2009 Chevrolet Traverse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 448 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 2% of the 448 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,350 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The power lift gate failed almost smashing my child. (picking child up from school placing bag in back) recall is out there but my VIN# is not in the recall. They know this is a problem but refuse to fix it for me because my VIN# isnt on recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10846118, filed 2016-03, 105,000 miles“The first problem is that the second row, middle seat belt gets stuck after putting the row down flat. You have to put the row up and down a few times for it to start working. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't. I read about recalls on the model of my vehicle and this issue is listed as one of the recalls. Chevrolet and GM insist that my VIN# is not listed under the recalls, so it has to be diagnosed and dealt with as a normal problem. This is listed as a safety hazard with the recall because it may not restrain as it should, god forbid, during an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473916, filed 2012-09“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10809708, filed 2015-12, 89,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. While driving over a speed bump at approximately 40 MPH, the liftgate opened without activation. The failure recurred constantly. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v415000 (structure) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10777695, filed 2015-09, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed. The contact stated that she opened the liftgate to put something in the vehicle and the liftgate fell down and struck her in the head. The liftgate continued to force down on the contact, trapping her and continuously pushing on her back. An eyewitness observed the failure and helped to pull the liftgate off of the contact. The contact did not seek medical attention, but sustained bruising on the back and soreness from her head and neck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11034004, filed 2017-10, 87,700 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2012, GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Buick Enclave 2008–2012 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 9 | 5% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
231 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsEngine
50 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology