2009 Chevrolet Traverse Power Train Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- needed replaced · 7 records
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- diagnosed transmission · 6 records
- power steering · 6 records
- where diagnosed · 5 records
- transmission failed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, making a right turned the vehicle gear failed to shift to third without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed by progress to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and…
ODI 11300184
Engine · Fuel Pump · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While the contact's brother was driving 35 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated. The driver informed the contact that there was a burning wire odor under the hood, which entered the vehicle throught the vents. The vehicle stalled on an incline, but the driver was able to place the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle rolled backwards and the driver was able to…
ODI 11219806
Power Train · Steering
My 2009 chevrolet traverse won't go into reverse and also won't switch gears on time while driving with the steering so stiff
ODI 11194266
Engine · Power Train
My ltz started shuddering at about 25-30mph @ around 130,000 miles. Check engine line is on sporadically. If you push the gas harder, it picks up and moves on. This seems to be the problem with many '09 models. There needs to be a recall/fix for this issue. We use this car only for family trips or big grocery trips. I'd hate to get rid of it. Paying $45,000 for a vehicle means it should last for a very long time!
ODI 11234817
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
When driving truck seems to accelerate normal; then it start to get a little sluggish and start to kick from the back like its trying to catch up with the front. And also when i put it in park it jerks forward or rolls back.. All this happened while driving in the city
ODI 11162685
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
Power Train
While my car was in motion on city street i had sudden loss of gears and car would not shift into higher gears nor move more than 25 mph. Had diagnosis that i needed new transmission at chevy dealership. Dealer repeatedly denied that issue was related to special coverage bulletin #14404, transmission clutch wave plate, well documented defect with 2009 traverse and then wanted to charge me ridiculous fee to diagnosis…
ODI 11072468
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Traverse stopped at a city intersection and failed to move or start after that. Timing chain broke at 158,000 causing damage to catalytic converters. Failure of power steering was an ongoing problem for months that caused wheels to lock up during turns and then suddenly release causing much over correction because of having to pull so hard on the steering wheel when it would go out.
ODI 11061452
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was able to retrieve fault code p0776 (transmission solenoid, torque converter) failure. Haley buick gmc located at: 9831 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23236, [redacted], was contacted by phone. The…
ODI 11034528
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
Power Train · Service Brakes
When you stop up a upgrade to the light, the car rolls back.i would have to give it gas then release the brakes.i never had this to happen in any other car we had.it kind of scare me, because i almost roll back in another car. The other situation is the parking brake doesn't release like it suppose to.i saw a recall on some traverse, but my vehicle doesn't have one.i need this to work properly , because these suvs'…
ODI 11101506
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle began sputtering when traveling from 20-25 miles per hour & when driving up an incline. Engine light came on. Onstar said there were 7 fault codes. The primary code was p0300, indicating an emissions issue. Issue started days after transmission was replaced. *tr
ODI 10937776
Catalytic Convertor · Power Train
2009 chevrolet traverse. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction after recall inspection and extended warranty expires. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken for an inspection of the transmission, per the recall request, no failure was found. 5 days later the transmission went out. The consumer was 1,000 miles over the warranty. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Also, the all 3…
ODI 10944828
Engine · Power Train
As soon as my vehicle reached just over 102,000 miles, my engine completely shut down while we were driving our kids to practice. I have taken it to the chevy dealership that has been repairing my vehicle since we purchased it (1.5 years prior to the engine shutting down) and they have informed us we need a completely new engine because the crankshaft is completely blown. When they finally got it started up, it…
ODI 11003431
Power Train
While driving our 2009 chevrolet traverse, lt, back from vacation, we experienced a sudden high rpm rate while noticing a decrease in acceleration. Took vehicle to a transmission repair center and was told it is a common issue with the gm models similar to the traverse. The manufacturer recognizes the issue, as it relates to their service bulletin sb-07-30-012a. Had to have the transmission wave plate replaced, as…
ODI 10920101
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle had no specific failures other than failing an inspection. The contact called a dealer (lannan chevrolet, [redacted], woburn, ma 01801, [redacted]) to inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer did not send a notification of any extended warranty campaigns; however, the vehicle was included in a water pump seal leak, power…
ODI 11031842
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to switch gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a second opinion where it was diagnosed that the third gear, fifth gear, and reverse function were slipping while the…
ODI 10850274
Power Train
Failed tcm module , causing transmission to race and slip constant transmission leaks.
ODI 10837516
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
This is the 13th issue we have had with this vehicle. Some covered under warranty, some as recall, some at our cost. Driving on the highway, alarms went off, messages appeared that stabilitrak was off. Told us to service braking system. As per manual we turned the car off to let system reset. Ok for about 1/2 hour driving time, did it again. Turned off, reset. Did it again but this time the stabilitrak will not come…
ODI 10818136
Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while driving, the vehicle would not shift into third gear which resulted in a lack of acceleration. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10860911
Power Train
This incident occurred on a saturday evening as my husband and i were trying to return home after being out. I was driving at the time of the failure. I was trying to speed up to gain access to the highway and was already committed to the lane and i had others vehicles behind me as well. The transmission was not gaining speed as i was pressing down on the accelerator nothing was happening except the rpm's were…
ODI 10723509
Power Train
Vehicle began shifting rough. Would not shift higher than 4th gear on open road. Vehicle has bad hesitation in reverse. Received copy of gm's service bulletin about the wave plate failure in these vehicles on april 9, 2015. Contacted gm about this issue and was told because my vehicle has 122,000 miles on it, they will not cover repairs. Was told the max allowed mileage was 120,000. The issue is my vehicle may very…
ODI 10704855
Power Train
Driving 2009 chevy traverse front wheel drive and noticed that the transmission was not shifting correctly. While taking off from a stop the car moved slowly the shifted hard into gear causing the car to lurch forward violently. I almost hit another car in from of me and was almost rear ended by the car behind me when i slammed on the brake. The problem is the 3 5 r waveplate, which is a common problem with this…
ODI 10694865
Power Train
Vehicle violently shaking in reverse. Late shifting in drive. *tr
ODI 10693025
Power Train
Vehicle violently shaking in reverse. Late shifting in drive. *tr
ODI 10693024