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2012 Chevrolet Traverse review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 23 highway, 19 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.2 out of 5

17 customer reviews
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse stands out for its spacious, comfortable seating and highway fuel economy, making it a strong contender for family use. Safety ratings and driving experience earned praise, but reliability concerns, such as timing chain repairs, and city fuel inefficiency were noted drawbacks.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Traverse an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Traverse 22nd out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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Chevrolet Traverse features and specs

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LTZ 4D Sport Utility 2WD

Standard Features

  • Quad Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Heated Mirrors
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio

Optional Features

  • Quad Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Skylight(s)
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.6L

Horsepower

288

Torque (ft-lbs)

270

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

22

Wheelbase

118.9"

Overall length

205"

Width

78.4"

Height

70.4"

Leg room

F 41.3"/M 36.8"/R 33.2"

Head room

F 40.4"/M 39.4"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P255/55R20

Rear tires

P255/55R20

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

300/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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