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2009 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 275 repairs.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 176 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
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| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20097000 mi | broken hvac diffuser in celing rear. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 2014115000 miUS $44 | Transmission had just been rebuilt. Felt still slipping at low speeds | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Delaware, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201124000 mi | Upon first starting vehicle, driver's seat heater, window wouldn't go down and doors would not lock. Opened and closed door and they then worked. Dealer couldn't replicate so unable to fix. Has occurred 4 times since. | ||
| Apr 201344000 mi | A/C makes noise and at times & air doesn't seem to come out of the vents like it should at times. | ||
| Jun 201346000 miUS $150 | Had to recharge A/C. Dealer told me to return in couple of weeks to check system for leaks. | ||
| Sep 201680000 mi | rack leaking power steering fluid. Recommended replacing pump and rack. | ||
| Apr 201785000 miUS $230 | Noticed some hesitation so had transmission fluid replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201359000 miUS $300 | Dash was pulled out to repair defroster area, DVD player do not work after that was done. Dealer explained that there was a "internal problem" with radio Defroster did not blow out at top. Heat came out at floor level. Heater on seats was repaired, passenger window was repaired, many other electrical problems | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 20092500 mi | Rear door lock didn't work...fuse was bent and not making contact. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201653600 miUS $1300 | f e shimmy shake less than 400 mi on mew tires.rt frnt strut leaking, replace both frnt struts, f e alignment, road force balance lft front tire | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 200910000 mi | Rubbing type noise was in the steering wheel when turned. Mech. replaced steering shaft but problem was still there. Chevrolet tech line told dealer to replace steering rack problem, solved at this point. | ||
| Sep 201017000 mi | Driver side window trim (exterior window rubber)smelled of mildew | ||
| Feb 201233000 mi | Replaced steering rack again #3 | ||
| Jun 201234000 mi | Replaced body side moulding on 4 doors due to redesign. and replaced wheels due to slight corrosion on center of wheels | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2017115000 miUS $1000 | Catalytic converter failed, check engine light, ECM failed | ||
| May 2018127000 miUS $1400 | AC lines failed, complete replacement required | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Nevada, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201583000 mi | Not sure what AC parts were replace. Power steering hard to use, unsure of parts replaced | ||
| Aug 201699400 mi | Liftgate hydraulic strut failure, covered by a recall. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 201363000 mi | The steering bushing gear was replaced due to knocking noise at low speeds. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maine, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201566000 miUS $500 | Ignition coil #5 failed, had it replaced along with original battery. | ||
| Jul 201677000 miUS $186 | AC needed to be recharged. | ||
| Nov 201684000 miUS $386 | Replaced ignition coil pack 5. Didn't fix the problem. Replaced coil pack 6, which fixed it. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Hampshire, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jul 201121000 mi | Knuckle on rear control arm broken Dealer replaced broken part | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017101360 miC $1500 | Engine light is on. An ignition coil was replaced. They still suspect the trouble with the catalytic converter as well... | ||
| Jan 2018111600 miC $2000 | Replaced some suspension parts, as approved under extended warranty. Did not have any problems, just asked them to check everything to see if any parts are under warranty, and replace if needed. The catalytic converter still needs to be replaced, but no warranty coverage, so I still did not do it...yet. | ||
| Feb 2018111786 miC $457 | Low battery made lost setting for the rear view camera Both catalytic converters have been replaced by the aftermarket replacement parts. 6 spark plugs and one of coils on cylinder#5 | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 20081000 mi | Minor adjustment to passenger side mirror. | ||
| Mar 201016000 mi | Check engine light diagnosed as timing chain issue. Dealer ordered three timing chains for replacement. | ||
| Apr 201016800 mi | Replaced timing chains. | ||
| Jun 201021000 mi | Repaired worn wire for auxiliary outlet. | ||
| Sep 201026000 mi | Replaced 2-way remote start fob and reprogrammed for vehicle. | ||
| Dec 201145000 mi | Drivers heated seat stopped working. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201565000 miUS $1350 | Water pump, O2 sensors, and thermostat all required replacement. | ||
| Jun 201565000 mi | Transmission Clutch Wave Plate needed to be replaced, dealership repaired for no charge. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 201020000 mi | The seatbelt would get stuck and kids couldn't pull it out to put on. It was in the middle row, middle seat. It would constantly jam and be stuck. Chevy said the seatbelt was working the way it was intended to work. Traded vehicle because of this problem. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 20091200 mi | rear wiper motor failed | ||
| Mar 201014000 mi | Crank position sensor caused the check engine light to come on. | ||
| May 201223000 mi | Caliper stuck and destroyed brake shoes on left rear corner. Dealer indicated that this was normal wear, even though the right side showed little wear. Caliper stuck and destroyed brake shoes on left rear corner. Dealer indicated that this was normal wear, even though the right side showed little wear. | ||
| Jul 201228000 mi | Stretched timing chains Check engine light related to stretched timing chains Noise from power steering pump. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201281000 mi | Check Engine light code was emission system vent solenoid. Transmission in reverse was apparently dumping metal into the transmission, causing other gears to slip or not engage at all. Had to use manual to override and skip 3rd gear on more than 1 occasion. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Sep 201246000 miUS $285 | a/c was not blowing to all vents. The sensor switch that told the a/c where we wanted it that needed to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 201138500 mi | Time belt had stretched and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201361000 miUS $80 | Actuator door for changing between defrost, dash and floor vents was no longer funtioning. | ||
| May 201366000 mi | Transmission hesitating when shifting into this and fifth. | ||
| Aug 201490000 miUS $500 | Power steering pump failed. | ||
| Aug 2015103400 miUS $750 | Check engine light was on and engine was running roughly. Faulty fuel injector was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201686400 miUS $250 | Transmission was hanging on shifts, and was also sometimes unable to shift into lower gears on highway during passing situations. Transmission reflash was completed first, then wave plate was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016110000 miUS $45 | HVAC was only blowing hot air. Blend door actuator was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014141000 miUS $680 | Two sensors were replaced. Fluid changed. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201464000 mi | Transmission froze-up and wouldn't shift gears automatically. | ||
| Mar 201572000 miUS $200 | Front struts locked; not re-cycling up and down. Both front struts replaced. Work was done under warrantee. Problem occurred during a previous visit when car was on a lift for over 4 hours. Evidently, debris fell into strut chamber. | ||
| Jul 201577700 miUS $86 | Tire pressure valve indicator had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201579000 miUS $296 | Front end struts had to be replaced due to collection of fluid inside both units | ||
| Mar 2017102800 miUS $654 | Needed to replace outer tie rod on left side that also required an alignment. Also replace break pads and rotors on front end. | ||
| Sep 2017114000 miUS $512 | Car does not run smooth. Hesitation when accelerating from light or going up hill. Diagnosed as needing new spark plugs and coils. Engine light has not come on and, therefore, a computer code was not available. Can"t make necessary repairs until engine codes are available. Cost of changing all the plugs and 6 coils is est. at $1200. | ||
| Nov 2017116000 mi | Replacement of torque converter | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201135000 mi | air bag light | ||
| Jul 201378300 mi | Replaced water pump under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Mississippi, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Feb 201350000 miUS $500 | Lost a lot of coolant as I was pulling into the driveway. I had the car towed to dealer and the Water Pump was replace under the 5yr/60,000mi Powertrain Warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 201130000 mi | SES light came on and scanned code P0008. Took it to dealer and they applied TSB. | ||
| Feb 201451200 miUS $450 | Power steering pump | ||
| Oct 201458000 mi | Engine Timing Chain replaced under warranty HVAC actuator replaced. No ac in front only warm air. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Nov 201690000 miUS $30 | Emissions related sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017109450 miUS $3200 | bushings and rear shocks replaced. Rebuild transmission | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jan 201475000 mi | Water Pump went out on a trip with the family. Pulled into Chevy Dealership along the way. Repair was made that day. No cost to the customer since Warranty covered the repair. | ||
| Jan 2015US $2000 | Valve bodies had to be replaced on Traverse or they could have replaced the transmission. I went with valve body replacement. Car has under 100,000 miles but is over the 5 year power train warranty period. | ||
| Jul 201595000 mi | The Transmission Control Module needs to be replaced. Found transmission fluid leak on my garage floor, probably result of recent repairs. I was over it, moved on to a Dodge Grand Caravan. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Apr 2009400 mi | Air Bag service light came on. Dealer represents Internal PPS Module Failure. There were no parts availble. Pulled passager seat from other car on the lot and replaced. Module most be enbedded in the seat? Issued resolved under new car warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201352700 mi | Discovered large pool of red fluid under my car. Took it to local dealer and was told it was the water pump, which was under a recall. | ||
| Aug 201353400 miUS $200 | AC was not blowing from the panel, everything blew out of the floor vent. Right front window would not go up from the driver's side control. | ||
| Oct 201355300 miUS $150 | Check engine light came on. Took vehicle to auto part store for free diagnosis and was told 1 of the 4 oxygen sensors was bad. Purchased new sensor and replaced the part myself. | ||
| Jan 201457200 mi | Check engine light on. Auto part store unable to specify code. Dealer's service advisor unable to specify code. I looked at his computer and saw ignition voltage. I had battery tested at auto part store, it was bad. New battery fixed it... | ||
| Mar 201458000 miUS $175 | There are four O2 sensors in the Traverse. I have no replaced two. 2 down, 2 to go. | ||
| Jun 201460000 mi | August 2013 the window control panel at driver's seat replaced b/c front passenger window would not go up from driver's side. Now, rear driver's side passenger window will not go up. Window control panel on driver's seat replaced again. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Puerto Rico Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201445500 miUS $300 | Rack and pinion damaged. Bushings damaged and motor mounts. Water pump replaced due leak after. Steering position sensor | ||
| May 201554400 miUS $120 | Battery reasched EOL. Route 66 warranty refund 50% of total cost. | ||
| Jun 201554000 miUS $300 | Low potency on low revolutions. Ignition coil #4 damaged. Also replace spark plugs. | ||
| Sep 201558000 miUS $150 | Ignition coils #3 and #5 damaged | ||
| Sep 201674000 miUS $65 | Joint seal damaged on exhaust system. Loss of engine power because that. | ||
| Oct 201674500 miUS $300 | Engine and transmission mount points wear out | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Alberta, Canada Jun 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 201272120 miC $356 | Oil change & License Plate light fixture replacement. Mechanic couldn't install, but owner did in 5 minutes. | ||
| Nov 201485500 miC $1100 | Steering pump, gear replacements (recall and wear and tear) | ||
| Jul 201591640 miC $560 | Leaking valve cover, spark plug miss firing. | ||
| Dec 2017117180 miC $3220 | Main engine seal leaking. Cost to change seals with the timing chain kit replacement only 500 more. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201137000 mi | front door windows jumped going up and down. window frames replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States May 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jun 201124000 mi | Squeaking noise in steering | ||
| Feb 201235000 mi | Unclear if squeaking noise in steering still present when traded, since only squeaked in hot weather. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Saudi Arabia Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201012400 mi | engine light on dashboard | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201022320 mi | Squeaking in steering. Dealer believes it is rack and pinion problem and has ordered new assembly. They have also noted a suspected transmission fluid leak and added dye to figure out where it is when I take it in for steering work. Transmission seal leaking. Replaced $8 gasket under warranty. Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Apparently some gear teeth were worn/defective. | ||
| Apr 201125920 mi | Rattling noises coming from left front wheel. Mechanic said it was a broken seal in suspension. Replaced both left and right side seals. Noises gone. | ||
| Apr 201354860 miC $200 | Squeaking while turning. | ||
| Jun 201356420 mi | Jury still out on whether this is a problem. Car has been vibrating at certain RPM. Dealer says it's just fuel economy settings in transmission controls that are leaving the engine to chug instead of shifting down. Problem seems new to us. | ||
| Apr 201469420 miC $300 | Leaking strut, front right | ||
| Mar 201688040 miC $1000 | Swaying at highway speeds. Needed rear upper control arms replaced. Rusting had sped up deterioration of bushings. | ||
| Jul 201691420 miC $2300 | Mechanic noted front suspension problems during inspection. Strut leaking. Replaced assembly and stabilizer bar kit at same time. Muffler leaking. | ||
| Aug 201692320 mi | Clunking noise during low speed steering. Mechanic replaced the parts they put in last repair visit at no cost. | ||
| Mar 201792380 miC $1000 | Suspension Control Arm, Lower Both **NO EXTRA LABOUR** Boot cracked upon removal of Left Front Axle Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Left Front | ||
| Dec 2017102920 miC $175 | Car struggled to start at -27C. Replaced battery. | ||
| Mar 2018103540 miC $800 | Engine mounts replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20096200 mi | irregular shift pattern in transmission...still not fixed...have to take back for further investigation into problem | ||
| Apr 201014260 mi | irregular shift patterns under little acceleration...feels like transmission wobbles at times mass airflow sensor the dealership switched my winter tires over to summer...when doing this they scraped every chrome wheel...dealership admitted their mistake and sent out every wheel to be refinished...rental car provided at no charge | ||
| Jul 201017340 mi | same as usual...shifting just isn't smooth...the dealer thinks its computer problem..i think it's torque converter problem. i will try their latest fix and see what happens rubber trip, lower right windshield broken...plastic clips that hold it in place broke accelerator stuck open on wide open throttle for about 5 sec...dealership could not find problem or duplicate problem | ||
| Sep 201019840 mi | Poor shifting still a problem. Had dealer put computer back tom original setting. New setting was causing poor fuel economy. Will have to move to next level with GM to resolve this problem. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201329200 mi | Dealer replaced both front stabilizer links. No charge under my extended warranty | ||
| May 201329000 mi | Brake pedal squeaking. Dealer lubed. No charge under extended warranty | ||
| Nov 201438000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump. Had to take back to dealer twice. First install had bad gasket I was told. Had clunking noise in steering when going over small bumps at low speeds. Replaced steering column bushings | ||
| Dec 201439000 mi | Water pump leaking. had to return to dealer twice, first time repairs attempted still leaked. | ||
| Mar 201540000 mi | Replaced the rack PN 22902261 because of noise and shock felt in the steering when going over a bump. Third time for various steering suspension issues in the last 6-9 months. | ||
| Sep 201541000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering shaft. Was the fourth time with suspension or steering noises. I think they finally fixed them all. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201246500 mi | timing chain cover gasket | ||
| Nov 201367000 mi | water pump failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 2021146000 miUS $550 | Plug and related | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Louisiana, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 200914000 mi | Rear view mirror screen had a line in it. Replaced the mirror | ||
| Feb 201019000 mi | Rattle in the exhaust system. Squeaky steering wheel. Fixed rattle. | ||
| Oct 201029000 mi | Squeaky steering gear. | ||
| Aug 201139500 mi | Too much play in the steering wheel. They propely torqued the steering shaft. | ||
| Apr 201243000 miUS $395 | Had to replace the drivers seat lumbar mechanism. | ||
| Oct 201249000 miUS $343 | No heat on passenger side of vehicle. Rt temp door actuator stuck. Replaced RT temp door actuator. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Apr 20093000 mi | Had a floor mat retention clip re-installed because it had become detached(very minor). | ||
| May 201015000 mi | HVAC Actuator diagnosed as slow - causing slow changes between heat and A/C. New parts ordered. | ||
| Jan 201124700 mi | Timing chain stretched. Engine was removed from car, timing chains were replaced, engine was put back into car. | ||
| Oct 201134500 mi | We had some work to fix some trim issues prior to the warranty being up. This include some damaged weatherstripping on the doors, a rear A/C vent that had fallen out, and some play in the driver seat track that was tightened. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201022000 mi | Vanity mirror on passenger side warped. Dealership replaced the entire passenger side visor. Driver's seat lumbar support would not deflate. Parts replaced. Panel on driver's seat with controls for seat, lumbar, etc., did not fit properly. Part was reassembled correctly. Driver's side floor mat anchor (part that stays in the floor) broke. New anchor installed. Steering wheel squeaks when turning, sometimes louder than others. Part ordered. | ||
| Mar 201132000 mi | The vehicle was due for an oil change (computer said 5% and the "change oil" message was displayed). After changing the oil, the check engine light has not come back on. Possible that fresh oil fixed the problem. | ||
| Aug 201141000 mi | Squeaking when turning steering wheel, noticed a very long time ago but not repaired due to parts not available for a day and dealer's reluctance to keep vehicle over night. Vehicle finally repaired by replacing the steering rack. Hinge on driver side vanity mirror cover broke. Dealer replaced entire visor. Air conditioner often blows only cool air. One day it worse fine, the next it hardly works at all. It worked fine the day the dealer had it. Suspect the condenser fan and plan to return vehicle to dealer in the next week. | ||
| Apr 201247700 mi | Check engine codes indicated problem codes from the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor. Diagnosis is worn timing chain. | ||
| May 201250000 mi | Replaced timing chain under manufacturer's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. | ||
| Oct 201255800 miUS $100 | Water pump leaking, replaced. Air conditioner intermittently does not cool. Replaced two hoses, still not cooling. | ||
| Aug 201370000 miUS $100 | A/C system had only 1.5 lbs of refrigerant. Dye test revealed leaking front evaporator. Evaporator replaced. | ||
| Jun 201483000 miUS $74 | Passenger side sun visor mirror door broke. (2nd time.) First time was repaired under warranty. This time, I ordered the part (new) online from a Chevrolet dealer and installed it myself. | ||
| Nov 201489700 mi | Power steering occasionally (some days often) has no power when moving from a stop. Fortunately, right before I took it in we received a letter from Chevrolet offering to replace the power steering pump at no charge. Problem fixed. | ||
| Dec 2015102000 miUS $410 | Leak in radiator tank. Radiator replaced. (Attached to A/C condensor, so removal and replacement of freon is part of the job). 3.5 hours labor. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201120400 mi | The oil change life sensor had to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Sep 201645000 miUS $150 | a/c evac and recharge dye to find leak | ||
| Nov 201656200 miUS $3200 | Rebuilt transmission due to metal filings from wave plates GM knew this and extended the transmission warranty but never notified me shop filled out paperwork to forward to gm. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Sep 200910000 mi | Paint on rear passenger door bubbled. Front passenger dash trim warped and protruding from dash. Trim was to be replaced at previous trip and was not replaced as advised. Request for trim piece to once again be replaced. More damage done to trim piece from mechanic looking/fooling with piece. | ||
| Feb 201018500 miUS $40 | Trim piece on console not fitting properly. Had to be replaced. But dealer says no means by which to properly fix the trim. I am stuck with a poor appearance on my dash/console. | ||
| Sep 201029000 mi | Hand pillar on right front passenger side leaks when the vehicle gets wet, i.e. from rain or car wash, etc... | ||
| Jul 201143000 miUS $150 | Air conditioner was blowing warm air. Dealership detected vehicle low on freon, however, not able to explain reason for low freon as no leaks were detected. | ||
| Aug 201143000 mi | Determined AC compressor was bad. It then caused damage to the evaporator. Electrical issue apparent, however, could not detect without exuberant expense to owner. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Washington, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201350000 miUS $230 | I noted hesitation to dealer, computer revealed multiple events, so they recommended fuel injector cleaning. Seemed to fixed the problem. | ||
| Apr 201466500 mi | Water pump started leaking thru weep hole. Puddle underneath. Dealer replaced water pump under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201473000 miUS $300 | Airbag light came on. GM says no comm with Airbag module. Standard and Extended warranty would not cover it. GM offered 1/2 of repair bill so I paid $300 | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20092000 miUS $30 | Moaning in power steering. P/Strg pump ordered, not problem, in my opinion as a retired GM manager. | ||
| Mar 201010000 miUS $40 | Trans shifting problem, sloppy shifting. Followed TSB and reprogrammed transmission, now working great. | ||
| Jan 201241000 mi | A/C not cool. 1.25 pounds of freon gone. Evacuate and recharge system, add dye, inspect for leaks. No leaks found. Second time in 6 months. | ||
| Apr 201477300 miUS $550 | no a/c. evacuate/recharge. no problem found. manual seat riser broken, would not hold seat in upright position. service tire pressure monitor system light on. 2 sensors in rear wheels were replaced. | ||
| May 201586900 mi | A/C has been an ongoing problem. 5 repairs in the 88,000 miles, since new. This time, a/c was evacuated, recharged and an actuator was replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Maryland, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20108000 mi | Cam actuator fouled due to "dirty oil" after 8k miles. Oil life meter indicated another 15% oil life. Actuator replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201020000 mi | Replaced engine valve actuator for 2nd time due to sludging. Oil-life indicator not reliable. Mechanic recommended switching to synthetic oil to reduce sludging. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Georgia, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201360000 miUS $100 | Compressor replaced, AC charged. | ||
| Aug 201361000 miUS $48 | Rear tailgate supports | ||
| Jan 201578200 miUS $100 | Diagnosed carbon build-up and misfires. Did not have $250 service. | ||
| Sep 201581000 miUS $100 | Needed new struts | ||
| Jul 201692200 miUS $100 | Struts Freon low | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201015500 mi | Had a rattle in the front drivers side of Traverse they tried lubricating the strut worked for about a week. They then replaced a strut boot. Did not work. They finally replaced the complete strut and mount. Problem solved for now. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201123000 mi | Timing chain replacement | ||
| Mar 201236000 mi | Rear tailgate hydraulics were replaced. | ||
| Jun 201354000 miUS $900 | Replace front struts and springs | ||
| Jul 201467300 miUS $500 | Replaced damaged left front wheel hub | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Quebec, Canada Sep 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 201014880 mi | The front right shock absorber would rattle at low speed over bumps. Shock replaced and problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201345880 miC $180 | Replaced the right front stabilizer bar end link | ||
| Sep 201457660 miC $450 | Check engine lit up because of a faulty purge solenoid on the gas tank | ||
| Jun 201563240 miC $300 | Rear wheel bearing was loose and seized, required a lot of work to remove. | ||
| Jan 201651620 miC $300 | rear left wheel bearing rear upper control arms needed replacement on both sides | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201581000 miUS $100 | Got an oil pressure low, stop engine immediately. Oil was added but mechanic said it was the communication system acting up. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201562900 miUS $299 | Seized Rear Brake rotor | ||
| Nov 201568400 miUS $130 | Rear stablizer water pump | ||
| May 201672600 mi | The AC was recharged last summer and this summer was not working again. Dealer recharged the system with dye and thinks there is a small leak. It is currently working but needs to go back to check for leaks in the system. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201130000 miUS $278 | Leaking Gas Cap. Gas Cap Replaced | ||
| Feb 201476000 miUS $110 | Plate cover on torque bar that connects engine place wrong causing clank sound when accelerating. | ||
| Jun 201480000 miUS $266 | Refrigerant leak, then AC compressor replaced | ||
| Nov 201485000 mi | Squeaks turning steering wheel. Power steering pump replaced. | ||
| May 2017105000 miUS $110 | Warm air, AC recharged | ||
| Oct 2017108816 miUS $1516 | replaced rear a/c lines | ||
| Nov 2017111484 miUS $304 | no air coming from vents | ||
| May 2018116145 miUS $5507 | Shift problems | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201029000 mi | timing belt/chain needed to be replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015133700 miUS $1700 | Replaced struts | ||
| Mar 2015138000 miUS $3700 | Wave plate broken causing much damage. Complete trany overhaul | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017148800 miC $1224 | Damage to the under-dash fusebox due to corrosion; shorted a couple of fuse sockets. Box needed replacement. Symptoms: rapidly dying battery, headlamps, turn/marker lights, wipers, door locks not working or inconsistent Damage to BCM likely as a result, rear-view camera not working, BCM not relaying all signals. BCM replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 201021000 mi | Rear Seat Belt Plastic shroud broke off. Dealer ordered part and replaced it. Part name: "Goes into". | ||
| Jun 201162000 mi | Passenger Seat Sensor for Air Bag deployment. Determines if someone is in the seat or not. Module in seat went bad out of warranty. Air bags would not deploy. GM replaced module with a Good Will warranty. Thanks to GM. | ||
| Aug 201165000 miUS $92 | Traverse would not start. Determined the issue was a FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. It took two towed trips to the dealer to find out the problem. Called GM Customer Service. They offered Good Will Warranty. Accepted and appreciated. | ||
| Oct 201170000 mi | AWD system MASS AIR FLOW DEVICE needed to be replaced. The DIC system in Traverse alerted to the problem, message that Stabilitrak disabled. | ||
| Nov 201172500 mi | Stabilitrak error message back after 3 weeks. The wiring from the Mass Air Flow device was too short. Dealer lengthened the wiring to prevent shorts. Problem solved. Very Happy. | ||
| Jan 201281000 mi | The Traverse DIC warned that the Stabilitrak was off. Could not be turned back on. Took to dealer. Dealer talked to Company Techs. Bottom line, replace the Traverse's computer. All troubles have been corrected. No problems since. | ||
| Jan 201384300 miUS $200 | Headlight bulb had to be replaced. Required to remove front air dam and inner wheel fender to access light bulb. | ||
| Oct 2013133000 miUS $638 | Original Water pump failed at 133K Miles. Check engine light on. Detemined that the Valve covers have to be replaced. Oil leaking into Fuel injection syetem causing Emissons. | ||
| Jan 2014115700 mi | CEL. First two trips to dealers replace oil cap and clean fuel system. Then say valve cover gaskets failed, possibly caused by clogged PCV. Allowed air to be sucked into engine, upset emissions. After repair by indy gas mileage has gone up. Check engine lite has come on and will not go off after repeated efforts. Now they have discovered that one side of the Engine burns leaner than the other. Shop took car to dealer, which found a partially clogged screen in one of the fuel rails. | ||
| May 2014144000 miUS $285 | Rear Sensa Shocks had to be replaced. Lasted 144K Miles. Shop simply replaced shocks and Traverse was back to normal handling. | ||
| Nov 2014153000 mi | Transmission Failed. Did not attempt to repair. Traded in for a used GMC Yukon XL. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201583000 mi | Transmission wave plates replaced for 3rd, 5th and R gears. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Iowa, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201465000 miUS $300 | Front stabilizer bar was broken in the middle. Mechanic was surprised to see it completely broke. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2009 - May 2018 | |||
| Aug 20091240 mi | ABS lights came on, problem found to be bad electrical connection. Fixed first time. | ||
| Jan 201112400 mi | 'Service All Wheel Drive' message briefly appeared on DIC as well as message 'All Wheel Drive Off'. No other warning lights on. Dealer unable to replicate. Have since seen 'Service All Wheel Drive' message again. Seat belt in second row in driver's side is not working well. Difficult to do up seat belt, not always clicks well. Parts ordered, awaiting dealer. | ||
| Dec 201126040 mi | There was also a loose steering issue that was being caused by the rack. The shuddering was the tires. We had a very difficult time getting the dealer to diagnose problem with the combined issues. | ||
| Jun 201340300 mi | 4 tires replaced under warranty due to noise and performance issues. Ties and struts also repaired as leaking. | ||
| Sep 201562000 miC $200 | Steering rack replaced. Luckily had extended warranty and only paid deductible | ||
| Feb 201886800 miC $500 | Replace brakes | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201380800 mi | Started running rough. Engine light blinked, indicating serious problem. Design issue with spark plug tubes causing oil leak in head. Head re-machined for new tubes. | ||
| Nov 201387000 mi | Original Motorcraft battery died instantly. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 20095000 mi | NAV unit would freeze console tray sliding door replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20092000 mi | High pitch whining noise present from under hood (driver side) when key left in accessory setting and when first starting up. Noise not present other times. | ||
| Sep 20108000 mi | Household-type electrical outlet in rear replaced-not working. Also fixed seat belt recall and performed routine maintenance. | ||
| Jun 201436000 mi | Steering rack failed and was replaced. Replace failed rear wiper arm. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Oklahoma, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201262000 miUS $92 | Front Ac is not blowing cold air (it does occasionally) rear air is working. Car was 1/2 pound low on freon had it charged. Worked for a day and then back to blowing air but not cold. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 201014000 mi | Heard a noise from the steering column. Was told there was a recall notice issued by GM on replacing the steering rack. The car has been in the shop for over 7 days due to the technicians not being able to bleed the air out of the system. | ||
| May 201122000 mi | Brake pedal squeak - dealer tried, but did not fix Passenger air vent - replaced with broken part, new part ordered Rattle in passenger door - fixed. Numerous rattle in dash now appearing - overall the car is not a quality car! New air vent installed. Brake pedal squeaking - not fixed Passenger air vent not working - replaced with another broken unit! The dealer had the car for a week to fix something simple. Rattle in passenger door - fixed New rattles in the dash - poor overall quality | ||
| Nov 201129000 mi | For the 2nd time in less than a year, I had the steering gear replaced. Also had the steering pump replaced as it was making a noise. One week later, got an error code on the emissions system. Had the solenoid valve replaced. | ||
| Apr 201455000 miUS $500 | The steering rack was leaking and needed to be replaced. GM paid 75% of the costs due to this being a recurring issue on the car. | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20096000 mi | Check engine light. Sensor on transmission replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201697000 miUS $2400 | evaporator coil had a leak that required replacement. Dash had to be removed to replace coil. Part $500, labor the remainder of cost. | ||
| Aug 2017120000 miUS $1300 | Power steering leaking requiring replacement. Leaking in linkage boots | ||
| Sep 2018124000 miUS $4000 | Replaced entire transmission. Third gear problem. Defective plate in transmission. Out of warranty by 4,,000 miles | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Oct 201125000 mi | Power Steering Column Leaking | ||
| Chevrolet Traverse in Minnesota, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201284300 mi | Reprogrammed computer for check engine code. | ||
| Jun 201286000 mi | Timing chain and associated components replaced. Water pump replaced as well. | ||
| Nov 201298000 miUS $300 | Cracked Head bad o2 sensor | ||
| Apr 2013104200 miUS $90 | Oil leak from intake manifold. When the head was replaced the dealer didn't install the gasket that seals the intake manifold correctly. amplifier failure | ||
2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Traverse in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jun 201452000 miUS $200 | Broken rear spring replaced both rear | ||
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