2009 Chevrolet Traverse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 584
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 229 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 26 reported crashes · 29 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#853
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+276
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2007-2011
+325
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
39%
Steering: 229 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- STEERING 229
- POWER TRAIN 54
- ENGINE 50
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 35
5 recalls on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA 15V415000 · 2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 14V266000 · 2014 · SEAT BELTS If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing t
- NHTSA 14V118000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the
- NHTSA 10V375000 · 2010 · SEAT BELTS THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCU
- NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
NHTSA has 584 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (229 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Traverse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (229), power train (54), engine (50), electrical system (36). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.