2009 Chevrolet Traverse air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 26 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air bag wires for the front passenger side seat were crossed and needed to be untangled. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
- Steering 232 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 55 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Stability control 21 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Seat belts 17 complaints