These compact engines are not always easy to work on! In this video I show an easy way to get to and replace the serpentine belt for a Chevy Traverse or any like model vehicle or year.
You will know your serpentine belt is worn or broken if you notice any of the following – loud squealing, no power steering, overheating, no heat, power loss, battery won’t charge, etc. Most likely all of these symptoms will happen at once since this belt drive the alternator, power steering, air-conditioning, and water pump. If so, it is time to dig in and get this replaced for under $50.
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Does the car need to be jacked up before working on this?
WHAT A PAIN-IN-THE-ASS !!!!
Thank you so much I did not have to replace the belt myself but just bought a 2011 Travers no warranty 20 mins out the lot this happened I've been sleepless fearing engine rod and other major things I've read until I found this vid gave me piece of mind until the mechanic validated what you discribed ty so much I'll be subbing to you for further work on this model.
Great video thanks so much!
I finally did my Enclave water pump, belt, and thermostat last weekend. Took out the fuse box and engine mount instead of doing the wheel well to save my back though. Did need to grind down a new 1/2" breaker bar to fit the belt tensioner though. $11.88 at Walmart.
Quick question looks like an oil leak Is dripping from the top but is not the valve covers what else is a possibility . Any suggestions much appreciated thanks
Just wanted to add, still relevant! And thanks for taking the time to post. About to replace the belt on my 2015 Acadia
Hi there ! Should i replace the tensioner when i replace the water pump and belt ? Tks
Good vid. These cars are a nightmare on wheels tho.
Is the belt on left or right
I love Youtube! Thanks SSLFamilyDad!
This is a royal PITA. Worth paying to have it done. The engineers who designed the position of the alternator and serpentine belt should be taken out and beaten to within an inch of their lives.
Was hearing a noise and thought it was the belt. Now I’m assuming it’s the idler pulley. Picked up a new one at auto part store and realize there is no way to get the bolt out without either lifting engine or removing alternator. Geez GM. Why?
it really helped thanks alot
Thanks for the video I have to replace my belt on my Acadia
can you do it from the top?
Well explain thank you. Can you show us also where and how to change the coolant temperature sensor? I couldnt find it anywhere in youtube. Many thanks.
The power steering wheel on my traverse gets really hard some times while turning! You think i could be the belt or i have to replace the pump?
So I take it it's a 1/2 rachet.?
On my 2008 Saturn Outlook you do not need to pull the inner wheelhouse covers off! TWO plastic attachments under the frame will give you complete access to change belt!
This video was very helpful. Thanx!
How much trouble is it to replace upper motor mount on 09 traverse 3.6
Same engine is on smaller cars where the engine mount is in the way and there is no way to take the belt off without removing the mount and working from the top. How do you support the engine because the oil pan is aluminum and there is a danger of cracking it if you put the jack under the pan?