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chase, 10/01/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We looked at all crossovers before buying the vehicle and decided we liked it best. Then the problems came. We have had it in the shop 4 times now. First one of the rear seatbelt latches was broke. Then on a trip to the beach the driver lumbar went out with it inflated all the way. That was comfortable! A couple of months later check engine light came on took it to the shop and after everyone in the world looked at it they determined the timing chains had been stretched. Don't really know if thats possible. Currently its in the shop for the engine skipping while driving of coarse it never does it when they drive it. Wish I could trade it. Who knows what will be next.
Minivan in disguise
tvaleri, 09/15/2012
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I owned a 2009 for two years. Just sold last week. Hallelujah! Nonetheless, the Traverse drives and handles like a minivan. The plastic around and on the doors interior was already beginning to wear. Wires to a box located under driver's seat were loose and caused the "service airbag" light to display. Worst of all, there is no spare on the LS model. Instead, Chevy equips this vehicle with a mini air pump and some flat tire fixer. Not cool if the tire has a hole in it. The middle row of seats vibrated horribly. The 3rd row wasn't an issue. Glad to be rid of it. No more American made cars for me.
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tigger68, 01/09/2012
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our traverse in June 2009 and I had one problem with a computer about a year ago. Then October 2011 came around and our check engine light came on. It was something I don't remember. We took it to the dealer and it was the timing chain and it had been recalled. They had the car for 10 days. Then we had the car back one day and I was driving home from work and it started smoking. We attempted to drive to dealer and did not make it. A transmission clamp broke. they fixed it and then we got it back. We had it back in 4 days. The fixed and have had some hesitation and now transmission module is out? Now back we go again! Dealer has been working with us at least!
Safe but not that safe
Jamal a, 07/18/2019
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had one for 5 years. Transmission won't shift when you want to accelerate fast to get a way from a deadly situation so I was trapped and luckily no crashes for the transmission went into nutril mode and dealer said there was nothing wrong even though I had guarantee and insurance Chevrolet only gave me a $1000 discount for next new purchase after 100.000 miles dealer stated there was a problem. Also seat belts are not safe, the clickers went bad three times I had to buy used ones. After 150.000 miles engine repairs every week then motor died I still owe $5000. And spent $2000 in repairs 2 weeks prior
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I don't recommend the 2009 Traverse
T. Gould, 11/14/2019
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had many electrical and water leakage issues. One major flaw design is that part of the A/C unit is over the fuse box and drips onto the fuse box. We have had the fuse box replaced 2 or 3 times. The common person can not replace the front headlight bulbs and it costs well over $100 to get a shop to do it. I could go on, but this makes me wish I hadn't bought this car and will make me think twice before buying another Chevy.
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Traverse, sorry we bought it
Linda Silvey, 09/13/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our traverse in June2009. The headrests are very uncomfortable and force a short person to keep their head bowed if they don't put a pillow behind their back. My husband has nearly wrecked it three times when trying to make a left hand turn due to the poor visibility when looking to the right to see if another vehicle is coming. It is hard to park because you cannot see the front end and it's very hard to back up due to the small window and the many blind spots along the sides (we have the economy model). The gas mileage is awful. We took a long trip and the highway mpg never got above 18 mpg. My biggest concern is safety. It is an accident waiting to happen.
What about deep snow?
Rondog, 12/10/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2009 Traverse AWD LTZ in July. I have been loving this new vehicle until yesterday. We had 14" of snow fall overnight. I cleared my driveway and backed into the street. A couple of 4 wheel drive vehicles had gone through but the plows had not. I was stuck immediately. I turned off the traction control and could not move the vehicle. My neighbors had to push me back into my driveway. I had a 4WD S-10 Blazer and was never stuck once in 10 years! I am so frustrated with this vehicle. I live in WI and we have some winters with numerous heavy snow falls. I think it is ground clearance and tire design. My other vehicles were dedicated 4WD and not AWD.
Great!
dexterm, 12/07/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this SUV about 2 months ago and love it so far. We have been on a couple of road trips and it fits our family of 4 perfectly. It is roomy, drives nicely and the kids love the DVD player.
Great Car!
DOzmore, 01/06/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Traverse. The 7 seats are so versatile and I use them all. The leather interior is easy to clean and keep clean. I really love to drive it, very comfortable - especially on road trips. There's so much room in the back! I really love this car.
Love this SUV!
Jen, 01/19/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed this care VERY much! It drives like a dream and is cozy and quiet inside and out. It is wonderful in the snow too, though I haven't driven it in VERY deep snow yet. It sticks to the road and I have yet to slide in bad weather. I feel very safe driving it. My kids love the DVD and XM radio. Gas mileage blows. I think GM needs to be honest in that department. I've had this car for a month now and I can't seem to break 16 mpg no matter what I do. Good thing the car is WONDERFUL in many other aspects...I can overlook the mpg, I guess.
I Love My Car
Farm Girl, 02/16/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2LT Traverse for over a year now and am still LOVING it!! It's way fun to drive and plenty roomy inside. No complaints about quality or reliability at all. My mpg is averaging 18-19 even though I drive like a hellion on twisty-turny country roads. If my hubby drives on longer trips, he'll get 22-23 mpg. I had a Ford Edge before this and its EPA estimates were the same, but it got better mileage in real life. I had the jerky tranny problem too for a long time, but at 20,000 miles it seems to have smoothed out nicely. I had trouble with the headrests also, but fixed it by raising them as high as they'll go. Oh, and the storage on the dash is perfect for sunglasses!
satisfied
larry, 12/02/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 1 year. No problems except standard maintenance.
the car that makes me nuts
zectbu1, 11/25/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 19 people found this review helpful
Okay, lets see where to start. I thought this car was going to be amazing and fun to have. Well it turns out it is the complete opposite. I have been to the dealership 6 times! And now let's talk about the customer service, it is unprofessional and rude. I have had so many problems with this car it is incredible. It even has warranty so it shouldn't be a problem but no, they don't want to change my tires they didn't even want to give me a rental car. I have a weird rattling noise coming from them and they won't change them. I am incredibly disappointed with this car and I do not advice this car to anyone on this planet. Here is a list of all the things I have done to this car, steering etc.