2009 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
- several times · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- lift gate · 4 records
- stopped working · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Purchased from honda of slidell, louisiana around 1 1/2 year ago. Has had engine problems, electrical and ac problems since purchased. The engine has to be replaced. The car is crap! Ac system has to be replaced.
ODI 11219721
Electrical System · Engine
Takara recall- my vehicle is leaking oil to the engine which is causing it to go through my exhaust..i have kept my vehicle with maintenance updated..i tried reaching out to chevy mcgarth - no response..so i looked this up because the mechanic stated that the issues going on with my car should have had an warranty on it..because this is my fault
ODI 11187091
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 09' traverse started to shudder intermittently on acceleration and then the service engine light (sel) came on. I had the car diagnosed and the code was a p0302 (misfire cyl). I had the car serviced and repaired by an ase certified mechanic. All coils and spark plugs were replaced along with fuel inj service, performance restore (oil, gaskets, etc). No discrepancies were noted with previous coils/plugs. The car…
ODI 11180828
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I have a chevy traverser 2009 105k miles on it, it have all king of problems, 3 years and don't pass emission test, i have spend around $2500 on it since i bought this vehichcle, unfortunate on 3 times i have bring the veicle to the dealer and ignition coils changed on first visit, they told me to change the catalitic converters on 2nd visit i did, and now on my last intent the dealer service department say i have…
ODI 11139451
Electrical System
The wiring harnesses in the a-pillar and b-pillar are not sealed from water. Water is getting into them and shorting out the speakers. This causes the warning chimes for seatbelt, backup camera and engine light to not sound. After a rain water can be poured out of the speakers connection box. Has been going on for 5 years.
ODI 11133512
Electrical System
The trunk door closed down on me and the sensor did not send a signal to make the door go back up. I was pinned down to the bottom of the car and had to pull myself out very quickly, but not without minor injury to the back of my left arm. The vehicle was turned on and in park, in a parking lot. I was unable to pop the trunk, when my husband pressed the button to make it automatically go up. That's when, after…
1 injury
ODI 11118920
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Unsafe car to drive in with my kids. I have no traction control and very sporadic power loss! I was driving with my kids going about 30mph and spun out of control around a curve with my kids in the car. Thank the lord no one was hurt and neither was the vehicle. I try to take off from a light or stop sign and it'll either take off super fast and almost hit the car in front of me, or take off slow with no power and…
ODI 11154917
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle has stalled several times with complete power loss. Fails to crank or turn on. Had starter replaced and continues to do same thing.
ODI 11104833
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the power failure indicator illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact called mcelveen buick gmc at [redacted] (located at [redacted], summerville, sc 29483) and was informed that there…
ODI 11093194
Electrical System · Power Train
While spouse was driving vehicle with kids on expressway, the vehicle shut off by itself. Spouse pulled over and waited about 10 minutes before vehicle started again. Couple of days later, vehicle would not start at all. Took to dealer a couple of weeks later as vehicle still would not start. Dealer found the electronic chassis module(ecm) was shorted. There is a known recall for this same vehicle and symptoms.…
ODI 11022935
Electrical System
All of my speakers except the tweeters don't work. Two of them cut in and out and are extremely long when do come back on. Also water are in the door power/speaker connectors causing corrosion to some of the electrical components.
ODI 11243402
Air Bags · Electrical System · Suspension
Air bags light keeps turning on , my front suspension keeps rattling keep fixing it and can't find the problem , my seat belts keep breaking, we have a elictrical problem sometimes things work and sometimes it don't , and tail gate jerks sometimes when closing.
ODI 11092700
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the warning indicators for the air bags, service engine, and low beam headlights shorted several times. The contact smelled a burning odor near the front of the vehicle several times. The vehicle was repaired several times by the dealer, but the failure recurred. While driving at an unknown…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10938527
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the windshield wipers were activated but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v240000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10809941
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
After opening the lift gate my wife was hit in the head when the lift gate came down and hit her . I ordered new struts thinking this was the problem . After replacing the struts , the lift gate still falls without warning , and has hit her and i on 4-6 occasions .received a letter from gm about the problem , but as of 09-08-2015 there is no solution to the problem. How many more times must we be hit ? The rear…
1 injury
ODI 10762281
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving and several lights came on. Traction control, check stabilitrack, and engine power is reduced came on at once. A lot of people are having this problem and have to pay for it. There needs to be some type of recall. I use this car for my everyday use. Please help. *tr
ODI 10633143
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
We have had multiple issues with the 09 chevy traverse. The check engine light came on so we ran test on it. The test came back that there were 4 sensors that went out. We went and purchased those 4 sensors and reset the computer and within an hour the check engine light was back on for those sensors. We then went and replaced the sensors once again and the same thing happened. The next thing that happened was the…
ODI 10778161
Electrical System · Tires · Wheels
The tire pressure monitoring system warning light wont go out. This light came on and flashed and then went off. We had the dealer check it, but they said that this was normal. It came on again a month later, but went off. It was checked by dealer again. A few days later it came back on and stayed on. The dealer keeps saying its a quirk in the system for the car, but this sounds like bs. It may be a failed sensor…
ODI 10606456
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle lost power and the battery was completely drained. All the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. Also, while the vehicle was parked, it started to roll away. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to standards. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
ODI 10658847
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the electronic locking system failed causing and a passenger became locked inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current was 106,000.
ODI 10595544
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
The window control panel doesn't work at all. I am worried about a possible electrical fire. Other years for this vehicle are under recall. *tr
ODI 10564845
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I took it in because the a/c stop working and they founded the leaked. Also mentioned a recalled but didn't list on my receipt. My low beam headlights burned out too. I think there is an electrical problem but the dealer won't admit. Claimed repairs are normal wear and tear. I wish they had told me this before i bought this car brand new. *tr
ODI 10508939
Electrical System · Steering
The traverse will not turn at certain speeds without excessive pressure to the steering wheel. I can't park in tight spaces, making turns greater than 20 degrees are increasingly difficult. Random turns are also difficult, like changing lanes on the freeway etc. The pressure needed to make these turns on the steering wheel can be overwhelming to the average driver. I am concerned that this may cause an accident. Gm…
ODI 10514050
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated the gauge on the instrument panel failed to display the correct amount of fuel. The temperature gauge also displayed that the vehicle overheated; however, it was not running hot. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the instrument cluster needed to be reprogrammed. The failure and current mileage was 72,622.
ODI 10460225
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The 2009 chevy traverse, while my wife and son were driving at night, both headlights stopped working at the same time. Brought vehicle to dealer, due to design- unable to replace bulb yourself, dealer- drivers village replaced both bulbs. On 11/17/14 the left headlight bulb stopped working. Took to jack mcnerney chevy and replaced bulb. Two days later left bulb stopped working again, took back to dealer and…
ODI 10663143