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1GNEV13D89S162348 — 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Ls — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2009 Chevrolet Traverse Ls

Lot #41657158 · VIN 1GNEV13D89S162348

🇺🇸 IAAIFront EndKeys includedSold

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse, Front End, IAAI, VIN 1GNEV13D89S162348 · photo 1 of 11

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What does the damage type «Front End» mean

Front-end damage typically results from head-on collisions, intersection accidents, impacts with obstacles (signs, curbs) or animal strikes. Beyond the visible body panels, internal mechanical components are often affected.

What may be damaged

hood, front bumper, grille
headlights, fog lights, turn signals
radiator and engine cooling systems
engine itself, mounts, and fuel systems
safety systems (airbags, seatbelts, pre-tensioners)
wiring harness and sensors

What to keep in mind

degraded handling and acceleration
reduced effectiveness of active safety systems
accelerated engine and cooling system wear from hidden leaks
collision risk from faulty lights or sensors

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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Ocean freight insuranceFull-value coverage for the duration of shipping. Terms stated in the contract before departure.

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41657158

Final bid350 USD27% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 1 275 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine613 465 ₴≈ 13 732 USD

1 · Auction price500 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT8 697 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker875 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1GNEV13D89S162348 history

1 time

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NEW#41657158You are here

IAAI

Mar 28, 2025

Sold

350 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Traverse 2009

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 448. Of these — crashes: 17, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Steering
231
Power Train
58
Engine
50
Electrical System
36
Air Bags
26
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
21

Official recalls

Seat Belts
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
NHTSA campaign: 14V266000
Structure
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.