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P0018 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2012, 2010, 2011

What P0018 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

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

"Apr.2015: vehicle constantly stalled, engine light on at less than 60k. oct. 2015: had to replace the starter twice and repair the fly wheel. repair costs=$2,000. engine light still on. timing chain problems, additional $2600 est. costs."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 04/17/2015

"My 2011 chevy traverse check engine light came on, on 9/18/20 and referenced error codes p0009 and p0018. the car is looses power when driven and is getting terrible gas mileage. it only has 111,000 miles on it and has been maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines."

— 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 09/18/2020

"P0019, p0018 stability track issues and reduce engin power and i was driving when happen and the air bag light won't go off"

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 11/04/2020

"My husband and i went to the store with our two kids just to grab some groceries. we live less than 5 miles from the grocery store. on our way home the car started shaking while idling and acted like it was going to stall out on us."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 11/03/2019

"The check engine light came on showing codes p0018 and p0019, the vehicle will start to idle and the traction controls come on and the vehicle goes into safety mode not able to go above 30 miles/hour."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/03/2019

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

Common Causes of P0018 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
2
2011
1
2012
4

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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.

P0018 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