Hatchback/liftgate Problems of Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse owners have reported 3 problems related to hatchback/liftgate (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Traverse based on all problems reported for the Traverse.

1 Hatchback/liftgate problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 09/24/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed. The contact stated that she opened the liftgate to put something in the vehicle and the liftgate fell down and struck her in the head. The liftgate continued to force down on the contact, trapping her and continuously pushing on her back. An eyewitness observed the failure and helped to pull the liftgate off of the contact. The contact did not seek medical attention, but sustained bruising on the back and soreness from her head and neck. The local dealer (washington Chevrolet, 1 raymond blvd, washington, PA, 15301) was contacted at 724-222-2800 and informed her that it would cost her to have the recall repaired again. Due to the cost, the vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case numbers: 8-3387134924 and 8-3450670027. The manufacturer confirmed what the dealer stated. The failure mileage was approximately 87,700.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. While the vehicle was parked, the key fob was utilized to open the rear liftgate. When the contact reached inside the vehicle, the liftgate fell on her neck. The contact did not go to the hospital. The contact had to go to the doctor because there was a lump on her neck a couple of days after, which turned out to be a dislocated collar bone that required surgery. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.

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3 Hatchback/liftgate problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Failure Date: 10/14/2010

2010 Chevrolet Traverse. Consumer writes in regards to multiple recalls on vehicle.

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