Climate System
Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.
What Owners Say
"Four year old OEM compressor leaked and had to be replaced for $1200"
Anonymous, AR (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"A/C stopped cooling. Assessment by private mechanic indicates that both upper and lower hoses are leaking and that compressor shut down d/t failsafe mechansm"
Anonymous, OK (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"There are five electronic sensors in the heating/cooling system. They are imported from Japan. I've had to replace three of them at almost $500 each. It is a day-long job, and it is 18 mi to the dealer each way. That constitutes a hassle from my perspective, particularly when one of the new units failed within 90 days."
Anonymous, MT (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"The "gate" that separates AC and heat failed. One side of the car had AC while the other side had heat."
Anonymous, (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"I really don't know as my husband handled it."
Anonymous, (2011 Chevrolet Traverse Unsure 3.6-L V6)"THE BLEND DOOR MOROT WENT OUT"
Donald B., IN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"AC was always on"
Anonymous, CA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"You could not change the passenger side temperature. We have had to fix this twice"
Anonymous, UT (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"There is an issues with controlling the air vents when you switch between heating and cooling. Half of the car will switch and the other half won't"
Anonymous, GA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6-L V6)"experienced loss of heat and defrost at times . all this happened when the car was three years old.changing the heater control fixed the problem"
Alan E., WI (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"had to replace the actuator for the passenger side"
Ken B., AL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Repeated Servo failure"
Anonymous, SC (2011 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6-L V6)"I have not had any problems with my car except the air conditioner. It just needed to fix fan, but I did spend $1000 for 100,000 mile check up."
Anonymous, (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"Blower motor ran on high or off."
Anonymous, OH (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"This was the second time . First time was under warrenty"
Anonymous, MN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"The blower on the front vents stopped working"
Brian T., PA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Would not heat or cool. Unit replaced"
Anonymous, VT (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Heater Stoped Working On Pas. SideCosts Over 600.00 To Fix"
Anonymous, GA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Blower prevented defrost from working"
Anonymous, AR (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"A/C suddenly stopped working. Service advisor said freon leaked out when condenser sprung a leak"
Charles M., TX (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"damaged by a rock or some large object that required repalcement"
Donald F., MI (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"this cost me over 2000.00 to get fixed"
John H., NH (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Actuator for the air and heat control broke, they replaced it and re-programmed the heating and air. Automatic window controls on the driver side stopped working, switch needs replacing"
Theodore S., FL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"Evaporator leaked and had to return to dealer 3 times to get repaired"
Anonymous, MO (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Vehicle has been in to the dealership for multiple repairs related to the HVAC system. I have had close to $5,000 worth of work performed on this vehicle due to various issues"
Anonymous, WI (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"All working fine tell had 60,000 mile service completed than with in 3 to 4 days evaporator ‘ sprung a leak’"
Anonymous, FL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Heater Driver Seat Stoped Working"
Anonymous, GA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Driver Seat did not heat for more than 5-7 minutes before shutting off"
B M., NY (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Could not turn off or turn down heat."
Anonymous, OH (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"temp controller valve in front passenger failed and had to be replaced; was not letting warm air on passenger side with heater on during winter months"
Anonymous, MN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Motor on heater door bad. Heater control unit bad"
Alan E., WI (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"heater system stopped delivering heated air to the passenger side of the car. Dealer indicates cost to repair may be a little (??) or might be other than a little. (??) Not repaired yet"
Edward Y., MI (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"could not direct heated air to location needed."
Ed Y., FL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Could not control where the heated (or cooled) air was delivered."
Anonymous, FL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Air conditioning didn't work and replaced valve and recharged it. This is a reoccuring problem that has to be taken care of every couple of years."
Anonymous, (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Parts of the air conditioning lines have been replaced twice due to refrigerant leaks in the life of the vehicle. Most recently, a full assembly of lines was replaced under my dashboard due to a leak confirmed by my local CHEVROLET dealer and a local mom-and-pop technician. I should note that the CHEVROLET dealer was going to charge over 2x for the same repair."
Anonymous, KY (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"The high pressure line leaked and had to be replaced. A/c failed to work at all until this repair was completed."
Anonymous, AZ (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"This was just due to age and corrosion. The car is 10 years old."
Anonymous, (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Had a leak that was hard to find. Got it fixed and it cost $700.00"
Anonymous, IN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse Unsure 3.6-L V6)"Caused by condenser failure. Refrigerant leaked out when in sprung a leak"
Charles M., TX (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Dealer charged me $ 90.00 to put dye in system, but still couldn't locate the leak. I fully think problem will come back this summer. Very frustrating"
Anonymous, IN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6-L V6)"need a new line"
Anonymous, GA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"Recently tried air conditioner and was not getting cold. Dealer looked at it and said multiple leaks in system, but out of 3 year warranty, so $700 to fix. Horrible!!"
Andrew P., PA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"hose leak"
Anonymous, NM (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6-L V6)"Had to have refrigerant filled two days ago. Not sure if it will stay fully charged"
Steve R., IL (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"The refrigerant leaked out and the line needed to be replaced once they found the leak."
Ralph S., WA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6-L V6)"They can't find the leak. I have to have in serviced each spring and it lasts through the summer. It's very annoying."
Jim L., IN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6-L V6)"We assume there is a leak in refrigerant as our cooling has stopped working as efficiently as it used to after being recharged. The blower still works, but the air isn't as cool as it should be."
Anonymous, KY (2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6-L V6)"It has a slow leak. They can't find it's origin, so I have to have it recharged every spring. It is a pain, but I love the vehicle."
Jim L., IN (2011 Chevrolet Traverse 3.6-L V6)
"The compressor is frozen and needs to be replaced"
Anonymous, CA (2011 Chevrolet Traverse Unsure 3.6-L V6)