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2009 Chevrolet Traverse Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of all 448 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 17 Traverse model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 81,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
20
4% of 448
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
81,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Traverse suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2009, latest Jan 17, 2021.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2009Jul 2012Aug 2013Jun 2014May 2015Dec 2018
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jan 2021; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Traverse model year

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

  1. 200920 (4%)
  2. 201017 (3%)
  3. 201122 (4%)
  4. 201213 (4%)
  5. 20134 (2%)
  6. 201411 (2%)
  7. 201515 (5%)
  8. 20167 (2%)
  9. 201710 (3%)
  10. 201814 (3%)
  11. 201917 (4%)
  12. 202010 (4%)
  13. 20212 (2%)
  14. 20220 (0%)
  15. 20232 (2%)
  16. 20243 (2%)
  17. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse has the most suspension complaints (22), compared with 20 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.