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P0496 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
6
Most Affected
2018, 2011, 2012

What P0496 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

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

"I have had many ongoing issues since car purchase. electrical , air conditioning and injector issues. car does not seem safe. lights go out every few months whilde driving when it is dark. this is very dangerous."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 11/26/2014

"So since 8/02/23 when the vehicle had 54,000 miles it began to give electrical problems. I bought the car 01/16/23 it had only 26,000 miles."

— 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/02/2023

"I went to shell and got Gas on september 7th and september 8th when i started."

— 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/08/2023

"I have a 2018 Chevy Traverse that has been running strange lately. The engine seems to run rough hesitating and stalls. Today 4/4/2022 my check engine light came on with code P0496. I turned off engine and attempted to start again."

— 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/04/2022

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

Common Causes of P0496 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

33.3%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
1
2018
3
2019
1

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

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P0496 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