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Auto Transmission a potential death trap
plumbobby0, 05/29/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
87 of 91 people found this review helpful
I have been subjected to a unexpected scare in my Traverse and wonder if anyone had the same fate. On accelerating to overtake there was a multiple shift of the gears (at least 2 back) which caused the motor to hesitate and put me in a precarious position of slowing down instead of speeding up to pass other vehicles. I have possessed a Cadillac SRX 2011 that had the same problem so I assume the the problem is in the transmission as both vehicles have the 6 speed auto tranny. I would be interested in hearing from other owners with same or similar problem
Power Steering rack out with less than 50,000 mile
J, 02/02/2016
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
We purchased this 2011 Traverse in June of 2015. It was a one owner vehicle and we felt it was a good buy. Less than a year later we are learning it's a major flop! We have already had the water pump replaced, the power steering system, and now the whole power steering rack is out. The dealership says this is a $1,800 Fix. I could see if this was a high mileage vehicle, but it has less than 50,000 miles! From what we have read this is a HUGE problem with this vehicle. Chevrolet really needs to look into this, as I feel the amount of other people with this exact problem may warrant a recall on this system. Buyer beware!
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Buyer beware!!!!
Alps_112, 09/07/2015
updated 03/08/2016
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2011 traverse for 3 years. Once the vehicle hit 50k miles it was downhill from there. I had to invest in a $1400 powering steering rack. I took the vehicle In for what I thought was a minor leak and $1400 later the car still doesn't handle/drive well. I am now starting to have suspension problems. I do not understand how GM can get away with having these vehicles on The road with known problems. I've read hundreds of reviews with people experiencing the same type of issues. Do not waste your money on GM vehicles. What I thought to be a good crossover for my family of 6 turned out to be a nightmare.
Looks good, spacious interior. Not real impressed overall.
scole134, 01/17/2015
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've had my Traverse for less than a year & I'm dying to trade it in for something else. I love the look of the Traverse, but after owning one for a while now, the disappointments keep adding up. For one, it's horrible to drive in cold weather. It handles great, but the front defrost is the most useless thing ever made. The vent is like a foot wide & doesn't seem to blow outward at all. I can let the car warm up for a half hour & still have to scrape the sides of the windshield. Also, the heating system is flawed. When I change the temperature, it doesn't actually change, sometimes taking as long as 20 minutes to go from cold to hot. And now the check engine light is on because of a sensor.
Built for safety!
keripatterson, 10/11/2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
We were involved in an accident. The other car was totaled and very little damage to my right front bumper area. My vehicle drives like a dream, performs fantastically, and is built like a tank for safety. The front end folded like it should have for optimal protection and safety. I love this car and it is so worth the money we paid for it.