2009 Chevrolet Traverse: complete transmission failure

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 Jun 22, 2018 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 75 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to boucher chevrolet (1421 e moreland blvd, waukesha, wi 53186) who stated that the clutch wave plates needed replacement. The dealer also stated that the vehicle exceeded the mileage to be included in service bulletin number: 14404a (transmission clutch wave plate). The manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Transmission · 112,884 miles · MA

While my car was in motion on city street I had sudden loss of gears and car would not shift into higher gears nor move more than 25 MPH. Had diagnosis that I needed new transmission at chevy dealership. Dealer repeatedly denied that issue was related to special coverage bulletin #14404, transmission clutch wave plate, well documented defect with 2009 traverse and then wanted to charge me ridiculous fee to diagnosis after I replaced transmission. Had transmission replacement at local shop and old transmission disassembled to reveal broken wave plate in 3 pieces. Chevy cust. Service now refuses to reimburse for any costs since repair was not made at dealer despite the fact my car met requirements for special coverage

Filed May 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · TX

2009 chevrolet traverse. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction after recall inspection and extended warranty expires. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken for an inspection of the transmission, per the recall request, no failure was found. 5 days later the transmission went out. The consumer was 1,000 miles over the warranty. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. Also, the all 3 catalytic converters needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 136,000 miles · WA

The vehicle began sputtering when traveling from 20-25 miles per hour & when driving up an incline. Engine light came on. Onstar said there were 7 fault codes. The primary code was p0300, indicating an emissions issue. Issue started days after transmission was replaced.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to switch gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a second opinion where it was diagnosed that the third gear, fifth gear, and reverse function were slipping while the vehicle was in use. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 60,000 miles · NJ

This is the 13th issue we have had with this vehicle. Some covered under warranty, some as recall, some at our cost. Driving on the highway, alarms went off, messages appeared that stabilitrak was off. Told us to service braking system. As per manual we turned the car off to let system reset. Ok for about 1/2 hour driving time, did it again. Turned off, reset. Did it again but this time the stabilitrak will not come back on. Going to dealership on thursday to address this issue. We also have a bulletin about transmission failure where we can lose 3rd, 5th & reverse. This is a serious safety issue which gm will not address until there is a problem. After 30 loyal years we are finished with gm. We are trading in this vehicle after repair & buying another brand. We feel that no one cares about the consumer until deaths happened. At this point our $35000 vehicle is unreliable & unsafe! Thank you.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · MO

Had to replace the transmission after the car had difficulty shifting at higher gears. Spent $3500 getting a new transmission. This after having the power steering failing, a new timing belt installed and a leaking water pump.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 117,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · NM

The transmission went out. Last it was the fuel injection and year before that it was the power steering. Air bags and seat belts are currently under recall. Not a safe vehicle.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Engine, Seat belts · 87,321 miles · NC

While driving the vehicle slipped out of drive and by the time I got home reverse was gone. I took it to the dealership, sunshine chevy in asheville nc, and it was only one month out of warranty. They tried to sell me a new transmission for $6,000.00 then after much fighting only charged a warranty deductable (never heard of such a thing) of $500.00. It has been five months and this new transmission is now doing the same thing! This car is a death trap. It rolls backwards when it is in drive, they have since claimed it is a design flaw and not covered under any warranty. It is like driving a straight drive, you have to keep your foot on the brake until you accelerate. I live in the mountains and it is a huge problem. There is also an seat belt recall that they have not fixed yet. I have had it in for a timing chain recall, and air bags, plus three others since purchasing this vehicle. I was told when I purchased this vehicle it had 10 years on the power train, is the transmission not a part of that? I have over 25 complaints for this same transmission issue and I am gathering more. How do we get this vehicle recalled?

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

During the first incident of this problem the car would stutter/hesitate/shift strange when going up a hill at higher speeds. The problem continued for about one year and then had a transmission failure with no shift from 2nd gear to 3rd, difficulty shifting from 5th to 6th, and no reverse.