2012 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has 117 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
117
Engine complaints
20%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“White smoke was coming out the car and my car eventually sat on fire. I had to call the fire department.. fire department stated that it was a electrical issue”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have?
NHTSA has 117 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse engine — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.