Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 448 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V266000 Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V375000 SECOND ROW SAFETY BELT INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V153000 PARK BRAKE INOPERATIVE-FRACTURE CABLE CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V073000 SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V615000 FMVSS 209/SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 231 complaints
- Power Train 58 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
Of the 448 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 448 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has 448 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns. Steering issues are notably frequent with 231 complaints. The power train and engine also show significant issues. Limited recall data doesn't cover all aspects, suggesting potential hidden issues. Overall, reliability is below-average due to recurrent problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000-100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | 70,000-120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000-130,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Replace air filters every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Unusual engine vibrations
- Airbag warning light
- Random stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.