2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2009 chevrolet traverse. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction after recall inspection and extended warranty expires. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken for an inspection of the transmission, per the recall request, no failure was found. 5 days later the transmission…”
filed May 23, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 40 mph, the engine stalled and a warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that all three catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…”
filed Feb 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Traverse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Traverse | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Traverse | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Traverse | 7 | 8% |
| 2020 Traverse | 23 | 11% |
| 2019 Traverse | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Traverse | 16 | 4% |
| 2015 Traverse | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Traverse | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Traverse | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Traverse | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.