2009 Chevrolet Traverse Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 448 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse overview page.
What owners report
“THE WINDOW CONTROL PANEL DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. I AM WORRIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE. OTHER YEARS FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE UNDER RECALL.”NHTSA complaint 10564845 — filed 02/18/2014
“MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A USED 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE FROM THE LOCAL GLENN FORD DEALERSHIP AROUND 02/2012. AT THE TIME OF OUR PURCHASE, GLENN…”NHTSA complaint 10542652 — filed 09/09/2013
“THE TRAVERSE WILL NOT TURN AT CERTAIN SPEEDS WITHOUT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. I CAN'T PARK IN TIGHT SPACES, MAKING TURNS GREATER THAN…”NHTSA complaint 10514050 — filed 05/29/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse: 36 of 448 complaints on file (8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse have in total?
448 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
