2009 Chevrolet Traverse Air Bags Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- seat belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 35 mph, the check engine and service air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain and crankshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. O'reilly chevrolet (6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711, [redacted]) was…
ODI 11281841
Air Bags
Service air bag dic message and dashboard air bag warning icon came on intermittently. Then it came on and stayed on for a while - long enough to log a code. This occurred intermittently while driving around town and on the highway. The dealer said it needed an air bag harness. They told me the connection points of the wiring loosen up over time and give a different circuit resistance reading that the computer reads…
ODI 11243877
Air Bags
STATES SERVICE AIR BAGS
ODI 11218223
Air Bags · Seat Belts
We were driving about 50 miles and a trailer hit us from behind and the air safety bags were never activated had an impact in from and back and the seat belts didn't work either
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11281977
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. When the vehicle was started, the service air bag and seat belt indicators illuminated and remained lit. Team chevrolet in valparaiso, in [redacted]) was called and recommended diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
ODI 11056584
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 5 mph, the driver side air bag deployed without warning and struck the contact. As a result, the contact crashed into a light pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right eye and suffered nausea and dizziness, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10958301
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
Air Bags
History: i purchased a certified used 2009 chevrolet traverse on 10/22/2013 with a service contact. The vehicle has 44339 miles. Present: a few days prior to my car being serviced before a road trip. I notice what turn out to be a red air bag service light symbol on my dash board that stays on when the car is running. On june 9th 2015 at 6:30 am i dropped off my car to the chevy dealer's service department. At 12…
ODI 10733526
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side and none of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained a concussion and medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a savage facility. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10643033
Air Bags
Since receiving recall notices on our 2009 traverse, i have contacted a local chevrolet dealer to get the recalls cleared on this vehicle. In all instances, except the recall on the 2nd row seat belt recall, i have been told that the parts for the recall repairs have not been issued to the service department. The recall on the air bag harness is now three months old and the dealer is still saying the repair parts…
ODI 10626770
Air Bags
History: i purchased a certified used 2009 chevrolet traverse on 10/22/2013 with a service contact. The vehicle has 44339 miles. Present: a few days prior to my car being serviced before a road trip. I notice what turn out to be a red air bag service light symbol on my dash board that stays on when the car is running. On june 9th 2015 at 6:30 am i dropped off my car to the chevy dealer's service department. At 12…
ODI 10733523
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10627260
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v266000 (seat belts) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 1/21/15*cn
ODI 10628886
Air Bags · Seats
My "service air bag" light came on. I went immediately to the dealer and had them check it out. I was told it was a faulty sensor buried deep within the passenger seat. The cost of repair is $700. None of the passenger restraints/air bags will operate i'm told as it does not show a passenger is present in the seat. I have done nothing to create this problem...it's gm's faulty sensor. My children are no longer safe…
ODI 10587238
Air Bags
Around june 8, 2013 vehicle dash board shows air bag service required and air bag service indicator on, also notice while sitting on passenger seat, passenger air bag indicator shows off . Contacted to dealer and got repaired after paying $107 on june 10,2013, which was charged for new fuse . Again same issue accrued on august 19, 2013 contacted dealer. Owner contacted on august 22, 2013 chevrolet customer…
ODI 10536816
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, crashed into a highway barrier while attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance for treatment of injuries to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10501339
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving car started to spit and sputter like not getting enough fuel. Then while turning the air bag light came on and the stability control light come and the check engine light flashed never stayed solid. The check engine light then quit flashing but the air bag light is still on. The stability control light stayed on until i turned the car off, i then turned it back on and the stability control light was…
ODI 10489199
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air bag wires for the front passenger side seat were crossed and needed to be untangled. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10532805
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times for a diagnostic test. The contact was not aware of the repair that was performed. After the repair, the air bag warning light continued to illuminate. The technician was unable to diangose the failure. The manufacturer…
ODI 10457748
Air Bags
I bought a used fleet 2009 traverse and the airbag light comes on constantly. I didn't pay much attention to it, but now it's really aggravating me. I took it to the dealer but they wanted to charge me for checking it. I told them that i had mentioned before but the light had turned off again so not much attention was placed on it. This is a big concern for me. Also this vehicle has the habit of rolling back when i…
ODI 10452345
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact applied the brakes while driving 35 mph and the vehicle crash into the rear end of the vehicle in front. The air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered a fractured sternum by hitting the steering wheel. The contact stated that the seat belt did not lock during the crash. The contact was taken to the hospital. The manufacturer stated that they will perform…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10375125