Used 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 SUV.
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Looks good, spacious interior. Not real impressed overall.
scole134, Spokane, WA, 01/17/2015
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I've had my Traverse for less than a year & I'm dying to trade it in for something else. I love the look of the Traverse, but after owning one for a while now, the disappointments keep adding up. For one, it's horrible to drive in cold weather. It handles great, but the front defrost is the most useless thing ever made. The vent is like a foot wide & doesn't seem to blow outward at all. … I can let the car warm up for a half hour & still have to scrape the sides of the windshield. Also, the heating system is flawed. When I change the temperature, it doesn't actually change, sometimes taking as long as 20 minutes to go from cold to hot. And now the check engine light is on because of a sensor.
Please do not buy!!!!
Traverse Hater, West Des Moines, IA, 01/22/2020
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
After 2 months of owning the car which I purchased used with 60,000 miles on it the engine blew due to timing chain issues. I've had the car for 2 years and have had the catalytic converter go out, the hood latch now I have the accuator for the heating and cooling out. I paid $10000. For the car and have that much in repairs. After reading and joining Traverse Forums these problems … happen all the time and it doesn't matter of the year, even the new ones. This is also the same engine that the Acadia and the Buick have and they are also having the same problems.
Great Bang for the Buck
muthagoose, Fort Wayne, IN, 07/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Traded in 2004 Saturn VUE AWD to make room for 3rd carseat and needed 3rd row. Also test drove Acadia,Enclave,Explorer,Pilot, and Highlander.
Narrowed our choice between Highlander and Traverse.
Both had very good ride and comfort, but Traverse won out primarily on room behind 3rd row (could not fit golf bag or stroller in Highlander if 3rd row up). Insisted on 2nd row captain's chairs … for easier access to 3rd row (Pilot does not have this option). Would recommend captain's chairs if you plan on puting carseats in 2nd row, otherwise access to third row difficult.
Almost have 1K miles on it and love it.
Great get up & go when I need to pass someone. Very Happy so far.
Good for the family of 5
tabithaj, Lithia, FL, 07/03/2013
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I have had mine since June, I bought it used with 33k miles on it.
Its been amazing, we replaced our Chevy Equinox for the 3rd row and I have to say that I am really happy with it.
No problems other than the dealer not fixing the breaks before the car was given to me like they said but I got it from AutoNation so I just took it to another dealer and they did it for free...
I think they … could have added a few more perks for the car, made the cup holders about an inch back from the AC plug and maybe put a few extra ones in the 2nd and third row but overall its a great car!!!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Compliant ride
- Pro:seating for up to eight passengers
- Pro:adult-friendly, split-folding third-row seat
- Pro:massive cargo area
- Pro:top safety scores.
- Con:Compromised outward visibility
- Con:large size hampers maneuverability
- Con:a few subpar interior materials.
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