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C0561 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Vacuum Sensor A/B Correlation

NHTSA Reports
2
Severity
High
Most Affected
2010, 2013
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What C0561 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

C0561 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Vacuum Sensor A/B Correlation. This code relates to the chassis system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

2 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2010-2013. Most reports come from the 2010, 2013 model years. The most commonly reported component is Steering,Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (50.0% of reports).

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

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

1
'10
1
'13

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 50%
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 50%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C0561 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
C0561 indicates: Vacuum Sensor A/B Correlation. This is a chassis code. 2 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of C0561 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Steering,Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Electronic Stability Control (Esc). These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is C0561 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
Of 2 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows C0561? ▾
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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