2009 Chevrolet Traverse: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · crash · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that various warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the warning indicators for the air bags, service engine, and low beam headlights shorted several times. The contact smelled a burning odor near the front of the vehicle several times. The vehicle was repaired several times by the dealer, but the failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, a deer crossed the vehicle's path and crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The driver sustained minor bruising, but did not require medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer provided no solution and the vehicle was traded in for a 2013 chevrolet traverse. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 118,000 miles · TX

We have had multiple issues with the 09 chevy traverse. The check engine light came on so we ran test on it. The test came back that there were 4 sensors that went out. We went and purchased those 4 sensors and reset the computer and within an hour the check engine light was back on for those sensors. We then went and replaced the sensors once again and the same thing happened. The next thing that happened was the headlights went out while driving down the road. Changed both headlights and a month later they went out again. Only way to help this issue was to turn off daytime lights. About 2 months ago the AC unit just stopped working while driving down the highway. Thought the AC might need recharged so we recharged it and it worked again for about an hour. Now it will not even allow you to turn the AC on at all. Just a couple of days ago I was driving down the interstate when the check engine light flashed and the car stated check engine soon then the traction control light came on and the car read that stabilitrak was off. All of these issues have occurred over the last year and I have only owned this car for 2 years and it only has about 128000 miles on it. I could expect theses issues if the car was a lot older but I do not feel safe driving this car because of all the issues that keep occurring. Very disappointed in the traverse because I know I am not the only one with these issues but there is nothing that the dealerships will do to help except charge me a lot to fix the issues again only for them to keep messing up.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 65,868 miles · NY

The 2009 chevy traverse, while my wife and son were driving at night, both headlights stopped working at the same time. Brought vehicle to dealer, due to design- unable to replace bulb yourself, dealer- drivers village replaced both bulbs. On 11/17/14 the left headlight bulb stopped working. Took to jack mcnerney chevy and replaced bulb. Two days later left bulb stopped working again, took back to dealer and replaced free of charge. On 12/4/14 the right headlight stopped working and took vehicle to drivers village and they replaced the bulb. There is an obvious defect/ design flaw in the head lamp system of this vehicle. $300.00 dollars spent to replace headlamps. Please look into this problem, I see a lot of complaints. Thank you.

Filed Apr 20, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 69,248 miles · VA

I took it in because the A/C stop working and they founded the leaked. Also mentioned a recalled but didn't list on my receipt. My low beam headlights burned out too. I think there is an electrical problem but the dealer won't admit. Claimed repairs are normal wear and tear. I wish they had told me this before I bought this car brand new.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 28,000 miles · NY

My daughter had to be rushed to hospital in an ambulance. My other daughter and myself got in our 2009 chevrolet traverse and went to follow it. I turned on the car and had both low beam headlights fail. So there we were following the ambulance holding the highbeam switch on so that we could follow it and blinding everyone in our path. I brought it in to barton birks chevrolet in newburgh ny and they said both bulbs burned out at the exact same time. Strange and did not think anything about it until I read about the recall on gmc acadia's and saturn outlooks. As both of these share many of the same parts as my traverse I thought you might want to look into this as well. Thank you.

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Lights · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated the front head light and the brake lights continue to malfunction. The contact stated the head lights have been replaced twice and the brake light have been replaced six times. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer is currently trying to put the contact in another vehicle. The dealer can not remedy this issue with the exterior lights. The contact stated if the the exterior lights malfunction while driving at night it can cause a crash. The failure mileage was 30,000.