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Used 2009 Chevrolet Traverse SUV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Make the whole family happy!!!!!!!!!!!

linda Jakson, 05/19/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We are a family of 5. Me, my husband and three grown children youngest one is 14 the other 2 twins are 16. So we needed room, my husband Mark was against a mini van and the gas mileages on most suvs are not good. We look at different vehicles for about a month off an on, mostly imports because of their reliabilities. Test drove the Honda Pilot and was about to buy when we saw the Traverse drive by. Read reviews,& went to dealer. Fell in love, At first we were going to buy one with the ench seat in the 2nd because of having 3 kids. Decided on capt's chairs. The kids all have plenty of room and fight over the the 3rd row because they sit in middle & stretch they leg between the capt's chairs.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Not too bad

Yosef Spinoza, 10/15/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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When driving my Traverse LTZ from home to the baseball field, low milage, slow acceleration, slow downshift, poor rear window visibility are very disappointing BUT when the 6 passenger seats are full with my kids, their friends and their sport gadgets, the cargo area is loaded with their NY Yankees jackets, coolers, one bike, bats, gloves and balls and cup holders are all booked then I realize that I did not make a mistake. Driving back home turns into a joyful experience. I appreciate the stability, smooth and comfortable ride, nice interior design, amenities the vehicle has to offer, room and the feeling of driving a safe vehicle for my family (and their friends).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

5000 mile review

Upstate NY, 10/15/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We've had the Traverse about 5 months now and 5000 miles. No problems to date (hasn't been back to the dealer) and both my wife and I really like the car. I see a lot of posts about poor mileage but we have consistently got 20 to 22 mpg in mixed suburban driving which in my estimation is great for such a large car. My only regret is that I did not buy an LT2 or LTZ package to get some of he features like backup camera, power folding mirrors, temperature controlled climate controls, and upgraded radio. People who ride in the car are surprized how quiet it is especially the engine (hard to tell it's running). I don't think Chevy has gotten the credit it deserves for this engine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it Love it Love it

Carol, 05/24/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Traded in my Suburban for Traverse. Have driven Suburbans since 1997...I have never enjoyed a car so much. Gas mileage is 22 on Highway...1 trip to Florida and back...very comfortable. Only one problem...have a burning smell that cannot be located. Seems to be intermittent and 2 dealerships have looked. People stop me all the time to comment on what a great looking vehicle it is. So far, best car I have ever had including 2 Cadillacs.

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4 out of 5 stars

Like my LTZ So Far

andylibby, 10/29/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I came close to buying the Buick Enclave but got the Traverse for three reasons: (1) Price, the Buick would have cost $3 to $4m more similarly equipped, (2) I got a huge rebate for buying the 09, and (3) I don't like fake wood trim and the Buick is full of it. I liked everything about the Buick better except for the fake wood and the extra $$$, but the Traverse LTZ is an awesome car with all the goodies and I'm enjoying it a great deal.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing SUV!

Narg, 11/24/2008
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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This SUV is an eye opener for what it delivers to it's driver. I've purchased driven a number of GM products over the past 18 years, and love how the quality and features that GM provides has grown continueally during that time. Yes, they used to be bad 20 years ago. But today, wow! Do not miss out on trying a Traverse before you buy anything. Even the dealership experience was the best I've ever had too. I'm moving from a full size pickup to this mid-sized SUV. Originally planned to buy a Tahoe, but the economy has downsized my buying ability slightly. Thank goodness GM made this SUV, it fits perfectly!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best family car ever

Michael, 12/30/2008
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We just bought this SUV, upsizing as our 3 young kids get older and want to bring friends along. We live in a very snowy area and need AWD and were not thrilled with the idea of the Toyota Sienna. We looked at the Pilot, MDX, Highlander, etc. and were wholly unimpressed. Drove and bought this SUV the same afternoon. Great design and ridiculous pricing. GM is on the way back (probably bankrupt, but will re-emerge better than ever). Don't bother with the GM standard DVD, get an aftermarket for a fraction of the cost.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I SIMPLY LOVE IT!

Gord T, 06/08/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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This vehicle has everything I want in a car! Several people have commented on it's looks and functionality. Fun to drive and rides beautifully on the highway. GM has produced a winner here. If they turn out a few more cars of this quality they should have no trouble surviving their tough times.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my car

traverseowner, 10/28/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We purchased our Traverse to replace a 4-Runner. We love this car. The ride is very smooth. On two different road trips we have averaged 22 mpg. There is plenty of space for everything and everyone.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Same Old GM----Different Wrapper

uptown48009, 11/05/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We bought this vehicle new. While demoing the middle captains chairs, the seat cover ripped. Took vehicle back for service and GM required them to restitch the seat....look like h... Called the dealer and they had to fight to get us a new seat cover..waited 3 weeks for callback only to find out the cover is on back order...tells you how many are ripping (poor design and build quality)...middle row flip seats are not as user friendly as depicted...had stain protection applied to fabric...got stains on seat...dealer could not get stain out...supposed to receive new seat cover....still fighting on that yet it is a selling point to the protection....SAME OLD GM>>>STAY AWAY

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