Traverse, 2011 Chevy - Wont start after getting gas?!

Asked by maanonsen May 09, 2019 at 11:56 PM about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Our 2011 Traverse LT - when my wife getss gas, she says it won't start right
away.  It is dead as a dorrnail.  But if she sits and waits 3-4 minutes, then it
turns over and starts rough, then it is fine?  What gives?  Anybody know what is
causing this?  Oh, and there a no (zero) trouble codes to identify the problem?

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to add..my Son thinks it may be the Charcoal Canister off the fuel line? He siad if it was the selonoid purge valve, it would throw a trouble code - and I'm not getting a code??

Yes, I have since found out and thank you for replying Guru516N! It is the selenoid purge valve, about $35-$40 to buy and quite easy to replace. It basically involves removing the clip wiring and tube, and unbolt a 10mm bolt to pop the unit out. Thanks to all who replied! I was just concerned because the Traverse did not throw a trouble code?! I was thinking it might be the charcoal cannister as well, and that part is well over $100.00, The valve is the cheapest fix so I'll try that first and report back!

Sounds like the solenoid purge valve, not expensive($30-$40), not hard to install. Youtube it.

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I'm having the same issue with my 2010 traverse. Replaced internal fuel pump and purge valve with no success.

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I have a 2019 Traverse. I have replaced the Solenoid twice thinking the first replacement may have been defective. It is still happening for me.

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