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It’s hard now a days to find a honest mechanic , we need more people in this world like this mechanic

I just put an engine in an awd Traverse a few weeks ago! I see a ton of these with timing chain failures and or locked up engines. I can pull an engine/trans out the bottom or out the top on these. The traverse I had recently done I removed the front bumper, headlights, core support, rad and condenser and then I removed the engine trans and transfer case out the top/through the front of the vehicle. Been watching y’all videos for awhile I enjoy your videos a lot and it’s a blessing that your wife is so supportive of you and your business love y’all’s videos!

I have a 2011 Traverse and the only real issues I had was the purge valve, wheel steering rack and the power steering pump and they was all replaced. Outside of that everything else was of little convenience. I get my oil change every 5 to 6 months at the Chevy dealership with full synthetic oil and I have never had any transmission issues. People say the Traverse is a bad vehicle and complain about it but I see lots of these vehicles on the road🤷🏿‍♂️. You need to do more videos with " top 5 problems ".

I so appreciate your honesty as a mechanic!!! Please do more videos. I love your sense of humor as well and wife for helping you out ❤😊 I am in the market of looking for another vehicle. I was considering a Traverse because of the 3 row seating and the size is nice. I am so glad for taking the time to research the pros and cons of being vehicle of choice before actually buying! I officially scratched the Traverse off my list. Not sure about the 2nd generation. Moving onto a used Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander

I own the 2010 Chevy traverse and yes I agree with him 💯 percent I'll never own another one they are a pain to work on

I don't know where you got your information from. I have been using my Traverse LT since 2010, and it's still going strong. Regularly service and currently on 178,000 km. I LOVED IT!

I own a 2012 traverse, and I had the same knocking noise when it started and went away within a minute, then when you accelerated the car, the knocking would return. It had 141k miles. It had oil, I never ran it dry, never overheated on me. and came to find out my cylinder #3 was broken from the cam shaft. The mechanic took pictures and sent me everything as they worked on my car. Now, it has a remanufactor motor in it since my extended warranty covered my motor 😀😀. But other than that, I haven't had any other problems with my car. It drives awesome, very comfortable, and i still have it.

Thanks for taking time from your busy shop for the educational video 👍 That coolant fitting 😮

He's correct on everything. Change those fluids frequently. The coolant line problem could be fixed with a hose clam A direct connection to the rubber to nozzle like it should be.

That's very adorable of your family to help another family this is why we all keep coming back because aside from the vast knowledge you share you and your family are just good people

thank you man!!. I just got a 2012. the speakers are blown I heard that's normal for these. but I'm more concerned about extending the life of my vehicle. I need to save this and when I get this check from my new job I'm a start getting my ride all way together. this is nicest thing I ever owned. it must be decent if the car doctor drives one!! lol appreciate ya

Thank you for your time, you put into, and information in the video.

It was the “ knocking like the 👮‍♂️ for me 😂😂💀

Excellent video

Thank you for this video my wife drives a 2017 Traverse and it’s been giving issues especially with sucking up gas like it’s water and when cold starting it makes a weird rattling sound but you don’t here it once it’s running not when you turn it off and on again after it’s been driven for a while but every morning cold start it makes that noise Thanks again for all your helpful videos

Great content! Keep it up doc

Thank you for posting these informative videos that educate people. I do have a question for you. You mentioned GDI in this video, I have heard nothing good about GDI engine's. What is your opinion on GDI ?

Thanks for the video. I've been doing research because I have a chance to buy one cheap that has a transmission shudder. I'm going to test drive it and try adding an additive to fix the shudder. If it fixes it, I'll buy it and flip it.

You hit this right on 💯 everybody I talk to I steer them away from the equinox 2.4 Ecotec also. Also junk. All GM 3.6. Even some Cadillac’s have it. The Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L is actually awesome and very reliable if synthetic oil changes every 5k and change out the plastic oil cooler. Agreed that the stupid Motorad t’stat housing can be junk, but overall our 219K mile example doesn’t burn oil and is great power too! This is one instance where I praise the 3.6L Pentastar.

I have the Enclave and I definitely had to change my timing chain. Good thing it was still running before I changed it though

Look and sound like Marlon Wayons😁 Appreciate the info brotha definitely helped me understand better about mine (2017 standard Traverse) bought brand new, and still have.. Your #1 problem is exactly what is wrong with mine, Purge Valve.. Also I have (what I believe) is a bad ECT part... My temp gage is showing that my car.is cold when it really isn't, the fan comes on and A/C doesn't work when the gage is not working... turn car off and fan continues to run for a little bit... so gotta do something fast I live in HOT FLORIDA 😓😓 😂

Another great video

You should make a top 5 vehicles, one for SUVs, compact vehicles, trucks, etc. Youll definitely get the views and will make your channel grow.

Good vid and I agree with your comments

You are an honorable man for giving the customer his money back. You surely didn’t have to.

Thank you so much for your review. I've been thinking about buying a used Traverse for business...No way.

I never really see trans issues but with it having a dipstick I see people change it. I would switch it out for AC line leaks. Good video

Like you said. The 3.6 isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires a lot of love. Our 2016 Acadia has been a phenomenal car since new. Regular Transmission drain and fills and I change the oil every 4K with pennzoil platinum 5/30 with oem filter. Every timing chain failure I see is either due to extended OCI or the engine literally has no oil in it. These 3.6s love to eat oil.

5 problems without watching the video are purge valve issues intake manifold gaskets leaking transmission issues timing chain issues plastic fittings breaking loose or possible leakage

Great video man ,how much do you think the timing chain would cost on average?

you should do a top five problems with the 09-12 ford escapes. Just bought a used one not to long ago curious to know what I should specifically look out for thanks!

Anyone that has 2007-2014 Tahoe has the same problem with the coolant hose from the water pump over time it will break get it from Dorman made with Aluminum works very well.

Look, I completely agree, it's a garbage car. I would have never gotten it when my wife asked to get one if I knew anything about all the bad issues. Here's a good list of what I've replaced also. Starter motor (slowly died and killed 2 batteries with it, pulling 500 amps on startup intermittently for a while until it finally smoked the starter to a slow crank only) Coolant lines shown in the video Wheel bearings Power steering pump (it's been much better since replacing with Valvoline Maxlife ATF, in your video it looks like the OEM type fluid, chevy now calls for dexron II/III ATF in new ones and old ones to fix this) PCV Oil consumption problems that caused Catalytic converters to get completely plugged and blew out the flex on the Y pipe.... Alternator shorted B+ terminal to ground and almost caused a fire. Get this, the ECU was constantly outputting 11-12v signal on the L terminal and it killed 2 other alternator regulators before i figured out that it wasn't just junk reman' units. Now I have completely bypassed the smart control of the L terminal and have it on a constant charge of 14.2v from a signal generator wired and mounted in the engine bay. Transmission code for failing to see pressure during a shift in time, this still needs fixed soon. And of course the timing chains/Cam phasers. My phasers were so bad with rattle on startup, I thought the chain was shot too and ended up doing them all anyway. I also put a new oil pump on because it was giving me low oil pressure faults, either due to the oil pump being bad or due to something in the chain tensioning system allowing too much oil to bypass. BTW - I did the timing chains WITHOUT dropping the engine or frame. Just did it with everything still in place in the engine bay. It wasn't too terrible to do and it only took a little more than 12 hours because I took the time to clean and replace every single gasket that came off, including valve covers, spark plug seals, and cleaned all the valve covers out to get rid of any and all old crap oil so no bits and chunks would get stuck in the oil passageways. These cars are complete crap and sometimes I wish the thing would just break bad enough that I can't fix it. but I always look at the alternative that a car in decent shape of good quality (Anything toyota from before 2015) is going to cost 5x more than this car does. If the transmission finally lets go, that's it for me and this crapmobile. I didn't own this vehicle until it was already at 155k, and the last vehicle I bought with 130k on the clock, lasted til 345k and only got rid of it due to hail damage and being able to recoup all my invested money in it from the last 13 years of ownership.

Yeah I agree with your assessments. I would stay away from those vehicles unless you're mechanically inclined and can work on them yourself it's really not a wise investment to buy one of these vehicles second hands. Too risky IMO!

Ah man! So sorry this vehicle has been a bad purchase for you and the one you sold it to. I guess don't touch another one to buy, don't be tempted! But darn, I feel sad for you. Nice you did the right thing and bought it back. You are good people! Also nice your going to use some of the good parts to help others in need.

I've got a 2010 Buick enclave. It definitely made me into a better mechanic. ;)

My woman has the same car were getting rid of right now.. kind of the kind of car to run away from in the market 💯 timing chains common all day as well.. especially with lack of maintenance..

Check the adjusting cam sprocket for internal failure.

6:30 the transmission fail because you can't change the filter. New fluid will not go through a dirty filter.

Mine broke down right in front of GM head quarters 😒 🙄 😑 😤 I really liked that SUV burning oil between oil changes Trans began to slip the timing chain I could hear slip brought it home on AAA flat bed several times.

I have a 2012 Acadia , with 150,000 all i replaced was tie rods and one ignition coil and the every day stuff like brakes . Been a pretty good car . Change the oil every 5,000 and Transmission oil about 30,000 all is good.

Just changed out my high Pressure pump , fuel rail sensor, bank 2 sensor 2 02 sensor, and cleaned out my clogged fuel injectors. It was causing my car to jerk/ stutter smoke out the tail pipe. kept getting the stability tracked and limp mode

😂i laughed so hard when it broke, i was like nope don't touch that LMAO SNAP!

Alex can you tell a lifter noise from a rod bearing noise just with your stethoscope or do you have to open it up to diagnose? Thanks so much for all your help!

'18 Traverse I had just enough room to do the rear plugs.

What’s your thoughts about the newer Toyota highlanders? Maybe from about 2019-2023 , v6 engines

We have a 2015 traverse. It’s been parked outside in 96-110 degree weather for over a week and now I can’t access the DIC. We are preparing to sell and I need the odometer reading. Is there a work around to access or am I out of luck?

All new vehicles are built with space at a premium under the hood . Engineers don't care about serviceability. They have limited space to include the normal things like AC compressor, Alternator, power steering pump etc . Add in all the other optional equipment and things get really tight . Engines being surrounded by lots of room those days long gone and not going to return .

Alex I having a fluctuate in rpm at idle with ac on and in gear and park what could it be thanks in advance

Good advice. Can you give any tips and thoughts on a 2014 Buick LaCrosse Premium 3.6 Front Wheel Drive? I rarely see Buicks mentioned in car repair videos, and I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. Lol

I have an old pontiac G5 with a parasitic draw. Battery ground was redone, as well as the alternator replaced. But yet still kills the battery after 2 days or so. Any ideas where to look next??

2011 Chevy traverse 235kmi. Timing chain ✔️ Transmission ✔️ Control arms ✔️ No AC ✔️ New window control board ✔️ No wiper fluid pump ✔️ And now:stabilitrac light, abs light, traction control light, misfire in 3 and 5 cylinder ✔️ When do i send it to the back 40?

Dang! That's loud knocking in that engine. If rack and pinion seals leak, try AT 205 seal conditioner. It really works. It's not just snake oil. It'll fix the seals for about a year. Then you'll have to add some more.

What's your thoughts on a 2008 chevy trailblazer with the 4.2 inline 6 i had mine for 6 years when i got it it only had 70k now it has 223k on it don't burn oil in 12:28 between oil changes

Ive replaced literally everything in mine,only reason I’ve dropped so much into it is, low miles and my whole family fits in it

What about the idle control valve? Where is that?

You can change all plugs with out pulling intake... Ive done it on an enclave

I have a 2010 traverse LT why would my radiator fan turn on when I start my vehicle and stay on even when I'm driving until I turn my vehicle off

What AWD vehicle with room do u suggest?

Hello I have a random question. I’m looking at starting a junk removal business and I want a reliable powerful truck to pull. I prefer an older truck. I really like the f250 7.3 but they are hard to come by. In your opinion what wound be my best bet? Could you give me like 3 options. Thank you.

How much does it cost to replace turbocharger on Chevy Cruze 2012?

What do you think of the 2018 Ford Escape 4 cylinder 1.5

its amazing how far dorman has come. years ago, i wouldnt have trusted a license plate holder from dorman if they made one. i prefer going oem with parts unless theyre stupid expensive, depending on what part, ill go aftermarket. dorman is making things that oem has stopped making and making undated parts to fix plastic parts oem made that cause nothing but issues. good on them for that.

Power steering hose at 4:51 is completely soaked in my traverse smh

My dad's 2009 traverse died completely.. after 120 miles.. we got rid of it and bought a Toyota highlander..

Not to mention the electric problems no charge with new alternator and battery

This is direct injected so what about the carbon builup on the intake valves?

I wish I lived near your shop nobody would touch my car but YOU 😊 have a great day

High maintenance is not the same as hard maintenance due to no space available.

We call them the Chevy Trashverse 😆 🤣 😂

Growing up i was always a die hard chevy person had chevettes cavaliers i beat the snot out of them and they kept on running well not no more i had too many bad experiences with traverses abd impalas i took care if them but the people before i got them not so much needless to say it put a bad taste in my mouth switched to ford and never looked back!!!!!

not going to mention that locking wrench holding up the hood strut? 😂 maybe that is waaay down the list

What is a “valave?”

*Car Wizard has entered the chat with PTSD* 😂😂😂

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bad transmission. canister purge valve sensor plastic emission hoses thermostat n fly wheel the ring of teeth seperated from the flywheel smh 😂. licence plate light holder amd tai light bulb holders melted n burned up

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Definitely problematic model but once u get it right they run great warranty company replaced the transmission in my 09 gmc Acadia. Then I had to replace a motor in it recently. Not cheap at all running great now

oh. i got mine for 2k cash. so i got a pretty good deal. lmao knocking like police!!! dont burn it!! im at like 200k miles. and mine just needs speakers and power steering pump. i need the parts!!! im a persin in need. me and my girl got 2 teenagers. and i need this vehicle ..its our family car we use to take kids eveeywherw cause her car is too small

OIL BURNER FOR SURE!!!!

Same engine in the Buick lacrosse🤔

Transmission fluid change every 30K, naw thats a little extreme. Unless it is a cvt then probably would be best. An automatic transmission every 60K would be fine.

Not to mention changing the headlights smh

Dont let JT the car guy hear you speak about Dorman parts 😂😂🤣

It sounds like General motors Hired the CEO from Boeing 😂

Wow I wonder if someone took the oil out of it on purpose because they didn’t like something about the car seem a bit suspicious if you ask me

High maintenance is not the same as hard maintenance due to no space available. But a good mechanic would know not to ever buy one of those!

I’m doomed just yesterday I got the code p0011 code on my car smh

Its garbage like the acadia. But anyway cool vid

Im sorry man, who ever bought that got that knock from running from the police. They beat the dog shit out of it for a couple days is how that happened.

Mine feels forced 😢

I know one thing them lights need headlight restoration 😂😂

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Vvt or vvtec or bad engines Honda has them too😂😂

Overall its 🔥🗑 vehicle it's a pain in the azz to repair straight P.O.S

10 enclave. These trucks are a nightmare. Stay away from these vehicles.

I can’t stand these vehicles

Chevy Trashverse

Chevy should be ashamed they ever made this piece of crap car