Vehicle recall 09V153000 · May 6, 2009

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

This connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: GM is recalling 15,393 my 2009 Chevrolet traverse vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles may have a park brake cable link (connector) that is not to specification. This connector may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence: If the transmission shift lever is in the park position, there will be no unintended vehicle movement. However, if the keys are left in the ignition, the transmission shift lever is in any position other than park, and the vehicle is parked on a sufficient slope, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the park brake cable link (connector) free of charge. GM anticipates that the dealer bulletin will be sent may 5, 2009 and owner letters will be mailed in June 2009. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes: GM recall no. 09045.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V153000
Reported to NHTSA: May 6, 2009
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 09045
Owner notification: May 6, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 15,393
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake

Recall 09V153000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Traverse (2009): 2009

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