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Chevrolet Traverse repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 824 repairs.
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Chevrolet Traverse other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

300 mi Install wheel locks included on invoice but not installed at the time of delivery 

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

23000 mi Rear passenger side door was getting jammed, they replaced the door panel and interior trim. After receiving the vehicle back, I noticed it is still getting stuck when opening / closing the door. I did not yet have a chance yet to contact the dealership again. 

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

23000 mi Rear floor vent cover popped off and rear driver side passenger seat not flipping up to slide. 

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

31000 mi Gas Lift gate rods failed. Replaced under warranty 
24800 mi Back Hatch struts did not fully open lift gate. Peplaced struts 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

101300 mi

US $550
20-inch aluminum wheels apparently fragile had to replace one. Impossible to balance $550 My cost 

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

24000 mi

US $45
Drivers seat needed to be replaced due to shifting/moving back and forth when driving. 

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

33960 mi Rear seat would not fold up, required a new cable. 
56000 mi

US $27
Hood Lift Strut Failure 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

4000 mi passenger seat belt not working properly 

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

55180 mi

$80
Something melted the inside top portion of the high beam housing. This caused the plastic to block the high beam. 
21800 mi middle seats difficult to slide - adjusted and lubricated now working fine 
41800 mi Seat belt wasn't retracting properly. The Dealership knocked a piece loose inside the seat belt retracter area while they were repairing the hail damage on the car. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

8000 mi Power lumbar adjustment inside driver's side seat broke. Entire new assembly on order 
8000 mi Driver's seat lumbar actuator broke from support. New lumbar assembly installed.  

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $348
Driver's side seat belt receptacle. 
86000 mi Rear liftgate clunks at the end of lift open cycle. Replace liftgate actuator rod, lubed system. 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

20357 mi Noise when turning the wheel; gad ti replace gear assembly (E9740) and alignment. Also the hot air did not work, replaced Actuator (20826182). 
34100 mi Lumbar in driver's seat was INOP. 
59000 mi

US $60
Liftgate struts no longer able to hold up gate. 
8680 mi Rear lift gate assit cylinders not strong enough when the temperature approaches freezing. Have to push up the liftgate the last 8 inches. Told to come back when problem occurs. Not practical solution as we do not live near. 
9920 mi Lift cylinders on tailgate weak. Does not raise gate all the way when temp near freezing. Told before I must bring in when problem occurs. After insisting, they agreed they were weak and needed replacing. Lift cylinders on tailgate weak. Does not raise gate all the way when temp near freezing 

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

18198 mi Instrument cluster lens ordered and replaced. 
29961 mi Door Handle Covers, that covers the screws on the inside of the door were replaced. They are made of plastic and break very easily. Replaced rear view camera pers service advisor due to showing back bumper in image. Still shows bumper. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

17000 mi Driver side window trim (exterior window rubber)smelled of mildew 
99400 mi Liftgate hydraulic strut failure, covered by a recall. 
20000 mi The seatbelt would get stuck and kids couldn't pull it out to put on. It was in the middle row, middle seat. It would constantly jam and be stuck. Chevy said the seatbelt was working the way it was intended to work. Traded vehicle because of this problem. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

77300 mi

US $550
manual seat riser broken, would not hold seat in upright position. 
17340 mi accelerator stuck open on wide open throttle for about 5 sec...dealership could not find problem or duplicate problem 
1200 mi rear wiper motor failed 
37000 mi front door windows jumped going up and down. window frames replaced. 
22000 mi Driver's seat lumbar support would not deflate. Parts replaced. 
61000 mi

US $48
Rear tailgate supports 
34500 mi and some play in the driver seat track that was tightened. 
36000 mi Rear tailgate hydraulics were replaced. 
43000 mi

US $395
Had to replace the drivers seat lumbar mechanism. 

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse 4dr SUV

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

12400 mi Seat belt in second row in driver's side is not working well. Difficult to do up seat belt, not always clicks well. Parts ordered, awaiting dealer. 
2000 mi High pitch whining noise present from under hood (driver side) when key left in accessory setting and when first starting up. Noise not present other times. 
36000 mi Replace failed rear wiper arm. 

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