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2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1414502
Internal NHTSA #	11034004
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	TRAVERSE
Model Year	2009
File date	24/09/17
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* 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.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	87700
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WASHINGTON, PA
VIN pattern	1GNEV23D99SXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
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Date of purchase	13/05/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Chevrolet TRAVERSE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

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