Chevy Traverse

Bluestreak · 05-03-2010, 09:11 AM

Anyone have any personal experience with the Enclave/Arcadia/Outlook/Traverse lineup from GM?

We are specifically looking at the Traverse. Local dealer has a few that fit our price point and we really liked them.

I've read quite a bit about them (both negative and positive) but I was wondering if anyone here specifically had one and what their opinions are.

I'm well aware of the pros/cons of minivan vs cross over.

Anyone have personal experience with them?

Particle Man · 05-03-2010, 09:33 AM

My sister-in-law just bought one and so far she loves it (they replaced their Chevy Venture minivan with the Traverse). She has 3 kids and they bring all their hockey stuff from place-to-place with no issues. It's a nice looking and rides really nice.

I had one as a rental once and I drove from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA on one tank of gas (though it was close

).

Bluestreak · 05-03-2010, 09:36 AM

I've read reviews where people say they get 25-26 mpg highway and I've also read the oposite. Usually when someone complained about the mpg they didn't give any figures, they just said it was worse than they expected.

The Traverse has had 3 recalls already. Parking break and one other minor thing. Transmission recal makes me nervous but lots of people have praised the 6 speed.

Particle Man · 05-03-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak

I've read reviews where people say they get 25-26 mpg highway and I've also read the oposite. Usually when someone complained about the mpg they didn't give any figures, they just said it was worse than they expected.

The Traverse has had 3 recalls already. Parking break and one other minor thing. Transmission recal makes me nervous but lots of people have praised the 6 speed.

these days almost every car/car company has some recall or another going on.

Rider · 05-03-2010, 10:33 AM

I have an Acadia. It's a great, comfortable car. Mine has been very reliable despite the unreliable rating CR gives it. Average gas mileage is on the 15-16mpg range. That's 90% city driving. The lease is ending on mine soon and I am turning it back in. I have the 2wd model and it isn't that great in the snow. I have 19 wheels with touring tires so that might be why.

RACER X · 05-03-2010, 10:55 AM

we test drove one, it drove nice, was quiet. but the one we wanted was over $30k didn't think it was worth that much.

Rider · 05-03-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

we test drove one, it drove nice, was quiet. but the one we wanted was over $30k didn't think it was worth that much.

That's a cheap one. Sticker on mine was $38K and that was the 2wd version and no sunroof.

Cutty72 · 05-03-2010, 11:32 AM

I worked for Saturn when they came out with the Outlook. They were really nice, closest thing to a useable 3rd row seat I'd seen in a crossover yet. Ok mileage, around 18 when I was driving it. Comfortable, good get up, handled well, couldn't figure out what was 4k better about the Acadia that would sway people? Loaded identically, the only differences were the grill and other badging.

Rider · 05-03-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I worked for Saturn when they came out with the Outlook. They were really nice, closest thing to a useable 3rd row seat I'd seen in a crossover yet. Ok mileage, around 18 when I was driving it. Comfortable, good get up, handled well, couldn't figure out what was 4k better about the Acadia that would sway people? Loaded identically, the only differences were the grill and other badging.

Not the ones I looked at. Comparably equipped they were very close in price, within $500.

shmike · 05-03-2010, 12:41 PM

My BIL has the Enclave.

Beautiful car, large enough that 6 adults fit for a 4 hour road trip.

They have had it about a year now and haven't had a single issue.

05-03-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Chevy Traverse Anyone have any personal experience with the Enclave/Arcadia/Outlook/Traverse lineup from GM? We are specifically looking at the Traverse. Local dealer has a few that fit our price point and we really liked them. I've read quite a bit about them (both negative and positive) but I was wondering if anyone here specifically had one and what their opinions are. I'm well aware of the pros/cons of minivan vs cross over. Anyone have personal experience with them? __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

05-03-2010, 09:33 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	My sister-in-law just bought one and so far she loves it (they replaced their Chevy Venture minivan with the Traverse). She has 3 kids and they bring all their hockey stuff from place-to-place with no issues. It's a nice looking and rides really nice. I had one as a rental once and I drove from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA on one tank of gas (though it was close ). __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

05-03-2010, 09:36 AM	#3
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I've read reviews where people say they get 25-26 mpg highway and I've also read the oposite. Usually when someone complained about the mpg they didn't give any figures, they just said it was worse than they expected. The Traverse has had 3 recalls already. Parking break and one other minor thing. Transmission recal makes me nervous but lots of people have praised the 6 speed. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

05-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#6
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	we test drove one, it drove nice, was quiet. but the one we wanted was over $30k didn't think it was worth that much. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

05-03-2010, 12:41 PM	#10
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	My BIL has the Enclave. Beautiful car, large enough that 6 adults fit for a 4 hour road trip. They have had it about a year now and haven't had a single issue. __________________ Racing For Smiles

05-03-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I have an Acadia. It's a great, comfortable car. Mine has been very reliable despite the unreliable rating CR gives it. Average gas mileage is on the 15-16mpg range. That's 90% city driving. The lease is ending on mine soon and I am turning it back in. I have the 2wd model and it isn't that great in the snow. I have 19 wheels with touring tires so that might be why.