2009 Chevrolet Traverse engine problems

Filed Jan 18, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · KY

Limp mode. It doesn't have speed only goes about 10-20 mph, doesn't give any gas it'll stall act as if it wants to shut down. Transmission Shift Cable. Stalls want let me get gas or nothing slowing down in traffic, it just gives up. No. yes. others Check engine light, Stabilitrak/traction control system, ABS sensor Whenever the check engine light came early part of December.

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Engine · FL

I just bought the car from sb auto . The car I had for 4 days wasn't making funny nosies nothing. The timing went when I was driving the car it came to a dead stop lost power steering . Had me and my son in the car thankfully I was Turning into a complex when it happened. It's got 159163 miles

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Engine · AR

I bought my car and not even a month later I was driving off the interstate and it shut down on me. I had it towed to my house and it won’t start anymore. The car makes a funny clickin noise. It could have killed me if I would have wrecked.

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Engine · MD

Both catalytic converters are bad and the vehicle only has 89k miles

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Engine, Seat belts · CT

My car has a recall for the timing chain, I never knew about it, as I am not the first owner of the car, and I never received a notice, when my car engine light came on, I never knew what exactly what it was I ended up changing parts on my car based on a mechanic that didn't know better and didn't change what I need to be change and brought it to another mechanic who told me it was the timing chain, after seeing how much it would cost I didn't have the means at the time, this is about year into getting the car back in 2018, I believe 2020, I know ended up bring it back to another mechanic where they notified me that car had a recall on the timing chain kit, which chevy never informed be about when I went there looking to buy the parts for my car, also my dealer who I got the car form never inform me of this recall as well as another one I have on the car that I found out when I went recently to see my recalls at chevy dealer, they also informed me that the recall expired in 2019 and they can't fixed it, which I don't agree with, recalls shouldn't expire its a safety measure. I would really like you help in getting my car fixed and safe to operate with all the recalls . Thank you. Also when I look up my VIN it doesn't show my recalls which is a problem.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 136,000 miles · IL

I keep getting multiple random engine misfires that there seems to be no solution to fix the problem. The vehicle has been to the dealership several times. Runs for a while and starts acting up again. Stalls out when attempt to take off after coming to a stop or just starts to move and goes real slow, also has trouble getting up hills due to loss of power. Keep getting told it's catiloc converters and have replaced 3 times in last year. Have also replaced spark plugs and coil overs as well as fuel pump, mas airflow sensor, map sensor, oxygen sensors, and a few other things. Seems there is a lot of people with the same issues but no fix....

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 170,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine and service air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain and crankshaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. O'reilly chevrolet (6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711, (520) 829-3876) was contacted, but was unable to duplicate the failures. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v073000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Engine · 190 miles · CA

Having problems with my traverse had it about a year and since I have it replaced the starter. Coolant somehow went into motor oil every time I start the vehicle a big huge white cloud appeared from the muffler.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the engine seized, and the vehicle completely shut off. The contact was able to safely pull over and noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the oil compartment. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TN

My ltz started shuddering at about 25-30mph @ around 130,000 miles. Check engine line is on sporadically. If you push the gas harder, it picks up and moves on. This seems to be the problem with many '09 models. There needs to be a recall/fix for this issue. We use this car only for family trips or big grocery trips. I'd hate to get rid of it. Paying $45,000 for a vehicle means it should last for a very long time!