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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GNER23D99S••••••2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE build (21 vs 6).
21on this build
364on the model
66builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 10Electrical System 3Power Train 3Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2021
I was pulling out of my driveway in reverse and control of the car was lost. I could have been killed. I just bought the car and I was never told of any issues or recalls with the car as it should have went through a safety inspection. Even when I looked online the vehicle was…
Exterior LightingJul 2019
"takata recall" while driving on i70 south in the fast lane my 2009 chevy traverse started to loose power, lights started flickering, and then ultimately stopped as I was partially in the roadway. State patrol had to come out and move the vehicle and assure my safety of exiting…
EngineJul 2018
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet traverse. While driving 35 mph, the engine seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an independent…
SteeringNov 2017
I have been battling my check engine light all 2018 and now 2019. Not to mention the stabiliztrak and hard to turn steering wheel. I have been getting a misfire in all my coils. This issue has caused the vehicle to stutter, drink high volumes of gas and almost sent me broke. I…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2017
I was coming back from dropping off my kids at school when I heard a beeping noise and then I realized that I had loss of power, I then looked at my dashboard and the traction control light and the brake light was on, I didn't think nothing of it since it only lasted for a few…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GNER23D99S138506 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.