NEW
Take our quiz & meet the car you’ll love.
|
Sport Utility
|
7-8 Seats
|
19-20 MPG
(Combined)
|
Key specs of the base trim
—
Compare 4 trims
|
Overview
Is this the car for you?
The Good
- Ride quality
- Cargo volume
- Crash-test ratings
- Relative gas mileage
- Cabin quality
- Towing capacity
The Bad
- Somewhat unresponsive transmission
- Comfort of cloth upholstery
- Large turning circle
- Third-row comfort
- Highway wind noise
- Price of loaded models
What to Know
about the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
-
Malibu-inspired styling
-
Three rows of seats
-
Standard 281-hp V-6
-
FWD or AWD
-
Related to GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave
We’re looking for the best deals on a Chevrolet near you…
Are you looking for more listings?
— OR —
See all local inventory
Our Take
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
Vehicle Overview
The Chevrolet Traverse offers distinctive styling and a purportedly sportier driving experience than its GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave siblings. Competitors include the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and Hyundai Veracruz.
Under the Traverse's hood is a 3.6-liter V-6 with direct fuel injection. Three-row curtain airbags and an electronic stability system are standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.
The Traverse comes in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
The Traverse sports the same stacked grille as the redesigned Chevy Malibu. The high belt line and tall roof are typical of most large crossovers, while the taillights recall Chevy's Camaro. Exterior features include:
Interior
Like its siblings, the Traverse's interior has bright gauges and plenty of beveled plastics. The door handles reside on their own raised cutouts, and the dashboard stacks contrasting materials atop one another. Parking assistance comes in the form of rear proximity sensors or a backup camera. Interior features include:
Under the Hood
GM's 3.6-liter V-6 has direct injection and makes 281 horsepower. An optio...
The Chevrolet Traverse offers distinctive styling and a purportedly sportier driving experience than its GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave siblings. Competitors include the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and Hyundai Veracruz.
Under the Traverse's hood is a 3.6-liter V-6 with direct fuel injection. Three-row curtain airbags and an electronic stability system are standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.
The Traverse comes in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
The Traverse sports the same stacked grille as the redesigned Chevy Malibu. The high belt line and tall roof are typical of most large crossovers, while the taillights recall Chevy's Camaro. Exterior features include:
- Standard 17-inch wheels, with 18- or 20-inch wheels for uplevel models
- Four-wheel-independent suspension
- Optional panoramic moonroof
Interior
Like its siblings, the Traverse's interior has bright gauges and plenty of beveled plastics. The door handles reside on their own raised cutouts, and the dashboard stacks contrasting materials atop one another. Parking assistance comes in the form of rear proximity sensors or a backup camera. Interior features include:
- Seats seven or eight
- Optional captain's chairs or three-seat bench in the second row
- Standard cloth seats with optional leather
- Optional heated and cooled seats
- Optional navigation system
Under the Hood
GM's 3.6-liter V-6 has direct injection and makes 281 horsepower. An optio...
Vehicle Overview
The Chevrolet Traverse offers distinctive styling and a purportedly sportier driving experience than its GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave siblings. Competitors include the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and Hyundai Veracruz.
Under the Traverse's hood is a 3.6-liter V-6 with direct fuel injection. Three-row curtain airbags and an electronic stability system are standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.
The Traverse comes in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
The Traverse sports the same stacked grille as the redesigned Chevy Malibu. The high belt line and tall roof are typical of most large crossovers, while the taillights recall Chevy's Camaro. Exterior features include:
Interior
Like its siblings, the Traverse's interior has bright gauges and plenty of beveled plastics. The door handles reside on their own raised cutouts, and the dashboard stacks contrasting materials atop one another. Parking assistance comes in the form of rear proximity sensors or a backup camera. Interior features include:
Under the Hood
GM's 3.6-liter V-6 has direct injection and makes 281 horsepower. An optional dual exhaust system boosts horsepower to 288. Mechanical features include:
Safety
Safety features include:
The Chevrolet Traverse offers distinctive styling and a purportedly sportier driving experience than its GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave siblings. Competitors include the Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9 and Hyundai Veracruz.
Under the Traverse's hood is a 3.6-liter V-6 with direct fuel injection. Three-row curtain airbags and an electronic stability system are standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.
The Traverse comes in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels.
New for 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
The Traverse sports the same stacked grille as the redesigned Chevy Malibu. The high belt line and tall roof are typical of most large crossovers, while the taillights recall Chevy's Camaro. Exterior features include:
- Standard 17-inch wheels, with 18- or 20-inch wheels for uplevel models
- Four-wheel-independent suspension
- Optional panoramic moonroof
Interior
Like its siblings, the Traverse's interior has bright gauges and plenty of beveled plastics. The door handles reside on their own raised cutouts, and the dashboard stacks contrasting materials atop one another. Parking assistance comes in the form of rear proximity sensors or a backup camera. Interior features include:
- Seats seven or eight
- Optional captain's chairs or three-seat bench in the second row
- Standard cloth seats with optional leather
- Optional heated and cooled seats
- Optional navigation system
Under the Hood
GM's 3.6-liter V-6 has direct injection and makes 281 horsepower. An optional dual exhaust system boosts horsepower to 288. Mechanical features include:
- 281-hp, 3.6-liter V-6
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front-wheel drive, optional all-wheel drive
Safety
Safety features include:
- Standard front and side-impact airbags, plus side curtain airbags for all three rows
- Standard all-disc antilock brakes
- Standard electronic stability system
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
Read reviews that mention:
Great vehicle
Khara Kosinski Great Job. We purchased two vehicles. She is the reason we came to Lynch. We had been working with someone from another dealership. She made us a customer of Lynch Customer Care ... Read full review
I love it
I just purchased this vehicle about 3 weeks ago and absolutely love it! The one I got has captain seats in the second row which are very comfortable, the third row however is not very comfortable as ... Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Warranty
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Chevrolet
New Car Program Benefits
-
Bumper-to-Bumper
36 months / 36,000 miles
-
Powertrain
60 months / 100,000 miles
-
Roadside Assistance
60 months / 100,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits
-
Maximum Age/Mileage
5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
-
Basic Warranty Terms
12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
-
Powertrain
6 years/100,000 miles
-
Dealer Certification Required
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
