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Eloise Mullen, 01/02/2016
updated 07/07/2016
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I am the original owner of this vehicle. Since approx. 40, 000 , it has been in the shop for days at a time, at least 5 times. Convenient that the warranty was for 36, 000 miles. I have been stranded at least 3x, believed to be fuel pump issues. Audio system replaced twice ( I listen to news radio) ,sun roof leaked and a cadre of other issues. Cant wait till it is paid off, so I can trade in. My first car was a Chevy (74) and my last Chevy will be this one. Be forewarned
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Do not buy a 2012 Traverse
Kari, 07/19/2018
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Chevy Traverse in 2015 with 35,000 miles on it. It was a great car for the first 25,000 miles I had it. The alternator went out at 60,000 miles, which cost 1600.00 to replace. Luckily, my extended warranty covered that repair. However, at 84,000 miles, the timing chain jumped time and ruined my engine. I no longer had my warranty coverage at that time. It cost 7200.00 to get the engine replaced. I had to get a loan to replacement engine. I now owe $20,000 on a car that is only worth around $8,000 trade in. Chevy is aware of the problem in the 2012 Traverses and I have heard of so many with the same problem, but Chevy will not do anything to right their wrong. I think a class action law suit needs to be filed against Chevy for the timing chain issue.
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Great space and ride, poor reliability
Kenneth, 06/19/2017
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've had this car since new, and now have about 75k miles on it. Here is a list of issues I've had with the vehicle: 1) Computer issue forced the car into limp mode repeatedly - this occurred periodically between 20-30k miles. Took three service repairs before they replaced the computer and the problem went away. It once happened while I was on the highway, forcing me onto the shoulder - car would flash all sorts of warnings and then go into limp mode, and on a few occasions I would smell gas. Shutting down and restarting would reset it. 2) A/C line leak - the first time this happened the car was under warranty - probably around 30k miles. There was a hissing noise from the vent followed by the A/C stopping working. Warranty replacement of the lines (the whole line) fixed the problem. Now at 73k miles the problem has occurred again - same exact issue; 3) Radio stopped working - AM stations come in, but FM does not indicating that it's likely a problem with the tuner. It's hard to beat this car for cargo space, and it's a great hauler of people and things, but the maintenance issues have been horrendous.
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Bad motor 2012 Traverse Chevelot 44500 miles
Dolores, 10/09/2019
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchase my 2012 Traverse Chevrolet new, it has 44500 miles and now I need a motor. The car beginned to shimmy & the traction signal came on, so I pulled aside to parked to turn the car off; then I r to restart the car and it wouldn't startup. I was told by AAA and several other that it was the starter, but it that was not the case. I was told by Thomas Chevrolet that it will cost approximately $8000 for the motor. I don't have money like this. I don't know what to do; my extended warranty expired last year. Dolores
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2012 Traverse LTZ AWD
jimmymacd29, 08/09/2012
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 37 people found this review helpful
I have not owned this car a long time, but the time I have had with has been a very enjoyable experience. I also own a 2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 1500 LTZ and swap off between the two. The Traverse model I have is loaded, so that also adds to the enjoyment. This is not a brag but a reason why I might enjoy it more than a base stock model. It came with 20 inch wheels, so it may also ride different than one with smaller tires.