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Nice and roomy, poor running
Melynn, 04/21/2016
updated 05/20/2019
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
Where to start...steering wheel makes squeeky sound, clacking sound with hard left turns, ac compressor growls when it comes on, had leak in upper and lower ac lines and replaced, had ticking in engine and had timing chain replaced(at least dealership agreed on that), transmission slips, transmission whines under load of 4 normal sized adults in vehicle, starter sluggish, electronic wiring harness was corroded and had to be replaced after being left with no lights, upholstery poor and wearing prematurely, and on and on. Dealership tries to charge me a $91 fee for every time they have to look at it or try to diagnose something. Still under WRAP warranty until September. This was my 2nd traverse because the style works for our family. The 1st was a 2009 and had all 3 timing chains replaced x 3. Had several coils replaced and finally was able to get GM to agree there was a problem. Traded with their help for a 2011 and it did good until 50k miles. Falling apart fast! Can anyone recommend a reliable alternative??
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Great car but for the Noxious Fumes that enter when stopping
sailor1, 07/22/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Love the vehicle. Very Comfortable. Mileage well its so so. 15 city and 19 Hwy (OK 20 going downhill on a long mountain highway). Nice amenities. Like it a heck of a lot better than my Honda Pilot that it replaced. Now for the negative. For some strange reason that the dealer can't figure out, when the AC is on Fresh Air coming in, and you come to a stop, you get noxious Sulfer like, or propane like smells coming into the passenger compartment. Doesn't happen when AC is on Recirculate. I've seen similar complaints on the Chevrolet Traverse Forum.
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2011 Chevrolet Traverse, Super SUV!
Robert Hudson, Jr, 11/08/2010
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have owned several SUVs in the past from different manufacturers foreign and domestic, and my New 2011 Chevy Traverse 1LT AWD is the best SUV/Crossover I have ever owned. This vehicle accelerates very well from a dead start, to passing slower vehicles in highway traffic easily. The interior space and ride are exceptional. The driving, cornering, and overall handling in this vehicle. The instrumentation is situated very nicely. The Bluetooth, OnStar, and automatic starting features make this vehicle the perfect fit for our needs. Great for tailgating too!
Been a great car for 8 years
Mrs. D, 08/03/2019
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had my Traverse for 7 years and just upgrading. It's been a great car. Very dependable and no major problem. I actually hated to get rid of it. I had the LTZ so it was fully loaded. Now I'm having trouble finding another suv that has everything that one did without paying $50,000. Only got rid of it because I get scared when cars get over 100k miles!
Just OK
ripriley, 02/26/2012
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed with the MPG. We get 17 MPG combined. Quality is very good. Utility is not as good as our minivan was.
Back to the Drawing Board
Shirley Williams, 09/21/2015
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased my "Brand New" 2011 Traverse in July 2011. Between 2013 & 2014, I have had the radio replaced, the back windshield replaced (2X), a back signal bulb, a front bulb, all the switches that control the electric windows, complete set of new tires, and in May of this year, 2015, I had to have a new engine along with a new coil and these items are not part of the number of recalls that have been issued. Now my breaks are squealing when I apply them and my gas needle isn't registering correctly and of course another recall on the automatic lift for the trunk area. I'm so sick of this vehicle and all its issues. Before I purchased my Traverse, I had a used 2002 Dodge Caravan that didn't give me any problems. Had I know buying "NEW" would put me in this predicament, I would have kept my van. At least if something on it needing fixing/replaced, it wouldn't matter so much because it was used. Who would have thought with all this technology that you have so much problems with a supposedly New Vehicle?
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Poor Fuel Mileage
oldturtle1, 01/27/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 29 people found this review helpful
I'm a Certified Energy Conservation Driving Instructor and only able to coax out 20.1 mpg on a 600+ mile highway trip on a vehicle that is rated at 23MPG and should get upwards if 24-25 with good driving practices... Calling GM and taking to the dealer provided no relief or answers.
Always needs someone repaired
Jeremy, 07/18/2016
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with about 45,000 miles. It currently has 86,000. Below is a summary of maintenance problems since we purchased the Traverse. Had newer tires when I purchased. Within 10,000 miles all kinds of front suspension/tires/driving problems started. In and out of the dealerships 7 times to fix the following problems: Power steering pump was failed and then the rack and pinon failed. Next they replaced both front wheel bearings and I needed to put on new tires! That fixed the power steering issue and terrible tire vibration. Since then I've put brakes and rotors on (no big deal) and had the engine coolant and transmission system flushed. No leaks prior but the next day I had a pile of engine coolant under the Traverse. I assumed the tech's didn't put something back on right or created a new issue. Apparently my water pump failed the next day after the engine coolant was replaced (76,000 miles). Bizarre coincidence since there wasn't a problem before. Parts and labor = another $730. The list goes on and on but I would NEVER recommend a Traverse. I have a chevy truck and love it but this Traverse is a POS.
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This car is a road hazard
Kathy K., 02/21/2019
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is an accident waiting to happen!! I'm going down the highway at 70 mph and all of a sudden loose power. Warnings come on...Engine power reduced, traction control off, stabilizer off!!! And of course the service messages come with that. We live in North Dakota and there is snow for at least 6 months so the traction control is a priority for us, but not this car. As I said before going down the highway and all of a sudden you are down to 25mph at the most. This car has been in the shop more than in our driveway....a money pit!!!!
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Best family Christmas trip ever!!
Helen, 10/17/2018
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just a great vehicle all around! We bought it for the 3rd row seating for extended family road trips. It surpassed our expectations, comfortable, quiet and not too hard on the wallet.
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