2009 Chevrolet Traverse Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse — the 3.6L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2009
Engines
3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC
TrimsLTZ Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record5 recalls · 584 complaints · 440 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Traverse manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 616
  • General Information 1,852
  • Accessories & Equipment 6,016
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 488
  • Body & Frame 2,449
  • Brakes 597
  • Restraints 348
  • Drivelines & Axles 81
  • Steering 291
  • Electrical 3,123
  • Suspension 197
  • Engine Mechanical 854
  • Transmission 1,325
  • Engine Performance 2,987
  • Front 173
  • Rear 151

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Traverse

  1. Seat Belts — rear/other › buckle assembly · 08V615000
    In a vehicle crash, if the rivet is missing, the buckle may separate from the mounting str.
  2. Seat Belts · 10V375000
    The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the r.
  3. Parking Brake · 09V153000
    If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehic.
  4. Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 09V073000
    The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after th.
  5. Electrical System · 10V240000
    It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Owners have filed 584 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 440 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Traverse. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2009 Traverse manual

Is this manual specific to the 2009 Traverse?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 across the LTZ Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.

What 2009 Traverse problems does it help with?

5 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Traverse, covering seat belts, parking brake, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.

Does it include 2009 Traverse wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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