How do I know if my 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has a recall?

To know if your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall?

If your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse

8 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-415 · OEM 15240

Liftgate Falls Closed Without Warning

691,144 Potential Units Affected

If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Buick Enclave, 2012 GMC Acadia and 17 others

NHTSA 14V-266 · OEM 14187

Front Seatbelt Buckle Failure

1,339,355 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2012 GMC Acadia, 2011 GMC Acadia and 18 others

NHTSA 14V-118 · OEM 14030

The Side Impact Airbag System May Not Deploy As Expected

1,176,407 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Buick Enclave, 2012 GMC Acadia and 18 others

NHTSA 10V-375 · OEM N100243

Second Row Seat Side Trim May Restrict Safety Belt

207,210 Potential Units Affected

THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 GMC Acadia, 2009 GMC Acadia and 6 others

NHTSA 10V-240

Possible Under Hood Electrical Fire

1,365,070 Potential Units Affected

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Vehicles Affected: 2008 Buick Enclave, 2009 GMC Acadia and 62 others

NHTSA 09V-153 · OEM 09045

Parking Brake May Disengage Without Warning

15,393 Potential Units Affected

IF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE PARK POSITION, THERE WILL BE NO UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. HOWEVER, IF THE KEYS ARE LEFT IN THE IGNITION, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN PARK, AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SUFFICIENT SLOPE, IT COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

NHTSA 09V-073 · OEM 09041

Shifter Position As Indicated on the Shifter May Not Match the Actual Shifter Position

276,729 Potential Units Affected

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Vehicles Affected: 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Saturn Outlook and 8 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Chevrolet Traverse Recalls

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There are 8 recalls that may affect your 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.

Check your Chevrolet Traverse for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chevrolet dealership near you.