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Great vehicle
hawkeye, 07/30/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have over 21,000 miles and love the vehicle. It has great power. I've had a transmission flash which improved what I considered good shifting, already.(people complaining of "slipping or harsh shifts" should get it) The interstate mpg is 22 at a steady 76 mph-back highways at 60mph is up to 24 mpg-around town is in the 14 mpg range.
Back pain from seats
Frank , 06/05/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drove this traverse for the first time from NY. To Florida taking the family to Disney and was very uncomfortable because the head rest is bent forward and the only way to get the head rest to align at proper angle is by reclining the back of the seat to an over relaxed recline. Anyway the day after arriving my back went out and I couldn't even stand up. Vac ruined. Just drove the car yesterday for 20 minutes and my back hurts today as I write. Also dealer sticker says 17 -24 mpg we avg 12.5 mpg city- on Disney trip 2400 miles round trip we avg 16.7 all highway. GM is deceitful, buy Ford.
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Timing Chain
Timing Chain, 08/25/2010
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with this vehicle from the first time I seen it. We didn't even test drive it because it was in the show room and bought it off the show room floor. The vehicle has less then 30,000 miles and I knew something was wrong with it. I've had it to the service department 4 times since the end of June and finally they told me it was the timing chain. After 8 days at the service department they called me today and told me the timing chain was on back-order and it could be up to 6 months before they could get one in. They told me that GM said I could drive it and if the engine blows up they will just replace the engine. How's that for customer service?? Very disappointed with GM!
Great SUV
Javier, 03/14/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the traverse very happy with it.. After looking at Chevy Tahoe then looking at the traverse their was no comparing.. Traverse is very roomy it has a lot more space then the Tahoe especially it the third row... The only negative is probably I thought it was just a little to pricey.
Warning: Airbag Sensor Problems!
PAW483, 08/07/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our Chevy Traverse LTZ on January 2, 2009. We bought this because it was very similar to our Cadillac SRX which was also fully loaded (and it actually has a real 3rd row!). We did some research and found that the safety rating was perfect and the airbag system was top of the line. We wanted this to be our family vehicle. However, within two weeks of our purchase we made a cross country trip to Chicago for a family members funeral (I don't fly and always drive.) That's when I first notice our "CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM" warning light came on. Well, to make a long story short. This problem has happened 5 times and they have made repair attempts and the problem still occurs. (See Below).
Family Mover
LasVegasChevyGirl, 07/12/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love to drive this, the backup camera is a great help. I like everything about the inside. We were looking at the Venza and bought this one because it is styled better, has a 3rd row and American built.
First Impressions
UpstateNY, 06/12/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Traverse is actually better than I expected. Quiet on the road and you can't tell that the engine is running sometimes unless you check the tach. Wife tried to start it several times while it was running...no problem it locks out the starter. Very good power although apparently the transmission has been optimized for mileage (at 60 mph it's running at only 1600 RPM) so it's slightly sluggish until it downshifts out of 6th gear. The mileage is MUCH better than I expected getting 21-22 mpg in suburban driving and the advertised 24 mpg on the highway. That seems remarkable for such a big car. Overall it's at least the equal of it's competitors such as the Highlander or Pilot.
LOVE MY TRAVERSE
christine, 10/31/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our LT1 Traverse in June and we love it !! I like the way it handles and it looks great.We have a sun and moon roof I have never had one before and I am enjoying them (so are my teenaged boys )I agree with one of the other reviews about when turning right it is very hard to see if anything is coming ,and the head rests are awkward .I am hoping it handles good in the snow as we get alot of it .There is so much room in them ,we packed all my son's stuff for college in it with putting down one of the 2nd row seats.There is enough room for my 5'10 and 6'1 tall boys in the back seat.I would recommend this car . I think next time we would like to upgrade to the LTZ with more features
Very Happy With Our Purchase
stephen zeinner, 09/05/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Since I have purchased foreign made cars over the past few years I was hesitant of getting back into the market for a domestic made automobile. We have been very happy with this vehicle. Gas mileage was a little disappointing at first but with mileage on car the mpg has improved to at least what the advertisement claims and at times a little better. I will gladly take a bit of inconvenience with the transmission shifting or not shifting especially for the mpg's.
Good News - Bad News
Richard, 09/01/2009
2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2009 Traverse LTZ since Feb. 2009. I love everything about it, except one thing. The bad news is that one thing was the primary reason I bought the vehicle. The Traverse is advertised as getting 18mpg in the city and 24mpg on the highway. I am getting nowhere near that. My combined mpg has been 17.4mpg with roughly 50-50 city/highway mix. This is AFTER driving like I am 80 years old. I have never owned a vehicle so far below EPA mileage estimates. This is ridiculous. Otherwise, an outstanding vehicle. I am getting 19to20 mpg on the highway and 15to16 mpg in the city.