Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
18 NHTSA complaints about power train:driveline:chain/belt issues across 11 makes and 17 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
18 filings · 17 models · 11 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 18 ODI rows
- MODELS 17 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 11 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #416 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#416 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 17 models). Open GMC Terrain (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT severity reading
The standout signal for power train:driveline:chain/belt is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 18 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare GMC Terrain against ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE on filing totals before treating power train:driveline:chain/belt volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Terrain | |
| 2 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| 3 | Volkswagen GTI | |
| 4 | Pontiac G6 | |
| 5 | KIA Forte | |
| 6 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 7 | Ford F-150 | |
| 8 | Ford Explorer | |
| 9 | Ford Edge | |
| 10 | Chrysler Sebring | |
| 11 | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| 12 | Chevrolet Captiva | |
| 13 | Cadillac SRX | |
| 14 | Buick Lacrosse | |
| 15 | Buick Enclave | |
| 16 | BMW 528xi | |
| 17 | BMW 328i |
Recent Complaints
The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shook and decelerated abnormally. The vehicle was take
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that her husband discovered that the timing chain had failed. In addition, there was an excessive consumption of oil causing the contact t
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Th
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac G6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Midas. The
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the vehicle, and the steering wheel started shaking abnormally. There w
The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact restarted the vehi
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnos
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an ind
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wa
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timi
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made ticking sounds. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment for th
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a faulty oxygen sensor, the mechanic informed her that the water pump needed to be repla
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Terrain. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing the acceleration pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated the vehicle was rest
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed tha
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was stopped for either a traffic sign or traffic light, the engine would make a grinding noise. The conta
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shift independently into third gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminate
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