2009 Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Engine not specified

7000 mi broken hvac diffuser in celing rear. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34000 mi Replaced body side moulding on 4 doors due to redesign. and replaced wheels due to slight corrosion on center of wheels 
1000 mi Minor adjustment to passenger side mirror. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14260 mi the dealership switched my winter tires over to summer...when doing this they scraped every chrome wheel...dealership admitted their mistake and sent out every wheel to be refinished...rental car provided at no charge 
17340 mi rubber trip, lower right windshield broken...plastic clips that hold it in place broke 
5000 mi console tray sliding door replaced 
3000 mi Had a floor mat retention clip re-installed because it had become detached(very minor). 
34500 mi We had some work to fix some trim issues prior to the warranty being up. This include some damaged weatherstripping on the doors, a rear A/C vent that had fallen out, 
22000 mi Vanity mirror on passenger side warped. Dealership replaced the entire passenger side visor. Panel on driver's seat with controls for seat, lumbar, etc., did not fit properly. Part was reassembled correctly. Driver's side floor mat anchor (part that stays in the floor) broke. New anchor installed. Steering wheel squeaks when turning, sometimes louder than others. Part ordered. 
41000 mi Hinge on driver side vanity mirror cover broke. Dealer replaced entire visor. 
83000 mi

US $74
Passenger side sun visor mirror door broke. (2nd time.) First time was repaired under warranty. This time, I ordered the part (new) online from a Chevrolet dealer and installed it myself. 
10000 mi Paint on rear passenger door bubbled. Front passenger dash trim warped and protruding from dash.  Trim was to be replaced at previous trip and was not replaced as advised. Request for trim piece to once again be replaced. More damage done to trim piece from mechanic looking/fooling with piece. 
18500 mi

US $40
Trim piece on console not fitting properly. Had to be replaced. But dealer says no means by which to properly fix the trim. I am stuck with a poor appearance on my dash/console.  
29000 mi Hand pillar on right front passenger side leaks when the vehicle gets wet, i.e. from rain or car wash, etc...  
19000 mi Rattle in the exhaust system. Squeaky steering wheel. Fixed rattle. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

21000 mi Rear Seat Belt Plastic shroud broke off. Dealer ordered part and replaced it. Part name: "Goes into". 
22000 mi Passenger air vent - replaced with broken part, new part ordered  Rattle in passenger door - fixed. Numerous rattle in dash now appearing - overall the car is not a quality car! New air vent installed. Brake pedal squeaking - not fixed Passenger air vent not working - replaced with another broken unit! The dealer had the car for a week to fix something simple. Rattle in passenger door - fixed New rattles in the dash - poor overall quality 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse Body Problems

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