2009 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 11%of 448 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,485miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 11% of the 448 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,485 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and my car quit running. Took it to the shop and it was the timing chain broke. I haven't had this car a year yet and this happens. It's not right it should be a recall on these engines. From several mechanics I have talked to said they are known to have these problems. They need to be taken off the market.”
NHTSA complaint #11217537, filed 2019-06, 150,000 miles“I was driving on a highway at speed of60miles the car just stopped running in the middle of the highway would not start had to be towed home going straight on the highway no warning whatsoever I could have been killed from the car behind me”
NHTSA complaint #11181273, filed 2019-02, 198,730 miles“The timing chain has been an issue now twice on this car. I purchased the car at 51,000 miles. In january of 2015 I got the timing chain replaced. In december of 2017 as I was driving the car started to slow down while on a busy road and shut down. 2 separate mechanics are saying that it is the timing chain that has slipped a few teeth and caused damage to the engine. This is a safety hazard and the timing chain should not need to be replaced in that short of a time.”
NHTSA complaint #11065874, filed 2018-01, 135,000 miles“Having problems with my Traverse had it about a year and since I have it replaced the starter. Coolant somehow went into motor oil every time I start the vehicle a big huge white cloud appeared from the muffler.”
NHTSA complaint #11281567, filed 2019-11, 190 miles“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 appeared to be fixed. No problems were noted during an 800 mile roundtrip. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180828, filed 2019-02, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006353Jul 23, 2024This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10205052Aug 20, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 | 14 | 8% |
| 2024 | 33 | 23% |
| 2023 | 19 | 20% |
| 2022 | 18 | 18% |
| 2021 | 11 | 12% |
| 2020 | 70 | 30% |
| 2019 | 62 | 15% |
| 2018 | 85 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 | 118 | 22% |
| 2013 | 45 | 28% |
| 2012 | 115 | 32% |
| 2011 | 204 | 34% |
| 2010 | 178 | 27% |
| 2009 | 50 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
231 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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