Chevrolet Traverse (2009-2017) fuse box and relay Diagrams
The Chevrolet Traverse, produced from 2009 to 2017, is a midsize SUV that offers ample space, comfort, and modern features, making it a popular choice for families. The electrical system in the Traverse is crucial for powering various components and systems, with the fuse box and relays playing key roles in maintaining and protecting this system.
The fuse box in the Chevrolet Traverse is essential for safeguarding the electrical circuits that power the vehicle’s systems. These systems include engine management, lighting, infotainment, climate control, and power accessories like windows and seats. The Traverse typically features two main fuse boxes: one located in the engine compartment and another inside the cabin, usually under the dashboard on the passenger side. The engine compartment fuse box handles high-power systems such as the engine and transmission, while the interior fuse box controls many of the vehicle’s interior features.
Each fuse within these boxes is linked to a specific circuit and designed to “blow” if there’s an overload or short circuit, effectively cutting off power to prevent damage to the components and the wiring. For instance, if systems like the air conditioning or power windows stop working, checking the related fuse is a key troubleshooting step.
Relays are electrically operated switches that manage the power supply to high-current systems such as the starter motor, fuel pump, and cooling fans. Relays allow these systems to be controlled by lower-power circuits, ensuring that the vehicle’s wiring and switches are not overloaded. This setup enhances both the reliability and efficiency of the Traverse’s electrical systems.
Regular maintenance of the fuse box and relays in the Chevrolet Traverse is crucial to prevent electrical issues. A blown fuse or faulty relay can lead to system failures, such as the engine not starting if the starter relay fails, or overheating issues if the cooling fan relay malfunctions. Replacing blown fuses or failed relays with the correct specification components is vital to maintaining the vehicle’s functionality.
By understanding the roles of the fuse box and relays, owners can better maintain their Chevrolet Traverse’s electrical system. This ensures all features operate reliably, contributing to the vehicle’s overall safety, efficiency, and comfort, making it a dependable choice for family travel and daily commuting.
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(2009-2017) Chevrolet Traverse fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
- Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Chevrolet Traverse 2009-2017 fuse assignment
- Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Chevrolet Traverse are located in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box (see fuses “AUX POWER” (Auxiliary Power), “CIGAR LIGHTER” (Cigar Lighter), “PWR OUTLET” (Power Outlet) and “RR APO” (Rear Accessory Power Outlet)).
Year of production: from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Fuse box location
It is located underneath the instrument panel, on the passenger side, under the cover.
Fuse box diagram (2010-2012, Fuse side)
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel (2010, 2012)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| AIRBAG | Airbag |
| AMP | Amplifier |
| BCK/UP/STOP | Back-up Lamp/Stoplamp |
| BCM | Body Control Module |
| CNSTR/VENT | Canister Vent |
| CTSY | Courtesy Lamps |
| DR/LCK | Door Locks |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lamps |
| DRL 2 | GMC HID Only (If Equipped)/Rear Fog Lamps-China Only |
| DSPLY | Display |
| FRT/WSW | Front Windshield Washer |
| HTD/COOL SEAT | Heated/Cooling Seats |
| HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| INADV/PWR/LED | Inadvertent Power LED |
| INFOTMNT | Infotainment |
| LT/TRN/SIG | Driver Side Turn Signal |
| MSM | Memory Seat Module |
| PDM | Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release |
| PWR MODE | Power Mode |
| PWR/MIR | Power Mirrors |
| RDO | Radio |
| REAR WPR | Rear Wiper |
| RT/TRN/SIG | Passenger Side Turn Signal |
| SPARE | Spare |
| STR/WHL/ILLUM | Steering Wheel Illumination |
Fuse box diagram (2010-2012, Relay side)
Assignment of the relays in the Instrument Panel (2010-2012)
| Relays | Description |
|---|---|
| LT/PWR/SEAT | Driver Side Power Seat Relay |
| RT/PWR/SEAT | Passenger Side Power Seat Relay |
| PWR/WNDW | Power Windows Relay |
| PWR/COLUMN | Power Steering Column Relay |
| L/GATE | Liftgate Relay |
| LCK | Power Lock Relay |
| REAR/WSW | Rear Window Washer Relay |
| UNLCK | Power Unlock Relay |
| DRL2 | Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay (If Equipped) |
| LT/UNLCK | Driver Side Unlock Relay |
| DRL | Daytime Running Lamps Relay (If Equipped) |
| SPARE | Spare |
| FRT/WSW | Front Windshield Washer Relay |
Fuse box diagram (2013-2017, Fuse side)
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel (2013-2017)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| # | GMC NON HID = Lo Beam |
| * | GMC NON HID = High Shutter |
| ** | Chevy = Fog Lamps |
| *** | Buick China = Rear Fog Lamp |
| AIRBAG | Airbag |
| AMP | Amplifier |
| BCK UP/STOP | Back-up Lamp/Stoplamp |
| BCM | Body Control Module |
| CNSTR/VENT | Canister Vent |
| CTSY | Courtesy Lamps |
| DR LCK | Door Locks |
| DRL/LO BEAM | Daytime Running Lamps Relay/Low Beam Headlamps Relay |
| DSPLY | Display |
| FRT WSW | Front Windshield Washer |
| HTD/COOL SEAT | Heated/Cooling Seats |
| HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
| INADV PWR INT LAMPS | Inadvertent Power/Interior Light Pipe Lamps |
| INFOTMNT/MSM | Infotainment/Memory Seat Module |
| LT TRN SIG | Driver Side Turn Signal |
| OBS DET/URS (2014-2017) | Rear Park Assist/Side Blind Zone Alert/Forward Collision Alert/ Universal Remote System |
| RPA/SBZA/UGDO (2013) | Rear Park Assist/Side Blind Zone Alert/Universal Garage Door Opener |
| PDM | Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release |
| PWR MODE | Power Mode |
| PWR MIR | Power Mirrors |
| RDO | Radio |
| REAR WPR | Rear Wiper |
| RT TRN SIG | Passenger Side Turn Signal |
| STR WHL ILLUM | Steering Wheel Illumination |
| USB CHRG | 2014-2017: USB Charging |
Fuse box diagram (2013-2017, Relay side)
Assignment of the relays in the Instrument Panel (2013-2017)
| Relays | Description |
|---|---|
| LT/PWR/SEAT | Left power seat relay |
| RT/PWR/SEAT | Right power seat relay |
| PWR/WNDW | Power windows relay |
| PWR/COLUMN | Power steering column relay |
| L/GATE | Liftgate Relay |
| LCK | Power Lock Relay |
| REAR/WSW | Rear Window Washer Relay |
| UNLCK | Power Unlock Relay |
| DRL/LO BEAM | Daytime running lamps relay/Low-beam headlamps relay |
| LT/UNLCK | Left unlock relay |
| DRL/LO BEAM | Daytime running lamps relay (if equipped) |
| FOG LAMPS | Fog Lamps Relay |
| FRT/WSW | Front Windshield Washer Relay |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse box location
It is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side.
Fuse box diagram (2010-2012)
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Engine Compartment (2010-2012)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| A/C CLUTCH | Air Conditioning Clutch |
| ABS MTR | Antilock Braking System (ABS) Motor |
| AFS | Adaptive Forward Lighting System |
| AIRBAG | Airbag System |
| AUX POWER | Auxiliary Power |
| AUX VAC PUMP | Auxiliary Vacuum Pump |
| AWD | All-Wheel-Drive System |
| BATT 1 | Battery 1 |
| BATT 2 | Battery 2 |
| BATT 3 | Battery 3 |
| CIGAR LIGHTER | Cigar Lighter |
| ECM | Engine Control Module |
| ECM 1 | Engine Control Module 1 |
| EMISSION 1 | Emission 1 |
| EMISSION 2 | Emission 2 |
| EVEN COILS | Even Injector Coils |
| FAN 1 | Cooling Fan 1 |
| FAN 2 | Cooling Fan 2 |
| FOG LAMP | Fog Lamps |
| FSCM | Fuel System Control Module |
| HORN | Horn |
| HTD MIR | Heated Outside Rearview Mirror |
| HUMIDITY/MAF | Humidity Sensor/MAF Sensor |
| HVAC BLWR | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower |
| LT HI BEAM | Left High-Beam Headlamp |
| LT LO BEAM | Left Low-Beam Headlamp |
| LT PRK | Left Parking Lamp |
| LT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal |
| ODD COILS | Odd Injector Coils |
| PCM IGN | Powertrain Control Module Ignition |
| PWR L/GATE | Power Liftgate |
| PWR OUTLET | Power Outlet |
| REAR CAMERA | Rear Camera |
| RR APO | Rear Accessory Power Outlet |
| RR DEFOG | Rear Defogger |
| RR HVAC | Rear Climate Control System |
| RT HI BEAM | Right High-Beam Headlamp |
| RT LO BEAM | Right Low-Beam Headlamp |
| RT PRK | Right Parking Lamp |
| RT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal |
| RVC SNSR | Regulated Voltage Control Sensor |
| S/ROOF/SUNSHADE | Sunroof |
| SERVICE | Service Repair |
| SPARE | Spare |
| Stop Lamps (China Only) | Stop Lamps (China Only) |
| STRTR | Starter |
| TCM | Transmission Control Module |
| TRANS | Transmission |
| TRLR BCK/UP | Trailer Back-up Lamps |
| TRLR BRK | Trailer Brake |
| TRLR PRK LAMP | Trailer Parking Lamps |
| TRLR PWR | Trailer Power |
| WPR/WSW | Windshield Wiper/Washer |
| Relays | |
| A/C CMPRSR CLTCH | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch |
| AUX VAC PUMP | Auxiliary Vacuum Pump |
| CRNK | Switched Power |
| FAN 1 | Cooling Fan 1 |
| FAN 2 | Cooling Fan 2 |
| FAN 3 | Cooling Fan 3 |
| FOG LAMP | Fog Lamps |
| HI BEAM | High-Beam Headlamps |
| HID/LO BEAM | High Intensity Discharge (HID) Low-Beam Headlamps |
| HORN | Horn |
| IGN | Ignition Main |
| LT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp |
| PRK LAMP | Park Lamp |
| PWR/TRN | Powertrain |
| RR DEFOG | Rear Window Defogger |
| RT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp |
| Stop Lamps (China Only) | Stop Lamps (China Only) |
| TRLR BCK/UP | Trailer Back-up Lamps |
| WPR | Windshield Wiper |
| WPR HI | Windshield Wiper High Speed |
Fuse box diagram (2013-2017)
Assignment of the fuses and relay in the Engine Compartment (2013-2017)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| A/C CLUTCH | Air Conditioning Clutch |
| ABS MTR | Antilock Braking System (ABS) Motor |
| AIRBAG | Airbag System |
| AUX POWER | Auxiliary Power |
| AUX VAC PUMP | Auxiliary Vacuum Pump |
| AWD | All-Wheel-Drive System |
| BATT 1 | Battery 1 |
| BATT 2 | Battery 2 |
| BATT 3 | Battery 3 |
| CIGAR LIGHTER | Cigarette Lighter |
| ECM | Engine Control Module |
| ECM 1 | Engine Control Module 1 |
| ECM/FPM IGN | Engine Control Module/Fuel Pump Control Module Ignition |
| EMISSION 1 | Emission 1 |
| EMISSION 2 | Emission 2 |
| EVEN COILS | Even Injector Coils |
| FAN 1 | Cooling Fan 1 |
| FAN 2 | Cooling Fan 2 |
| FSCM | Fuel System Control Module |
| FPM | Fuel pump power module |
| HORN | Horn |
| HTD MIR | Heated Outside Rearview Mirror |
| HTD STR WHL | Heated Steering Wheel |
| HUMIDITY/MAF | Humidity Sensor/MAF Sensor |
| HVAC BLWR | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower |
| LT HI BEAM | Left High-Beam Headlamp |
| LT LO BEAM | Left Low-Beam Headlamp |
| LT PRK | Left Parking Lamp |
| LT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal |
| ODD COILS | Odd Injector Coils |
| PCM IGN | Powertrain Control Module Ignition |
| PWR L/GATE | Power Liftgate |
| PWR OUTLET | Power Outlet |
| RR APO | Rear Accessory Power Outlet |
| RR DEFOG | Rear Defogger |
| RR HVAC | Rear Climate Control System |
| RT HI BEAM | Right High-Beam Headlamp |
| RT LO BEAM | Right Low-Beam Headlamp |
| RT PRK | Right Parking Lamp |
| RT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal |
| RVC SNSR | Regulated Voltage Control Sensor |
| S/ROOF/SUNSHADE | Sunroof |
| SERVICE | Service Repair |
| SPARE | Spare |
| STOP LAMPS | Stoplamps |
| STRTR | Starter |
| TCM | Transmission Control Module |
| TRANS | Transmission |
| TRLR BCK/UP | Trailer Back-up Lamps |
| TRLR BRK | Trailer brake lamps |
| TRLR PRK LAMP | Trailer Parking Lamps |
| TRLR PWR | Trailer Power |
| WPR/WSW | Windshield Wiper/Washer |
| Relays | Usage |
| A/C CMPRSR CLTCH | Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch |
| AUX VAC PUMP | Auxiliary Vacuum Pump |
| CRNK | Switched Power |
| FAN 1 | Cooling Fan 1 |
| FAN 2 | Cooling Fan 2 |
| FAN 3 | Cooling Fan 3 |
| HI BEAM | High-Beam Headlamps |
| HID/LO BEAM | High Intensity Discharge (HID) Low-Beam Headlamps |
| HORN | Horn |
| IGN | Ignition Main |
| LT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Left Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp |
| PRK LAMP | Parking Lamp |
| PWR/TRN | Powertrain |
| RR DEFOG | Rear Window Defogger |
| RT LO BEAM | Right Low-Beam Headlamp |
| RT TRLR STOP/TRN | Trailer Right Stoplamp and Turn Signal Lamp |
| STOP LAMP | Stop Lamps |
| TRLR BCK/UP | Trailer Back-up Lamps |
| WPR | Windshield Wiper |
| WPR HI | Windshield Wiper High Speed |
Conclusion
For owners and enthusiasts of classic Chevrolet Traverse 2009-2017, understanding the fuse box and relay systems is essential for vehicle maintenance. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helped ensure the vehicle’s longevity and reliability, preserving its status as a symbol of Chevrolet’s craftsmanship and innovation in the automotive industry during that era.