2009 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- timing chain · 20 records
- check engine · 9 records
- engine light · 9 records
- light came · 8 records
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Twice in the past 11 months i have had cylinder coil failures while driving on interstate highways at high speeds. The coil failures and resulting misfires caused a sudden loss of full power and a dangerous slow down in heavy traffic. *tr
ODI 10944659
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
Engine
Well my wife was driving the car on freeway with our kids and check engine light came on and then the vehicle powered down, we felt like it was timing chain and turns out it was.. General motors fixed timing chain problem but now the dealership says all three catalytic converters are bad because of gas seeping in because of the timing issue and to fix the converters it will cost upwards of 2500 dollars... So if…
ODI 10919663
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
Engine
Unexplained/excessive oil usage, vehicle is not leaking or burning oil.
ODI 10940387
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Takata recall this car has been a nightmare from the day we bought it. It has had 4 rack and pinions, the struts replaced, a gear replaced in the steering column, a new power steering pump, a fuel injector, and timing chain repair. Now it is in the shop again for another round of timing chain gone bad and tensioners, as well as now the master brake cylinder is leaking back into the system which i was told will cause…
ODI 10853840
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Numerous ac issues, dealer has never been able to repair.now we receive engine code stating the #4 cylinder misfireing. Before we can have it repaired the vehicle just quit. No power from engine, no brakes, all kinds of electrical sensors are giving alerts and car just turns off. Seems to also be affecting cooling fan and steering. Also ever since we purchased the vehicle has made a wierd noise in the front end.…
ODI 10824988
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that the vehicle shuttered while being operated at various speeds. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thompson chevrolet buick gmc (701 s 2nd st, patterson, ca 95363) on multiple occasions for this failure, but it could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken to southtowne chevrolet buick gmc ([redacted],…
ODI 11076888
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 62 mph, the vehicle stalled as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10693565
Engine
I purchase car in 7/6/13 only had it 15 months during which time had 4-5 recalls not including a lot of major repairs. The last time i pick up in december on a saturday down on monday. They tell me nowits the engine. I do a history and see odometer fraud written all over it. Dealership is acting up. I called gm told my insurance and the financial car loan. Now waiting. This is not right.. I am a 64 old female living…
ODI 10681494
Engine
My wife was driving home when the check engine light came on vehicle lost power and stalled and would not restart, vehical was towed to dealer who stated cathlitic converter had failed and would be replaced. Following replacement dealer stated engine backfired during test drive investigation revealed engine failure and had to be replaced luckly insurance covered this repair, following engine repair car was started…
ODI 10663824
Engine
Driving down i30 at approximately 65 mph, vehicle slows down to 20 mph without any warning. The engine light came on soon after or maybe as the speed dropped. Shook me up luckily there was very little traffic and was able to pull over to the side. The vehicle was not shaking or showed no sign of damage other than it not wanting to go past 20 mph. The incident happened one exit away from the dealership where i get…
ODI 10663013
Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine, traction control, and stabilitrak warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle decreased independently to 15 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10652997
Engine
Driving on a highway went to change lane. While accelerating the car started to shake, buck and slow down. Engine light came on. Brought it to the dealer found intermittent code p0306. Performed emission service. Happened again 60days later. Back to the dealer found code p0305 and p0306. They cleaned spark plugs. Happened again 30 days later. Back to the dealer. Codes p0300, p0305, po301, p0304, p0306. Onstar…
ODI 10689415
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
Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled and the traction control service indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,090.
ODI 10629400
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving at 55 mph, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10749871