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P2138 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2013, 2016, 2012

What P2138 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

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

"As i was driving the truck started flashing several warnings and the check engine light came on. the car would also not accelerate higher than about 20mph. the errors mentioned stabilitrack needs service, engine power reduced, traction control off and others."

— 2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 02/17/2016

"I was driving when my check engine light came on. i got an error message for loss of traction control and service stabilitrack. additional message, engine power reduced but was still able to drive but at a decreased speed."

— 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE • Filed 11/27/2015

"Traveling at roughly 55mph the vehicle started beeping. the car controls began to become hard to steer and without warning the speed in seconds slowed to 15-20 mph."

— 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 04/30/2015

"Stabilitrack message comes on and reduced power for no reason. loses power instantly and have to pull over. turns back on and check engine light still on, but can drive as normal until i turn it off and who knows when it comes back."

— 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 03/15/2018

"2016 chevy traverse engine traction control, stabiltrak problem. engine light came on, display stated reduce speed to 25 mph and the above warning flashed on the dash display. the car lost acceleration power. it happened twice in about a two week period."

— 2016 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 12/27/2017

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

Common Causes of P2138 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

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20%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
2
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P2138 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