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4.88 out of 5 stars

Traverse Rules!

BSTinman, 03/05/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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My wife loves driving our two kids around in this family SUV and I'm not embarrassed to get behind the wheel myself. We've been very happy so far with this car. My 4 year old son throws a fit if we have to take our other car (a Pontiac Torrent) somewhere. I love the bluetooth phone technology and the AWD handles great in the snow. I highly recommend this vehicle for anybody who drives a lot with a car load of people.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Broke down with less than 4K miles!

recker, 12/17/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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You would think that after making a 30K purchase, it would be reliable. GM dropped the ball. After owning for 4-5 months and less than 4000 miles our traverse has an "intermittent electrical issue", and will not start. The service department had to call GM's engineer dept to find out how to fix the issue. The fact that the service dept had to call GM on how to fix the problem is a scary thought. Never again!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Tire Chains Not Allowed

BRYCE W KOPPER, 12/22/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We love our 2009 Traverse but if you don't live in the mountains where chains are sometimes required you don't realize the problem you will encounter. Tire chains will not work on the Traverse which could pose quite a problem if you want to go skiing and you're not allowed to go up the mountain because the stupid vehicle was built so you can't use chains. What does GM expect? To be pulled up the mountain by a team of donkeys? I'm sorely disappointed with this flaw.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Ken Miller, 12/11/2008
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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The Traverse handles much better than the other GM "clones" and the new direct injection engine revs so quick and willingly. Mileage is running 19/20 overall except when my son drives it and then it drops 2 mpg. Traded in a 2008 Mazda CX-9 and this is a far better vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I'm In Love!!!!

Teach, 06/24/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Being a past Honda/Toyota Girl all of my life, I was skeptical about an American car. Test drove the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Pacifica, and finally decided to try a Chevrolet, went to test drive the Equinox and saw the Traverse and fell in love. Once I drove it, I KNEW this was the car for us. My husband and I both recently retired, so we are ready to travel! Rides like a dream, quiet and so comfortable. We love being in our Traverse so much that after three months, we already have five thousand miles on it. Go USA!

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