2009 Chevrolet Traverse transmission problems

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 Apr 24, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · PA

I bought the car in August of last year and drove it for about 3 days before it started giving me problems. First incident I was driving my children home from the hairdresser and the car completely went out us on the highway, after repeated attempts for a half hour or so I was able to start it and drive it back home very slowly..this happened twice I went to get it diagnosed and codes came up for crank shaft sensor and o2 sensor, before I could even get that fixed more problems came up, the steering wheel began to become stiff and almost impossible to turn, while picking my son up from school I was trying to pull away from the curb in the drop off spot and almost hit another car and a child because the steering wheel stiffened up on me!!! I was told I would need an entire steering rack!!! ...also the key has gotten stuck in the ignition and wouldn't start and I had to have it towed to a mechanic for that as well. Driving up hill one day I lost power that made it seem like it was stuck in low, then we lost reverse altogether as well as the ability to climb hills. I got the transmission repaired, barely made it home before it started doing the exact same thing, no reverse and won't go up hills, so I had to get it towed back to the shop to fix it once again, now I find out that the computer went bad as well and was causing the car to perform in neutral. This car has given me nothing but problems since I bought it! It is very dangerous to be on the road! I don't understand how they're even still in circulation!! This is by far the worst experience I've ever had with a vehicle! Upon doing research online I seen that there were HUNDREDS of people with these cars experiencing the same problems. Something has to be done!! I had the car almost a year and only got about a week's worth of use!!

Filed Apr 1, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · ME

Wiring failing, abs won't work, track control not working, reverse camera, stable track,

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 Jul 30, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

I have a 2009 chevy traverse with vibration problem while driving in around 3gear and around 5 gear. Driving city and highway vibration come and go away for couple second. I raplaced wheel hub bearing both side, lower control arm and bushing, driveline shaft, cv boot axle. Vibration is really rough, feel it from front and back of vehicle. When start up driving around ok, about 10 min of driving vibraation starts. I have read many forum online traverse, acadia and saturn having same problem. I feel this problem should be recall and isn't safe for me or other people with this problem. Second problem is radio system not working, from getting inside wire connector on side door, causing a short to amplifier.

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Transmission · 85,423 miles · NJ

2009 traverse fwd at 75000mi, transmission wave plate failure. Upon diagnosis, found pressure plate buttons deteriorated, and wave plate broken. Had dealer inspect vehicle weeks prior to failure. Failure included codes pertaining wave plate, slippage, and performance issues with failure to shift and accellerate. Call to gm to verify extended coverage under #14404b: special coverage adjustment - transmission clutch wave plate (aug 12, 2016) was told that the VIN number did not correspond to the affected coverage adjustment. Vin number and production date available as needed. Invoices available for review. Replaced with genuine gm re manufactured unit and warranty denied.I own and operate an AC delco service center since 1964.

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, making a right turned the vehicle gear failed to shift to third without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed by progress to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer myers garage 522 w 2nd st, lizton, in 46149 (317) 994-5436 where a second diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Transmission · FL

Gears lacking to go to next.

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 Jun 13, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While the contact's brother was driving 35 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated. The driver informed the contact that there was a burning wire odor under the hood, which entered the vehicle throught the vents. The vehicle stalled on an incline, but the driver was able to place the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle rolled backwards and the driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The following day, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed due to fuel in the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.