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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
Great car
Frank, 11/13/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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We bought this car to replace my wife's car, Honda Odyssey. After having this car for about 3 months we are really impressed. This is a well designed, comfortable car that we both enjoy driving very much. My wife likes it so much that she doesn't want to use it as our primary kid hauler, but as her car. Now we'll have to buy another car for the kids. Chevy did a nice job on this car.
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exceeded expectations
Abe Hachmann, 03/04/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I purchased this vehicle as our primary family hauler. We really need the AWD and third row hauling capacity. The car drives and handles much better than the escape it replaced. The gas mileage is acceptable for a vehicle of this size although not much better than a Tahoe. Power is adequate even in mountain driving. The transmission is very smooth shifting. I find that is isn't slow to down shift at all but very quick to up shift.I assume that is to improve the mileage. So far we are averaging 19mpg in combined driving. I expect it to improve as it gets broken in. Cargo room is adequate for weekend trips without folding the seats down.
Buy American
The New GM, 06/14/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Great Car. High level of quality, similar to a luxury car. Looked at Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, the Traverse beat them all. Pilot and Highlander are over-rated. Friends who are owners of these vehicles drove in my Traverse and commented they liked this car better. This could very well be the start of the "New GM."
Impressed former import owner
GFI, 11/11/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I purchased vehicle after more than 20 years of Toyotas and Hondas. I am well pleased with quality of design and with build quality. I have had four months of trouble free ownership and continue to be impressed by roominess, comfort, performance, and ride of vehicle. I was somewhat skeptical of domestic products, but am totally won over.
Really like it!
The Dan, 12/05/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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The Traverse rides great. It is quiet, sure footed, accelerates acceptably, and has very good fit and finish. I would highly recommend the Traverse to anyone. I have two complaints. It doesn't always know what gear it wants to be in and will sometimes have a bit of an acceleration lag when you have slowed down but then press the gas (like when the light changes from red to green). I will press the gas, then press the gas some more until it figures out what gear needs to be in and will then accelerate excessively. The other complaint is that it is surprisingly large and takes some getting use to.
Great buy
jerryg, 01/16/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Quiet and handles wonderfully. AWD performs great in deep snow and snow packed surfaces.Would not own a vehicle without AWD in the Chicago area. Engine powerful, but quiet. Yes, American car makers can make a geat car.
Traverse a dream
JOEKATE, 06/15/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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I own a Mercedes S 550 and am sorry I did not buy the Traverse first. The Mercedes would still be in Germany after all the issues. The Traverse is a dream and the storage space is unbelievable. Chevy finally gets it.
I give it a "Yes"
Giddy-up, 06/20/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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Just finished our 2,000 mile family vacation. I agree with the reviews about the hesitating downshift on the transmission. It can be annoying when passing and I'm not towing anything. The ride quality rocks and there is tons of room. I wished I would have sucked it up and gotten the AWD, but I got cheap. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR WITHOUT THE REAR CAMERA. It's a big car with a tiny rear window. If you don't have the camera you just can't see anything.
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.