Used 2010 Chevrolet Traverse SUV Consumer Reviews
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Worst vehicle I've ever owned
TRAVERSE IS a LEMON, 07/13/2016
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 36 people found this review helpful
Catalytic converters will go out, good chance will go through plugs and wires, front AC blower and a power steering pump. Vehicle was in the shop more then it was on the road. Uncomfortable, cheaply made and lots of mechanical issues. Would steer completely clear of a Traverse. Chevy fan my entire life and will never buy another.
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Not very reliable
Dave S., 03/20/2018
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought it used at 99,0000, and it had been well maintained. Power window switches failed, power mirror switch failed, A/C refrigerant leaked twice, the odometer display partially failed so it could only be read at night, driver's door speaker failed, and at 170,000 miles the dreaded P0008 code that usually means the timing chains are worn reared its ugly head. Lots of Traverses have timing chain problems, no matter how religiously you stay on top of checking the oil and changing it regularly. I guess this one was long lived by Traverse standards, but the electrical problems were getting frustrating and the timing chains were beyond economical repair. Too bad, GM, it doesn't look good when my other car, a 41 year old MG with the notorious Lucas electrical system is has had fewer problems in the 15 years I've owned it than an 8 year old Chevy has in only 4 years.
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Very satisfied until 92,000
bobby22345, 12/02/2014
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this Traverse used @ 9000 miles. Really like the car until I took in for an oil change @ 92,000 miles. Advised that one strut was leaking. Replaced both cost $699.00, re-placed brakes $199.00 (which I understand), dealer very liberal in replacing water pump parts @ N/C.; rebuilt steering box @ N/C; still needs steering gear repaired @ $1289.00; advised today that the timing chain belt needs replacing $2000.00. This car was built in Tenn. Evidently they wanted to use all of their parts before closing the plant whether they were of good quality or not. I feel that this car needs re-built. Not a happy camper!!
BAD PERFORMANCE
russell, 12/23/2016
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought car with 100,000 mi. from dealership. After 2 days started running bad, took back they changed a coil pack and plug wire, Ran good for a few days started acting bad, no power then light came on. Took back needed a catylitic converter. drove fine for a few days, Now runs like a dead dog, no power unless you kick in passing gear. Something is wrong. Only made one payment and ready to trade and take the loss. Very unsatisfied
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Worst vehicle I've owned
SteveS, 06/04/2019
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2010 Traverse from Peruzzi GMC. When I test drove it, it was fine. We go to leave the dealer with the vehicle and the check engine light was on! The salesman tells me, "oh its probably just a gas cap, drive it and it will go away." I refused to take the vehicle without having something in writing. Good thing because we left and the light never went off. A few days later I had my wife bring it back and the code was for the timing chain! Dealer had no choice but to replace it being as I had it in writing although they act like they did us a favor...Apparently they changed the chains and never bothered changing the oil which had bits and pieces of debris from failing pieces in it. Not even 4,500 miles after purchasing the engine seized without any warning with my wife and 4 kids in the car on our way home. GM denied any responsibility and only went to the shop to try and find reasons as to why they wouldn't help. The service manager told me the motor failed because I didn't change the oil. Mind you, when replacing the chain the dealer should have changed the oil and didn't... Even still, the manual says to change it according to the light or if it has gone 1 year. Neither situations occurred. The oil life was still at 74%. I ended up paying $6500 out of pocket to have the motor replaced. Then a fuel injector fails and renders the vehicle un-drivable 4 miles after getting a new motor. Then the A/C stopped working. Only hot air. Dealer tells me its probably the evaporator which is behind the dash and is another few thousand to fix! After some diagnostic and research I found it to be the blend door actuator, a $50 piece and 30 minutes of my time. Huge difference and I'm not the GM mechanic... THEN a coil pack goes bad. Need to remove the intake plenum to get to it. Another $330. Few days later, CEL AGAIN! Now its the catalytic converter and the dealer wants THOUSANDS to fix! The rear wiper stopped working, had to replace 2 front speakers. Since the purchase, I have spent just as much money fixing it as the vehicle cost me. GM takes no responsibility since I refused the "extended warranty" through some 3rd party company which I've dealt with before and denied every claim submitted. It's a joke. GM and Chevrolet should be ashamed as a company with these products representing them. Ive owned 17 cars in my time and this is by far the WORST vehicle I have every purchased. Worse than my BMW 745Li which is one of its most problematic vehicles! I will NEVER purchase another Chevy and will recommend any and everyone to do the same. They produce junk vehicles with junk parts and force the consumer to pay for their cut corners! While enduring all of these issues I've done a lot of research and come to the conclusion that most people who own these vehicles experience these problems which SHOULD lead to a class action suit. Even the re-manufacturing company where I purchased my motor said that motor is their top seller. They move more of those 3.6L v6 motors for GM than all others combined!
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