2009 Chevrolet Traverse Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 448 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,863miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 5% of the 448 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,863 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear hatch would open and shut on you. I opened it and had it come down on me and it closed on my legs. The recall # 257343 was done for this but was doing it again. I would think since it's doing the same thing it would be covered again....it wasn't. I paid to have fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11156053, filed 2018-12, 100,000 miles“I bought the car for my family and the first month there where no issues now the engine light stays on and it jerks and hesitates on a frequent basis. I bought the cat thinking it was a safe choice for my family I'm now rethinking that because even with the engine light on the problem can't be diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10854653, filed 2016-04, 72,000 miles“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 not on.”
NHTSA complaint #10489199, filed 2012-12, 71,725 miles“While driving down the highway, my 2009 Chevrolet Traverse suddenly lost power. I was unable to accelerate and had to pull over onto the shoulder. The traction control light came on and a message on the display read service stabilitrak. This has happened 3 times since the original incident. I have been researching online and this appears to be a pretty common problem among other Chevrolet Traverse owners. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed with GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10760159, filed 2015-08, 93,000 miles“Riding down the road and the stabilitrak/traction light comes on, car powers down and car behind me almost hit me causing an accident. Good thing kids were not in car. Dangerous and scary situation, getting a lawyer...”
NHTSA complaint #10574861, filed 2014-03, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 15 | 5% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2014 | 117 | 21% |
| 2013 | 43 | 27% |
| 2012 | 84 | 24% |
| 2011 | 103 | 17% |
| 2010 | 57 | 9% |
| 2009 | 21 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
231 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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