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https://www.communityautoinc.com/blog/diagnosing-intermittent-car-problems
As you can see, it's a bit like chasing a ghost, and there's no easy way out. It's one of those rare cases where you HOPE the car will break down so that the culprit will finally reveal itself.
The article points out a strategy which really amounts to not much more than guessing--to replace the most likely offender. In your case, that might be the throttle positioning sensor, or the wiring or connector that goes to it, or the pedal positioning sensor (under the gas pedal).
Otherwise, the only surefire solution is to have the car break down while the technician has his equipment hooked up to it.
IM LOOKING INTO A ATTORNEY TO HANDLE THIS FOR ME AND WILL GIVE AN UPDATE. ALSO WILL SEE ABOUT A CLASS ACTION AND SEE IF GM DOES SOMETHING.
Why has a recall not been issued? Consumers should not be paying for repairs on crucial electrical safety systems that should be able to span a reasonable vehicle life.
I can do 70-72 and it does just fine on a normal day with dry roads. But the second it’s showy/ icy and you can’t go over 35/40 and everything just turns for the worst. I used to love Chevy’s. However, after this I feel just as screwed over as when ford put the 5.4 Triton Motors in their trucks.
Thank god for having an uncle that’s a certified mechanic, as it’s only going to cost me $170 to fix chevy’s mistake and not $500+ like it would cost me at the dealership 🙄
Keep y’all posted.
I’ve had engine light issues on my 2012 traverse since it was about two years old and the dealer could never replicate it. A little over a year ago it was bad and I found a dealer about an hour away with an experience 30+ years mechanic who was able to fix it, at least for while. I never had the reduced power until today and it happened right after I filled up my gas tank. It felt like the car wouldn’t shift out of first, allowing me to go up to 20 mph and then after driving a little but it let me get up to 40. I needed to get home as I wasn’t going to be stranded during the current situation. After backing in the driveway I turned off the car. When I went to turn it on it struggled to turnover but did start and the same traction control off, reduced power, service stabilitrak, and engine light came on. I’m ready to set this car ablaze but it only has 98,000 miles and I like it besides the fact that I no longer feel safe driving it with my family or alone and am done with GM cars.
So,the question is do I try to find a mechanic to try the fuse box or some cheaper option and try to trade it in. Any suggestions of more problem free suvs?
Hello sassyshamrock,
We truly apologize that you recently experienced this issue with your Traverse. We would like the opportunity to further investigate this matter, and work towards seeking a possible resolution. If you would like our assistance, please PM us your full contact information, VIN, mileage, and the name of your dealership.
Thank you,
Amber N.
GM Customer service there should be a recall on these treaverse. What will it take for someone to lose there life.GM Customer Care
Hey all just had these same issues with our 2015 Traverse. After replacing the left front speed sensor and cleaning the throttle body as some have suggested in various videos and post. I was still getting ABS warning lights and traction control stability messages. I took a closer look at the rear of the hub where the CV axle attaches to the bearing and found a piece of metal stuck to the magnetic ring which was providing a faulty sensor reading. Problem solved. So please before taking it to the dealership$$$$% just double check that the sensor is clean as well as the hub assbly from any debris.
All the best!
SOLVED MY SERVICE TRACTION/STABILITRAC ISSUE. I recently purchased a used 2014 Traverse LTZ. Shortly after, I started receiving most of the "service"stabilitrac/traction control issues, including cruise control off and limited acceleration. Could reach 70 mph, but very slowly. Too fast and shuddering occurred. Long story shortened..... replaced wheel speed sensors, had brake position sensor "relearned", checked numerous other posted fixes. No luck. Daughter and her boyfriend following behind noticed brake lights on, intermittently. Called me on cell about if I was riding the pedal, nope. Left foot lift up on brake pedal, brake lights go off. Next 150 miles holding pedal up... not a single "service" stabilitrac/traction control issue at all. Investigation of brake pedal showed friction wear on the metal stud (that the sensor slides on). Also some wear (free play/slop) in the brake pedal assembly. This caused the pedal to not fully return to up position Temporary fix is heat shrink tubing shim around top fork of brake position sensor. Until I can replace worn brake pedal assembly.
My 2013 Chevy Traverse with 115K miles is also experiencing a complete breakdown. It started with the ignition switch, brake position sensor and now traction control and Stabilitrac issue. VERY DANGEROUS when your driving on the freeway and your car completely dies due to loss of power with your family in the car. If this is a know issue how do you communicate the exact fix to the dealer/mechanic. I've spent thousands on this car and i do not feel safe driving with my family in it. Does anyone know how to contact GM for correct fix? I really just want to trade this in and get a car i can rely on. I dont know if dealers would take it as is. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.