I bought this vehicle brand new from the dealer. It's an excellent ride with lots of room. We have taken it on many family trips which include pulling a travel trailer. Tonnes of power and very comfortable for the long journeys. Although it is the worst vehicle I have ever driven in the snow! Should have paid extra for all wheel drive!
On the down side It has been to the dealer several times for recalls and repairs that shouldn't happen to vehicles of this calibre and price point. I paid 47,000
Both the air conditioner and power steering stopped working on shortly after the bumper to bumper warranty expired. The dealer was somewhat helpful and absorbed some of the cost but I still paid over 1500 for the repairs. 2 Years later GM recalled the power steering pump but they wouldn't reimburse me.
As I write this review my traverse is in the shop again having a new fly wheel installed because the starter motor went and tore out 17 teeth $1700. I am also experiencing suspension problems, which I expect given the age and the fact that we tow a trailer.
This vehicle is also known for timing chain problems which can cost up to $3000 to fix. My Traverse is at 173K. Only synthetic oil every 8K. This is the reason I have avoided this problem but it could happen anytime now!
I recently experienced engine sputtering on the highway. The dealer said the #4 ignition coil went. Was quoted 650 to replace it. They recommended that the other 5 be done at the same time for a grand total of $1200 Yikes! Each coil costs 125. In the manual it recommends changing the spark plugs and coils at 160K. $1400 seems like a lot of money to pay for scheduled maintenance. I ordered the coils and sparks plugs online and did the work myself for around 600 and the vehicle runs like brand new again.
To sum it up I love the Traverse for the comfort space and driving. But it is very expensive to fix and there has been many trips the auto shop.