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Please do not buy!!!!
Traverse Hater, 01/22/2020
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
After 2 months of owning the car which I purchased used with 60,000 miles on it the engine blew due to timing chain issues. I've had the car for 2 years and have had the catalytic converter go out, the hood latch now I have the accuator for the heating and cooling out. I paid $10000. For the car and have that much in repairs. After reading and joining Traverse Forums these problems happen all the time and it doesn't matter of the year, even the new ones. This is also the same engine that the Acadia and the Buick have and they are also having the same problems.
Look elsewhere....
mislcat, 09/12/2014
updated 03/19/2020
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Traverse with several upgrades including captain chairs in the rear, DVD, 20" wheels, nice looking Diamond White paint, in addition to other things. New, this vehicle was great, quiet, comfortable to ride in. Then the problems....The car quit on my wife twice while on the highway. It went into a reduced power mode and had to be towed. The first time, we paid for repairs at the dealer. The second time, they told us it was a warranty item and replaced something in the intake/fuel system. Then the water pump went out (another warranty item). Then three more recall items. Now the air conditioner has gone out! Several law firms are now contacting us regarding lemon laws. Now two of the a/c-heater vent actuators have failed. About a $1500 repair!
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Extremely Disappointed!`
Karol Kendall, 03/06/2015
updated 03/10/2016
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Our 2011 Chevy Traverse has been nothing but trouble. As others in this forum have stated, the front defrost does not work correctly. We live in a cold climate and the heater quit working. The first time we had a problem with the Stabilitrak, we took it to the dealer who said "they could find nothing wrong". After two more times of experiencing "reduced power", we took it in again. I experienced reduced power from 70 MPH to 40 MPH on the freeway it was extremely dangerous since I was accelerating in the left lane and had to try to work my way through traffic to exit the freeway, missed an important meeting and now the vehicle has been at the dealer for repairs, needing a new throttle body. This car continues to be problematic. None of the dealers who have worked on the car have been able to fix the Stabilitrak problem. We have spent quite a lot of money, but the problem continues. As soon as we decide what type of vehicle we want, we are getting rid of this car.
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Great Bang for the Buck
muthagoose, 07/07/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
Traded in 2004 Saturn VUE AWD to make room for 3rd carseat and needed 3rd row. Also test drove Acadia,Enclave,Explorer,Pilot, and Highlander. Narrowed our choice between Highlander and Traverse. Both had very good ride and comfort, but Traverse won out primarily on room behind 3rd row (could not fit golf bag or stroller in Highlander if 3rd row up). Insisted on 2nd row captain's chairs for easier access to 3rd row (Pilot does not have this option). Would recommend captain's chairs if you plan on puting carseats in 2nd row, otherwise access to third row difficult. Almost have 1K miles on it and love it. Great get up & go when I need to pass someone. Very Happy so far.
Good for the family of 5
tabithaj, 07/03/2013
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had mine since June, I bought it used with 33k miles on it. Its been amazing, we replaced our Chevy Equinox for the 3rd row and I have to say that I am really happy with it. No problems other than the dealer not fixing the breaks before the car was given to me like they said but I got it from AutoNation so I just took it to another dealer and they did it for free... I think they could have added a few more perks for the car, made the cup holders about an inch back from the AC plug and maybe put a few extra ones in the 2nd and third row but overall its a great car!!!!