2009 Chevrolet Traverse LT1 FWD

Pros

excellent for transporting 8 people

Cons

Hard to buckle car seats.

Purchased As New

I love this car. It is very roomy. The paint is a beautiful metallic silver color. I like the back-up camera and the mirrors show up who is in your blind spot. We recently took a trip and were most comfortable. I bought the extended warranty for full coverage if a repair is needed. GMAC gave a very good finance rate-lower than the bank. This car is just what we needed. When all the back seats are folded down, you have an incrediably big space to transport things....read morehide

Pros

surefooted in rain and wind, comfy, flexible seating, quiet, getup and go is great

Cons

haven't found any yet and are not likely to

Purchased As New

Bought this vehicle a month ago and have put 1500 miles on since then. All in all I like it for many reasons. It has a smooth handling and nice ride, the features included were optional at Saturn for 1000's more, the seats fold flat, the backup camera is great. Handles great in the wind, rain, sun, blacktop and dirt roads. (actually with the traction control a bit tooo well on dirt roads, (no not the ditch but definitely faster than I would have with other vehicles)) I miss not being in the car at times. It is a great surefooted vehicle that I feel safe in on the road. Winter should be a great test of the traction stability.Quality is built in this car and the people who built it have put their attention to make sure all the details are seamless.

In fact there are so many things that put this vehicle decades ahead of my Chrysler minivan features that I am surprised how much I missed in the little advancements. Like the blind spot mirror included in the regular mirror. Vision is always a hazard in any vehicle and they have definitely thought of that and made it easier to see!

The acceleration is great and I no longer have to wait until the traffic clears or have to turn off the AC to get moving. The Traverse also moves like a minivan or car and not like a truck.

The service and attention I am getting from my local dealer is why we picked them, and I am happy to say that I would definitely buy another one again if this is the quality and service that GM is currently putting out....read morehide

Pros

Awesome handling! Lots of room! Looks great!

Cons

Haven't found any

Purchased As New

My husband and I picked up our beautiful Silver Ice LT Traverse today and despite being at the dealership for 4 hrs left totally in love with our new ride. We researched the heck out of the crossovers and felt the Traverse was the best bang for the buck. We got all the bells and whistles, including second row captains seats and a moonroof for less than we would have paid for a Buick Enclave CX or a Toyota Highlander Limited. The Traverse is incredibly roomy and comfortable, loaded with features and rides like a champ. We couldn't be happier! If GM keeps producing cars like this they'll be giving the foreign car manufacturers a serious run for their money....read morehide

Pros

Styling, interior room, acceleration, fun to drive

Cons

None yet

Purchased As New

With about 4 months left on my current lease (07 Mountaineer), I decided to start reading reviews on (and test driving) some crossover (6+ passenger) S.U.V.s. (I.E. Highlander, Acadia, Traverse, Outlander, Mazda 5).

As several of my family members are employed in the auto industry, I wanted to find a domestic product that would fit my needs and budget. After test driving the Traverse, I can honestly say I probably would not have test driven the other vehicles had I not driven them first. Even between the Traverse and its platform-mate (Acadia), I felt the Traverse was smoother, had a better ride, and had better steering feel. I really didn't even notice any difference in acceleration or horsepower between the Traverse and the dual-exhaust Acadia. The others I tested could not compare to the cargo room, passenger room, or overall spaciousness of the Traverse. I'm sure there may be others out there that may be faster 0-60 mph, or may have more refined interiors and amenities, but I'm sure they will not do it for less money, or be a better overall value than the Traverse. I have only owned my vehicle for a few days, so I really can't say much about reliability. I have had 1 chance to take a short trip (appx. 165 miles round trip) with my wife and 2 kids, and my trip computer calculated my mpg at 24.4 mpg. The trip was half interstate @ 70 mph and half 2 lane highway @ 55-65 mph (with some stop and go city traffic thrown in the mix). I don't know how MPG will fare in all stop and go city traffic (90% of my driving), but I'm hoping it will come close to the 17 mpg city rating on the sticker.

I find the seats to be comfortable (I'm 5'11"/215), and I think that the interior is well laid out and that all the buttons and knobs are easy to find and use. I like the styling and I feel that the Traverse is easily competitive (in terms of performance or price) with any other mid-size (or even some full size) SUVs out there.

I've had some previous bad experiences dealing with G.M. car dealerships, but in this deal, I must say that the amount of game playing was kept to a minimum. I understand all car dealerships have been hit hard by the economy, and think it ridiculous that people think that they can get something for nothing because a car maker is in financial trouble. That being said, I recently went in just to gather information, but was suprised to find that my local dealer offered to pay my last 2 payments (out of the dealer's pocket) on my Mountaineer, as well as give me all the G.M. incentives I was entitled to. Unfortunately, leasing as I am used to is no longer an option with GMAC, so I was slightly dissapointed in having to increase my payment as much as I did. But, this was still much better than the reception I received at the Toyota dealership when I asked them if they were willing to give me 2.9% financing (72 months) and pay off my trade. I'm lucky the door didn't hit me on the way out. Several weeks later and they still haven't sent me a follow up E-mail or call.

Anyways, I know everyone that wants an 8 passenger SUV wants it to get 30 mpg, handle like a Porshe, and have an interior as luxuriously appointed as a Lexus for $20,000 , but I feel that the Traverse more than meets my needs, is fun to drive (for a land-yacht) and is very competitive with any of the other similar offerings on the market. I hope to have this vehicle for a long time, and I hope that G.M. (and Ford and Chrysler) will always be around to service my vehicle both now and in the future....read morehide

Pros

seating, fuel economy, comfort

Cons

can't really think of any.

Purchased As New

Love this car.. I was looking for a car that fit all my needs.. I needed a car that would have plenty of seating and comfort. It gets good gas mileage and rides smoothly. It has a great sound system and dvd player for the kids. I love the back up camera it comes with too. Overall I would recommend this car....read morehide