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?

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 :lol:).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

07 when they first came out and into the 08 MY the GMC's were selling for more in my area at least. :idk:

hence why we though it was outta line price wise, our ody was $40k sticker and fully loaded.

odyssey
seats 8 comfortably
easier access to rear seats
more luggage space w/ all the seats being used
no towing nec. for us, maybe a bike trailer in the future.
20-21 mpg city
25 hwy

The Enclave is VERY nice looking.

For $40K though, I'd buy a BMW or maybe a Toureg if it was within range.

That all sounds good but I need to tow a boat.

How heavy is your boat?

The Enclave/Acadia/etc only tows 1000 lbs more than the Honda.

Boat(2400) + trailer(600) + gear(guessing 200 or more) + fuel(315) =~3500 ballpark.

The factory tow package is rated at 4.5K lbs. I don't know what the Honda is.

The Honda is 3500lbs.

I try to notice things like tow rating now but growing up, if the vehicle could pull it, it did.

I can assure you from experience that most vehicles will tow amounts that FAR exceed their ratings. :lol:

I'm not sure I'd tow anything heavier with the Acadia. It really has to work to tow that 3500lbs. I'd hate to max it out. Besides the tow rating, it's only a fwd and I get nervous pulling the boat out on a wet boat ramp.

The Acadia/Outlook/Enclave are very well built vehicles IMO. The motor and trans are VG as well. Best looking crossover IMO.

That is fine until an accident happens and insurance denies the claim.

My BIL/SIL have a new 2010 Traverse. The thing is real nice. They have the bottom end version yet it comes completely loaded with the norms. Power locks, mirrors, windows, keyless entry. Its 3rd row seating is bigger than my 2nd row in my Trailblazer. The thing is a BIG vechicle. Its no small SUV.

I can't speak on MPG... but I can ask.

Yeah the third row is impressive on them. The Acadia has more head room in the back though since the roof line is straight where the Buick and Chevy curve down a little bit in the back. That was one of the reasons we went with the GMC and not the Buick. Besides, the wood steering wheel and the analog clock on the Buick made it feel like an old man car but it was quieter than the GMC

It is a 5000 lb vehicle so that v6 has to work hard so the mileage isn't that great. Like I said before, my average is 15.2 with mostly city driving.

My sister is looking at a Traverse so this thread is great!

It doesn't get Equinox MPG but its better than a full size truck.

from odyssey board

I towed the same boat in high school with a 4 cylinder Camry. :lol:

Whats that weigh about a 1000lbs?

i have no idea.

The hull was about 1000.

Rigged and loaded on a trailer about 2000.

Sounds about right, if not a bit on the high side. A couple big boy ATVs and equipment on a trailer will weigh a similar amount.

BIL says he thinks he's getting low 20's mixed hwy/city MPG

I don't see how that is possible unless he drives all highway miles and drives like a grandma.

IDK Rider

Figure same theory as to why I don't get more than 12 MPG on my TB SS but my wife can get 15-16.