Product Description
Chevrolet Traverse 2009-2012 Rear Deck Accent, 3-Inch Polished Stainless (RD49166)
The Chevrolet Traverse from 2009 through 2012 gets a three-inch-wide stainless strip for its rear gate with RD49166. It's a single piece of 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish, made in the USA, and it attaches with 3M tape.
Fitment
Chevrolet Traverse, 4-door SUV, model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Two tailgate handle options
The linked parts include two different pieces for the tailgate handle, and they are easy to mix up:
- DH49165: a one-piece tailgate handle accent trim ring
- DH49166: a one-piece tailgate handle cover, noted as having no key hole or camera access
Read that note carefully. If your Traverse has a camera or a key hole in the handle area, the cover's description says it has no opening for either, so look at the ring instead or call.
Up front
FV49165 is a two-piece fog light trim, and SG49165 is a two-piece front grille accent described as logo extension inserts.
Three inches across
A wide band. Painter's tape cut to three inches and placed on the gate where the photos show it is the easiest way to judge the look.
On the gate
QAA lists this as a rear deck accent. On the Traverse it goes on the liftgate.
Polished 304
The Traverse strip is 26-gauge 304 stainless; its mirror finish is the metal itself, not a coating.
3M foam tape
The 3" Traverse trim mounts over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime and leave the Chevrolet unmarked.
Surface prep
Wash and dry the gate. Clean the full footprint of the strip with a residue-free cleaner, wiping until the cloth stays clean. Repair any flaking clearcoat.
Placing a wide strip
Wide pieces show tilt, so measure carefully. With the liner on, set the strip by the photos, check both ends against the gate edges, and tape a guide along the top edge.
Applying
Choose a dry, mild day. Peel and press from the center to each end, covering the full width. Fit the handle piece afterward if you ordered one.
Care
Wait a few days before washing. Mild soap, soft cloth, and no rubbing compound on the polish.
Building a rear set
With the deck strip and one of the handle pieces, the back of the Traverse gets two trim elements. Dry-fit both with liners on before you commit, so the spacing looks deliberate from behind.
Matching the front
If you want the front to answer the rear, the fog light trim and grille inserts are the linked options. The data lists no side trim for this record, so call to ask about pillar or rocker parts.
What a deck accent is
Decoration only. It does not replace a factory panel.
Why stainless
No plating means no peeling; a light scuff shows the same steel.
Before ordering
Confirm the year. If you're fitting handle trim, check your handle for a camera or key hole first.
Part details
Traverse deck trim RD49166, UPC 691821350759. Phone Quality Automotive Trims on 877-752-3811.
RD49166 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD49166 |
| UPC | 691821350759 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse |
Fitment: RD49166
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Traverse | 2009-2012 | 4-door, SUV |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- DH49165: 1-piece Tailgate Handle Accent Trim Ring
- FV49165: 2-piece Front Vent Accent
- SG49165: 2-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- DH49166: 1-piece Tailgate Handle Cover
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RD49166 Rear Deck Accent
Which Traverse does RD49166 fit?
The Chevrolet Traverse 4-door SUV, 2009 through 2012.
How wide is it?
3 inches.
Which handle piece works with a rear camera?
The DH49166 cover is noted as having no key hole or camera access. Check DH49165, the trim ring, or call.
Is there front trim too?
Yes, FV49165 fog light trim and SG49165 grille logo extension inserts.
How is it installed?
3M tape over the existing surface.
