Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2017
1st generation · GM Lambda (GMT966/GMT968)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20265,450 complaints, 3,714 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 3,714
- Median of reported failures
- 72,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Airbag system (18.7%)
- Recalls
- 16
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 46,000 and 100,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2017 · 3,714 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 209 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 12 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 15,000
- 25%
- 46,000
- Median
- 72,000
- 75%
- 100,000
- 90%
- 129,765
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 208 | 5.6% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 81 | 2.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 77 | 2.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 46 | 1.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 65 | 1.8% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 73 | 2.0% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 87 | 2.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 111 | 3.0% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 134 | 3.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 139 | 3.7% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 147 | 4.0% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 151 | 4.1% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 203 | 5.5% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 209 | 5.6% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 208 | 5.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 176 | 4.7% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 170 | 4.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 168 | 4.5% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 174 | 4.7% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 128 | 3.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 149 | 4.0% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 108 | 2.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 113 | 3.0% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 76 | 2.0% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 89 | 2.4% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 54 | 1.5% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 69 | 1.9% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 44 | 1.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 59 | 1.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 22 | 0.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 21 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 31 | 0.8% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 20 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 23 | 0.6% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 12 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 5,450 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009–2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and 3,714 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 46,000 and 100,000 miles. The median is 72,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the airbag system (18.7% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles), the steering (16.5% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles), the engine (14.7% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
16 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2009–2017 Chevrolet Traverse last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2009–2017 Chevrolet Traverse were filed by 72,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,714 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
12 reports (0.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Traverse reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2009–2017 Traverse: the 3-minute check
Generated from 3,714 mileage-tagged complaints, 16 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 16 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine on 2009–2013 (LLT worst; LFX improved from 2013) cars. 3.6L direct-injection V6 timing chain stretch, setting P0008/P0016/P0017/P0018 cam-crank correlation codes and eventually causing rattle and running problems. Strongly correlated with the long oil-change intervals GM's…
- Check engine on 2009–2012 cars. High-pressure fuel pump and PCV-related oil consumption on the LLT.
- Check seat belts on 2009–2014 cars. Front seat belt tensioner cable can separate from its anchor, leaving the belt unable to restrain an occupant; NHTSA recall covering Lambda-platform crossovers.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 46,000 and 100,000 miles, with a median of 72,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the airbag system and the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 65,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2017
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system1,021 reports65,00039,000–102,000Airbag system: 1,021 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 102,000 miles.
- Throttle and speed control272 reports68,00047,000–94,000Throttle and speed control: 272 reports, median 68,000 miles, middle half 47,000 to 94,000 miles.
- Steering900 reports70,00051,000–90,000Steering: 900 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Electrical system465 reports75,00042,000–106,000Electrical system: 465 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 106,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline393 reports75,00045,000–105,000Transmission and driveline: 393 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 45,000 to 105,000 miles.
- Electronic stability control (esc)466 reports76,00056,000–106,000Electronic stability control (esc): 466 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 56,000 to 106,000 miles.
- Engine802 reports85,00057,000–110,000Engine: 802 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 57,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 1,021 | 18.7% | 65,000 | 39,000–102,000 |
| Steering | 900 | 16.5% | 70,000 | 51,000–90,000 |
| Engine | 802 | 14.7% | 85,000 | 57,000–110,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 466 | 8.6% | 76,000 | 56,000–106,000 |
| Electrical system | 465 | 8.5% | 75,000 | 42,000–106,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 393 | 7.2% | 75,000 | 45,000–105,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 272 | 5.0% | 68,000 | 47,000–94,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 255 | 4.7% | 76,000 | 47,000–106,000 |
| Seat belts | 125 | 2.3% | 68,000 | 36,000–110,000 |
| Brakes | 123 | 2.3% | 68,000 | 28,000–93,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2017 · 3,714 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 36% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 66% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (12) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
36% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Airbag system — middle half 39,000–102,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 51,000–90,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 57,000–110,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — middle half 56,000–106,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–106,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 45,000–105,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 47,000–94,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
66% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 70,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Airbag system — middle half 39,000–102,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 57,000–110,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — middle half 56,000–106,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–106,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 45,000–105,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 47,000–94,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 65,000 mi
- Steering — median 70,000 mi
- Engine — median 85,000 mi
- Electronic stability control (esc) — median 76,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 75,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 75,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 68,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 72,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The airbag system accounts for 18.7% of complaints (1,021 reports, 249 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 65,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 102,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 16.5% of complaints (900 reports, 788 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 90,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 14.7% of complaints (802 reports, 640 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 57,000 and 110,000 miles.
Electronic stability control (esc) accounts for 8.6% of complaints (466 reports, 431 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 56,000 and 106,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 8.5% of complaints (465 reports, 324 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 42,000 and 106,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.2% of complaints (393 reports, 296 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 45,000 and 105,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2011 model year drew the most — 945 complaints — while 2013 drew the fewest at 295. The median year sits at 584.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 16 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), the electrical system (3), visibility equipment (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 5,450 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 174 (3.2%)
- Fires
- 44
- Injury reports
- 117
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine 2009–2013 (LLT worst; LFX improved from 2013)
3.6L direct-injection V6 timing chain stretch, setting P0008/P0016/P0017/P0018 cam-crank correlation codes and eventually causing rattle and running problems. Strongly correlated with the long oil-change intervals GM's oil life monitor originally permitted. GM Special Coverage Adjustment #11340C extended coverage for premature timing chain wear on MY2009 vehicles to 10 years / 120,000 miles; later years were not covered.
Engine 2009–2012
High-pressure fuel pump and PCV-related oil consumption on the LLT.
Seat Belts 2009–2014
Front seat belt tensioner cable can separate from its anchor, leaving the belt unable to restrain an occupant; NHTSA recall covering Lambda-platform crossovers.
Steering 2009–2013
Power steering pump and pressure hose leaks causing loss of assist.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 584 | 496 |
| 2010 | 922 | 778 |
| 2011 | 945 | 768 |
| 2012 | 587 | 467 |
| 2013 | 295 | 234 |
| 2014 | 881 | 509 |
| 2015 | 422 | 218 |
| 2016 | 382 | 144 |
| 2017 | 432 | 100 |
Recalls (16) — is your car included?
Feb 2024 · 2014–2017 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Feb 2023 · 2015 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
Jan 2022 · 2013–2017 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
May 2021 · 2010–2017 · Air BagsUnsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
What can happen. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Nov 2016 · 2009–2012 · StructureIf the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
What can happen. If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
Jan 2016 · 2016 · SeatsIf the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
What can happen. If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
Sep 2015 · 2016 · VisibilityA wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
What can happen. A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
Mar 2015 · 2015 · TiresIf the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recr
What can happen. If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.
Dec 2014 · 2014 · Electrical SystemIf the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
What can happen. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂ’s number for this recall is 14515.
Jul 2014 · 2009–2014 · Seat BeltsIf the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant…
The defect. General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
What can happen. If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
The free fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Mo
Jun 2014 · 2014 · Electrical SystemAn inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
What can happen. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.
Jun 2014 · 2009–2013 · Air BagsFailure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
What can happen. Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Apr 2014 · 2014 · Power TrainIf a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollawa
What can happen. If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle o
The free fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Apr 2012 · 2011–2012 · VisibilityIf this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, and GMC acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen
What can happen. If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Aug 2010 · 2009–2010 · Seat BeltsThe safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to…
The defect. General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, GMC acadia, and Saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button.
What can happen. The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The free fix. Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Jun 2010 · 2009 · Electrical SystemIt is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
The defect. Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; Saturn outlook; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. However, there have been n
What can happen. It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
The free fix. Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.
What owners reported
Couple months ago i was out with my family and noticed that the car was almost stuttering when i placed it in reverse. A little like when you drive a car with a manual transmission and you depress the clutch but don't give the car enough gas and is starts to jerk backwards instead of roll smoothly. Then as i traveled…
2009 · 10 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
On more then 5 occasions during normal driving with my new car on a slight (10 degree) incline at a stop sign or light will roll backwards intermittently as if the shifter was in neutral. From the time it take for me to move my right foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal the car will roll back at least 4…
2009 · 1,500 miles · Transmission and driveline
On about 4 occasions in the 5 weeks i have had my car, the gears have been appearing to skip. I have been stopped at lights and when i go again and press the gas it jumps a gear and lunges the car forward. This week it happened for the 4th or 5th time and this time i hit someone because they ended up stopping in front…
2009 · 2,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Since i bought my car, i've had problems with acceleration and deceleration be very erratic. It seems to shift down and up at the wrong times. It's very inconsistent as i travel the same route each day to work, i never know what it's going to do. Sometimes it lurches ahead and the RPM's are all over the place, and…
2009 · 4,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
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