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
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ODI filing volume neighbourhood: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT vs nearest complaint-total 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.

18
Complaints
17
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 GMC Terrain
2
2 Volkswagen Tiguan
1
3 Volkswagen GTI
1
4 Pontiac G6
1
5 KIA Forte
1
6 Honda Odyssey
1
7 Ford F-150
1
8 Ford Explorer
1
9 Ford Edge
1
10 Chrysler Sebring
1
11 Chevrolet Equinox
1
12 Chevrolet Captiva
1
13 Cadillac SRX
1
14 Buick Lacrosse
1
15 Buick Enclave
1
16 BMW 528xi
1
17 BMW 328i
1

Recent Complaints

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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

2008 Chrysler Sebring

See attached document for complaint.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

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

2012 KIA Forte

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

2006 Pontiac G6

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

2018 Ford F-150

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

2012 Buick Lacrosse

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

2010 Buick Enclave

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

2014 GMC Terrain

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

2015 Ford Explorer

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

2013 BMW 328i

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

2012 Honda Odyssey

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

2013 Ford Edge

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

2012 BMW 528xi

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

2010 GMC Terrain

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

2011 Volkswagen GTI

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

2014 Chevrolet Captiva

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

2010 Cadillac SRX

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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