. I HAD ONLY HAD 53K MILES ON THE ENGINE. THIS AVERAGES TO AROUND 10K MILES PER YEAR, WHICH IS BELOW AVERAGE USE. I MAINTAINED THE CAR ACCORDING TO THE CAR OPERATING MANUAL WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE AND FULL SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGES PER SCHEDULE ALL AT THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. LEADING UP TO MY ENGINE DYING, THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE SOME CLINKING NOISE, BU…
2014 chevrolet Traverse powertrain problems
moderate 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR HAS JUST LOST POWER. THE DASH GOES CRAZY WITH LIGHTS AND WARNINGS. CHEVY TELLS ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE ISN'T A CODE AND THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. TWICE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND THIS HAS HAPPENED AND ONCE WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT. NOW IT DOES SHIFT REALLY. IT REVS THE RPMS, JERKS, SPUTTERS, AND PUTS WHILE TRYING TO TURN OR ACCELERATE. IT…
AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE ENGINE ACTS LIKE ITS GOING TO STALL OR AS IM TAKING OFF IT JERKS
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 chevrolet Traverse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 35 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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