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2018 Traverse Warning: Transmission Problems Galore

Old July 22nd, 2018, 10:05 AM
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Transmission failed at 10k miles, leaving family stranded in 95 degree heat. Chevy roadside assistance, Onstar, Local dealers, nobody came to get us (we were in a very rural area after 6pm on a Saturday and no rental car places were open, no Uber, no internet- just voice cell service). Chevy wanted to tow to small local dealership- we had to pay out of our own pocket to get it towed to our dealership. Had to call friends to get us. Repairs took 2 weeks, plate replacement and software re-load to fix. One month later (while trying to get to a wedding), transmission will not engage when shifting into drive. Will have to go back into shop. This year model does not have the bugs worked out- the 9 speed transmission is not reliable. We begged Chevrolet to give us relief and buy back the vehicle. We were denied. Please save yourself and your family. Avoid this car at all costs. We love the look and features of the car (why we bought it).. Thankfully my family is ok- but this could have very easily ended very badly. It is not worth the risk to your family- especially since Chevrolet will not take ownership of this defect.
Old July 22nd, 2018, 6:35 PM
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all manufacturers will only tow to the near dealership...its not a chevy thing. If you want to tow to where you want to have it fixed...its on you. Even if that dealership is back logged and can't fix it for a month. YEP.

Unfortunately, a new design can be an unproven lemon. If your state has lemon laws; look into it and see if it qualifies. If it doesn't, once its fixed the second time; and you feel unsafe in it...sell it and take the loss.


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