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C0561 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2010, 2013

What C0561 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"June 2016, approx. 114,000 mi - felt a lurch in stop & go traffic; flashed "service stabilitrak," "service traction control," "backup alerts = off". the check engine light appeared. a few miles down the road when traffic sped up, i realized i only had one gear and could not accelerate above 60mph."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 06/15/2016

"This has now occurred twice within the past 30 days. while in motion, the vehicle transmissions jerks, and speed is immediately reduced to 5mph. the stability control light comes on as does the check engine light. a remote diagnostics scan from on-star identified 3 error codes: c0561, p0700, p182e."

— 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 07/23/2014

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of C0561 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2013
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

C0561 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026