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2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has 62 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

62

Engine complaints

11%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 7, 2016 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have?

NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.