I know their entire power and drive trains are junk. Transmissions are known for failing catastrophically, and the water pumps are driven by the timing chain. So when the pump needs replacing, most shops won't do it unless you do the timing chain as well because you have access to it right then and there. What should be a job that costs a few hundred dollars now costs thousands. Skip to 13:22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5KxRIqD...
Richard, there are a lot of experts in a wide variety of subjects on here. What information are you looking for regarding your Traverse?
by Jerry Wheeler
I know their entire power and drive trains are junk. Transmissions are known for failing catastrophically, and the water pumps are driven by the timing chain. So when the pump needs replacing, most shops won't do it unless you do the timing chain as well because you have access to it right then and there. What should be a job that costs a few hundred dollars now costs thousands. Skip to 13:22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5KxRIqD...
by Jesse Hooton