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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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Worst car ever
Tony Iacono, 09/15/2018
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Complete engine failure at 66,000 miles - perfect maintenance with records to verify and I spent 2 months arguing with GM before they gave me a $2,500 voucher for a new vehicle. If GM is the heartbeat of America - we’ve flatlined. I’m going back to Toyota - better built, better value, better customer service.
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Very good vehicle
ktflorida, 02/06/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 FWD LTZ Traverse - traded in an '07 Escalade for better MPG and interior design. I love being able to go from cargo hauling to 6 or 7 passengers without picking up 50 lb seats (like I had to in the Escalade). Power is good, LTZ has all the comforts (DVD, heated/cooled seats, bluetooth, ipod integration, etc.). Recently got 22 mpg on a 600 mile trip with 5 passengers and luggage. This is a very good vehicle.
Engine failure at 56,000 miles
Pa mad, 01/15/2016
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
So many problems cheap interior, power .steering, stability trac, air conditioning failure when 2 yrs old.. Piece of crap.. Totally avoid.. I still own a 2000 power stoke f350. At 15 yrs old 170,000 miles still driven very often AC IS COLD still never refilled.. Only fix alternator and can positioning sensor... Total $ 250 cost.. In 15 yrs.. Going back to ford trucks.. Dependability and trade in value is important.. Shame on me for betraying Ford..
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Worst suv ever
Selso Rodriguez, 08/07/2018
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a Chevy traverse, we own a 2009 ltz and it’s been problems after problems and only have had it for a year
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Great car - for 75,000 miles only
Anthony Joseph, 03/15/2018
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
piece of garbage - engine totally failed at 75,000 miles. Dealer says “sometimes it just happens.” Never had it happen before with any other car. Cannot get GM to return my call but dealer says maybe I can sell it for scrap metal. So many options I never considered. Car looks great -no dents, dings or damage so I guess it’ll be the best looking car in the junk yard! GM -you need to stand behind you product - the best part of your product shouldn’t be the salesman. Waiting 7 days for a call -crickets!
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rides great
Retire1, 02/08/2020
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have 2011 Traverse LS. 103000 miles. Great ride on highway in particular. We have had no major mechanical problems. Had a control switch on AC that went bad which cost 450. Have not had major engine or transmission problems that some have reported. I do not think it is cheaply made as some report. FM radio just went out although AM and sirius radio still work. Don't regret purchase. Wonderful interior space. Poor rear visibility when backing out.
Traversing the 2011 Traverse
bill Polk, 01/15/2019
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best car I ever owned. My habit is to keep a car about 7 years, so I am looking to trade this in soon, but I fear that I will not get as good a car, as comfortable a car, will get something with more gadgets and less actual car (performance, ride, comfort).
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Cheaply assembled, Money Pit.
nathanrobert, 05/14/2013
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought in July of 2010. We're at 50K miles now. Problems we've had that aren't normal wear-and-tear include: Interior and exterior parts snapping out of place too easily. "Service Stabilitrak" malfunction. Car stalls and reduces engine power unexpectly, Has happened numerous times even after being serviced. Very frustating issue. Cracked engine mount. Bearing failure with the steering column. AC non-funcitioning two springs in a row. Gas mileage has been unwhelming, that's was expected as we do mostly city driving. Car is decent when things are working, but overall, it's just bee a money pit with too many headaches for what was a brand new car when we purchased.
Do Not Buy 2011 Traverse
suv_reviewer, 01/13/2015
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
2011 Traverse 2LT FWD has gone from bad to worse... Engine was replaced at 55,000 miles under warranty, then Air Conditioner was replaced not under warranty. Now at 70,000 miles dealer service says Fuel Injector #5 needs replacing not under warranty but Fuel Injector System was serviced by same dealer 4 days ago. Traverse is worst GM vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned lots over the past 50 years. I will never buy another Traverse and recommend you do not buy either.