YearToAvoid

2009 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Problems

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of all 448 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 17 Traverse model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 100,000 miles.

Engine complaints
76
17% of 448
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 14, 2009, latest Jan 18, 2026.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52009 Q42011 Q42014 Q32016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12021 Q1
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Traverse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200976 (17%)
  2. 2010211 (32%)
  3. 2011253 (42%)
  4. 2012144 (41%)
  5. 201357 (35%)
  6. 2014149 (27%)
  7. 201554 (17%)
  8. 201643 (15%)
  9. 201733 (9%)
  10. 2018105 (23%)
  11. 201968 (17%)
  12. 202095 (42%)
  13. 202118 (20%)
  14. 202218 (18%)
  15. 202320 (22%)
  16. 202436 (26%)
  17. 202520 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have engine problems?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most engine complaints?
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has the most engine complaints (253), compared with 76 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.