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.
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.
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.