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Fuel systemPart report

2009 Chevrolet Traverse Fuel system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 448 total for the year
Median mileage
85,862miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 448 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,862 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 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

“As we were driving along an on ramp to a highway as we reached 55mph the vehicle was sluggish and would pull constantly as we tried to accelerate all the way until we reached 65-70 MPH. This started happening more and more frequently even while driving at lower speeds on city streets. Again getting that pulling or bucking sensation as we tried to accelerate. We took the vehicle to the dealership and they returned it stating they found no error codes and could not duplicate the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10491761, filed 2013-01, 26,000 miles

“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. Dealer claims it was nothing and after warranty expired we took it in for AC again and was told the front struts were needing to be replaced along with all kinds of AC parts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10824988, filed 2016-02, 121,000 miles

“2/12/2014:car would not start in driveway -towed to jpchevrolet: control module fuse blown;replaced fuel pump control module -engine started and ran properly per dealership. (all covered under warranty).7/24/14-check engine light on: timing chain issues gaskets/seals all under warranty.remote lock transmitter stopped working could not reprogram - had to buy new one 0n 1/19/15 at same time asked to check surge of vehicle when drivg 40-45 MPH - could not diagnose. …”

NHTSA complaint #10693637, filed 2015-03, 49,812 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202521%
202453%
202366%
202233%
202133%
2020198%
2019266%
2018388%
201792%
201693%
2015124%
2014255%
20131811%
2012165%
2011264%
2010152%
2009102%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Steering
231 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
58 complaints
Engine
50 complaints
Other or unknown
41 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Electronic stability control
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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