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Not a horrible SUV(see update)
Meathead1986, 08/14/2017
updated 08/29/2018
2017 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4dr SUV AWD w/2LT (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've always been a Ford guy so impressing me is hard with the way most GM products work. This thing packs a pretty decent bang for buck as we tested an explorer, Santa fe, and pathfinder. If the deal would have gone right we'd honestly have the pathfinder as that had the most overall refined feel and features for the price. As the dealership that had it was horrible we found the traverse as a happy medium with the lt2 package. Sound from the radio is amazing and between that and the quiet cabin it really drowns out the subpar engine as it winds up to use every ounce of power it has to get moving. I'm not kidding when I say this thing lacks power... it's really bad and I find myself 2nd guessing myself passing quite a bit. Inside the cabin is quite roomy with a couple quirks that don't ruin your experience. For instance, when you turn the car off with Bluetooth audio on you'd expect it to be the first thing that comes up when you get back in the vehicle. This isn't the case at all and it's slightly annoying. Also the cup holders in the middle part of the cabin are right on the door (w/captains chairs). Not sure if the bench is the same but this is a disaster with children slamming doors on road trips. Last thing is the auto windows. They're only auto down... not up. Not sure who thought of this but having to roll this thing up and down 5 days a week to show an ID at a gate makes this very irritating. It really seems small but makes a huge difference. Other than that features on this are very good and it seems very well put together and kid proof. Cargo space is very lacking with all seats up but if you can fold a seat this really opens up the area. If you can't I'd suggest a full size SUV and not a crossover. Visibility out of the front and behind you is adequate but there is a huge blind spot on the vehicle thats caused me to buy bubble mirrors. Gas mileage is about the same as our old F150 with low 20s for mixed driving so we can afford it. Others may find this bad and I'd agree and suggest the fix is an engine that won't work as hard to get this thing moving (drive the explorer with the ecoboostto see what I mean). The vehicle handles turns and bumps extremely well with what you'd expect from this body style of car with the standard dead feel in the wheel. So far there are very few manufactures that can really put feel into their cars and give then soul so this isn't a killer for me. Over all we like it and we're pleased with the purchase and look forward to having this thing for some time. Update 2018Feb21: As winter really set in up in ND we found our heat was having issues and would not blow hot air all the time so we called the dealer to arrange fixing (not a big deal these things happen. I can accept that). After the service counter hears my problem they then ask me if my car is throwing a code or running funny so i let them know everything is normal except the heat. After this im informed that as my car was not running funny or throwing a code they would not fix it under warranty but i could pay to have it fixed... Is this not why a manufacturer warranty exists on a vehicle? I fought for a couple days with them as in ND during the winter it is dangerous to not have heat and talked to the dealer i purchased it from gently used. They more than willingly made a deal on another car (that they can fix (hyundai)) and got us out of the vehicle so as to avoid have us pulling our hair out over a grey area. A vehicle is only as good as the warranty the manufacturer is willing to service it under and if they cant honor that then they dont deserve to have me represent their brand. Because of this situation i find it very doubtful i will ever buy a chevy again as it left a hole in my wallet and a sour taste in my mouth. Yes i could have paid to have it fixed but what happens when the same thing happens another 10k miles down the road or something else comes up the warranty will not honor? I refuse to leave any boxes unchecked and will not have my family suffer because they cant do something they should be expected to. Decent vehicle overall but do homework on warrantied items and whether your dealer will honor them before representing a brand u could regret down the road.
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DAMN RADIO!
Diane, 12/03/2018
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Premier 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I never had the first issue with my 2010 Traverse but i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Within 48 hrs had in back at the dealer ship because we could not get the windshield wipers to turn off. After 4 times of this happening and taking to dealership and they claim "nothing was wrong with it" my husband figured out the relay was not completely inserted. He removed and reinserted and no problem since. Now I have had a problem with the banner on the radio no working or should i say "displaying" correctly and all hands free options do not work. Was told after taking back now for the 8th time that per the service department supervisor that the "Tech guy" at the dealer ship spoke with GM and was told this was an on going issue and they were aware and "no fix" available at this time!! THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE WHEN YOU PURCHASE A 50K vehicle. Not sure I will ever buy another GM product!!!
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Dream Traverse
Marisa Langcaster, 06/07/2017
2017 Chevrolet Traverse Premier 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great with passengers, children, feels so comfortable and safe. This car was worth the wait, and my family loves it.
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2017 Traverse
JF, 12/28/2018
2017 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4dr SUV w/1LT (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We love the roominess of the vehicle but a few small annoyances. 1) Cannot adjust the rear tailgate to 3/4 position. 2) No digital speedometer.3) Rear windshield wiper cannot be set to constant...only intermittent. Our previous and less expensive Equinox had all of those features.
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Chevrolet Traverse -- one fine vehicle!
Brian M., 01/13/2017
2017 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
You get a lot of vehicle for the money! Our 2012 Traverse was a great vehicle that gave us no trouble and fully expect the same from the new Traverse.
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