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Used 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

ChevyTrav, 12/12/2008
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Can't find too much to complain about yet with this car. It's roomy and rides well. A lot of nice features come with it standard (i.e. XM radio, OnStar, built in phone). Gas mileage has been as advertised so far. I guess there are two things that are slightly bothersome about it and both have already been mentioned by the editors. It tends to be a bit slow to downshift and there is a fair amount of plastic in the car. However, these two minor imperfections really haven't bothered me that much. Overall, I feel that this is a quality car that Chevrolet has put out. I would recommend this car to the person who needs space, towing capacity, and decent gas mileage to go along with it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow

logandiagnostic, 01/25/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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With the current auto market conditions, we were able to buy a LT2 FWD for $8k under sticker. We got heated leather, split rear seats, XM, rear camera, power liftgate, remote start, etc. Cyber Gray. $37k crossover for $29k!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very Nice!!

Lance, 04/01/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Had a Dodge Minivan and wanted something different. We looked at Dodge Journey, Jeep Commander, and the new Minivans and decided that the Traverse felt the best to drive and was the sharpest looking.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love Our Chevy!

Hansen Family, 07/30/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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New Traverse LT2 owners. Out grew our 5 passenger SUV as we needed more passenger and cargo space. Researched a lot of vehicles, including Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Saturn Outlook, etc. This vehicle was, by far, our favorite. It has a great design, is very comfortable, drives like a car (instead of an SUV or minivan) and gave us the most features for our money. It feels like a luxury vehicle without the luxury vehicle price tag. We are glad to have an American made vehicle, especially one as fun as this! Welcome back Chevy!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

It's good but not great.

john, 08/31/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Bought this vehicle because I previously had a suburban that averaged 14 mpg. The Awd version which I have is supposed to average 23 mpg. Most of the time I am in the 17,18,19. It is a far cry from the 23 they advertise. I believe the vehicle lacks power and the v 6 in this vehicle needs an upgrade. Last the engine light kept coming on and now the dealer has told me that the vehicle with 32,000 miles on it needs a new belt( timing I believe). He said its a common problem in the Traverse. Besides that I think its a decent vehicle for your money. Gm has come a long way but they need too realize that they are not there yet. Its a good vehicle but not great.

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