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P0009 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Engine Position System Performance Bank 2

NHTSA Reports
3
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2010, 2011
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P0009 Means on Your CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

P0009 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Engine Position System Performance Bank 2. This code relates to the fuel and air metering system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

3 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2010-2011. Most reports come from the 2010, 2011 model years. The most commonly reported component is Engine (66.7% of reports).

Real CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"At 68,000 miles, the check engine light came on, i took it to the local chevy dealer who said it was a timing chain problem. they said that it would cost about $3200 to fix."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 08/07/2017

"At 84000 miles the emissions light came on yet nothing was a red flag while driving. no noises or anything seemed different. had diagnostics completed and timing chain was stretched and needed replaced. codes p0008, p0009, p0017 appeared. cost $2500. our warranty was up at 83000 miles."

— 2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · ENGINE · Filed 04/01/2016

"My 2011 chevy traverse check engine light came on, on 9/18/20 and referenced error codes p0009 and p0018. the car is looses power when driven and is getting terrible gas mileage. it only has 111,000 miles on it and has been maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines."

— 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 09/18/2020

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

2
'10
1
'11

Common Causes on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

ENGINE 66.7%
POWER TRAIN 33.3%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0009 mean on a CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
P0009 indicates: Engine Position System Performance Bank 2. This is a fuel and air metering code. 3 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P0009 on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Engine, Power Train. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P0009 serious on my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE? ▾
Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my CHEVROLET TRAVERSE shows P0009? ▾
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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