2009 Chevrolet Traverse: check engine light

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 Aug 23, 2023 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that when she started her vehicle and shifted into drive (D) and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that she attempted to drive the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle nearby her residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2021 · MI · fire

The car appeared to have lost power, not while entering the freeway. I pressed on the gas, but it made a loud sound and barely moved. I then saw smoke, pulled over and the car cut off. The car continued to smoke. I opened the hood, and it was a fire under it. Prior to driving, the check engine light was on.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · OH

I was pulling out of my driveway in reverse and control of the car was lost. I could have been killed. I just bought the car and I was never told of any issues or recalls with the car as it should have went through a safety inspection. Even when I looked online the vehicle was cleared for recall repairs. No service engine lights alerted me of any problems. This happened instantly and without warning. My vehicle was in motion backing into a city street.

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Steering · 163,000 miles · NM

Was driving fine and all of a sudden with no warning car would not go faster than 15 MPH. Check engine light came on then traction control went off. Across the dash it said "service traction control, service stabilitrack and reduced engine power" the car started shifting between 2 different gears making it extremely scary to try driving to a safe spot with 3 young kids.

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 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 Sep 27, 2019 · 163,000 miles · MO

Catalytic converters are clean and appears in good condition but keeps turning check engine light on. No chane noted in cars perform3

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!

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · 180,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 35 MPH, the engine seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the timing chain, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 130,690 miles · MD

I have been battling my check engine light all 2018 and now 2019. Not to mention the stabiliztrak and hard to turn steering wheel. I have been getting a misfire in all my coils. This issue has caused the vehicle to stutter, drink high volumes of gas and almost sent me broke. I have changed every coil, every plug, changed the stabilizer, tentioner, bearings, swaybar links and much more. I am completely done with chevy. They know this make and midel is horrible and we as customers need to do a class action lawsuit. This vehicle sounds like a tin can when it starts. It rattles and stutters while driving and it shakes when stationary.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · VA

My 09' traverse started to shudder intermittently on acceleration and then the service engine light (sel) came on. I had the car diagnosed and the code was a p0302 (misfire cyl). I had the car serviced and repaired by an ase certified mechanic. All coils and spark plugs were replaced along with fuel inj service, performance restore (oil, gaskets, etc). No discrepancies were noted with previous coils/plugs. The car appeared to be fixed. No problems were noted during an 800 mile roundtrip. Then the shuddering returned during normal day driving around town upon acceleration with the sel illuminating. I took the car back into the mechanic, and the code was the same (p0302). After further research by the mechanic, a gm technical bulletin was found (#pip5038b). I've contacted gm customer service and filed a complaint, case # 9-5063655170.