What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2009–2017) Traverse?

Traverse owners have made 565 complaints about the 2009–2017 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 67th out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability, with real engine and steering concerns.

Compare With Other Traverse Generations

Common 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Traverse owners have to deal with.

  3. Inflated MPGs

    General Motors admits their estimated gas mileage for certain 2016 SUVs was a bit too optimistic. To make up for the snafu, the automaker will pay up or offer warranty extensions to 135,000 owners.

    Continue reading article "Inflated MPGs" A yellow and white gas pump with the words Fuel Save on the front.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2009–2017) Traverse Key Numbers

  1. 9 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 565 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 67th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 80 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation Traverse Owners

  • Dismissed

    Casey, et al., v. General Motors, LLC.

    3:20-CV-00299

    1. Dismissed

      In dismissing the GM class action lawsuit, the judge ruled the plaintiff fails to allege facts which support that GM was aware of any fuse block defects predating the sale of the vehicles listed in the lawsuit.

    2. Case Filed

      A General Motors fuse block class action lawsuit alleges certain GM vehicles have problems with the tension of the terminals that can cause stalled engines and other electrical malfunctions.

Recent 1st Generation (2009–2017) Traverse News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. A proposed settlement will award certain GM owners in Arizona about $200 each for owning cars with ignition switch problems.

    The $6.28 million will be paid to about 33,000 GM owners in Arizona, as long as they purchased the vehicles between July 2009 and July 2014 and didn't get rid of the vehicles before the ignition switch recalls were announced in 2014..

    As with any settlement, there are plenty of stipulations which you can read about here.

    keep reading article "GM Settlement Will Refund Arizona Customers $200 for Ignition Switch Woes"