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Question on higher mileage

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#1 ·
Hey guys, we have been looking to purchase a used traverse. One we saw and liked the car a lot was a 2015 traverse with 91,000 miles. The best price they will do is $17,500.

My questions are, are the cars going into the 200,000 mile plus, and anything that should be of major concern?

I am aware that buying used, there may be something go wrong, The Carfax shows a lot of maintenance on the car, didn’t see any major repairs, thanks for any input.


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#2 ·
I Just hit 150,000 on my 2010.
Recently changed out the front struts rear shocks, and front suspension pieces.
Lots of the suspension pieces were actually in decent shape.
But- Im planning on driving it for many more miles to come.


I have done preventative maintenance on the car. I change out stuff- before it fails.
Like Oxygen sensors, plugs, etc at 100,000.
At 111,000- when I was goingto change out the old coolant (5 yr life)- since the engine was going to be drained- I went ahead and also changed out the upper/lower/ radiator hoses and the thermostat.


I dont like waiting for these to fail. But change because of mileage. So far so good.


But do- check oil levels often on these engines.
I check mine once a week.
 
#3 ·
the 2015's had the Power steering/timing chain issues resolved.


DOesnt mean- dont check oil level.... these engines use oil for lubrication, piston cooling (oil is squirted on the pistons), and a sort of 'hydraulic' fluid to move parts related to the chain.
Thats why its really important to check the oil level.
 
#5 ·
I'd think a '12+ would be a reasonable gamble. Once you get past the years of the recurring timing chain, transmission and power steering issues, they should be reasonably solid with routine maintenance. Keep up with all the fluid changes, use a quality synthetic and top tier fuel, and hope for the best. Our '17 is about to hit 50K trouble free, certainly hoping to do more than 117k on it but dependent upon the wife's feelings - although she hasn't been a big fan of the 2G's styling so maybe she'll want to hold on to hers for a long time.
 
#6 ·
Nowadays the condition of the floorpan and electrical connectors is as important as the condition of the engine. Still many flood damaged vehicles on the secondary market especially where the owners' lacked comprehensive insurance, dried them out and dumped them........no salvage title or Carfax to alert on them.


Besides checking the carpet for dampness or areas under internal spares for traces of mud/rust, easiest way is to pop the threshold plate and examine the floorpan underneath the carpet for mud staining. Once those connectors get wet and oxide resistance builds up you'll never be able to exorcise the gremlins that will pop up.
 
#7 ·
Feb 2019, I had 197,000 on mine i had to change the timing chains , kept getting the poo8 i think it was. I also had the stability trac/engine boggs down due to throttle body going bad. I bought it brand new September 2010. Other than that a new catalytic converter and O2sensor. The timing change i had new anti freeze and had a new water pump replaced since they were already in it. Running good still . Paid it off in 2015
 
#10 ·
I’m about $18000 deep into an 09 LTZ 155k Miles. Brand new engine, 3 cats, all new o2 sensors, 6 coils, rear valve cover, high pressure ac line, front rear brakes plus rotors, pcv hose, 4 new tires. About to do all 4 shocks soon too and trans flush. Love the traverse but hate at the same time.
 
#11 ·
2009 Traverse with 192,000 miles now. This was the year that was suppose to have a lot of problems, but it's still going strong for me. I've had a few issues but nothing to major. I keep up on the maintenance. Biggest cost was changing out the wave plate in the transmission before it broke. Probably saved me a lot of trouble though.
 
#12 ·
Carfax? I would only buy a used vehicle from its first owner who has all the service and repair records for the vehicle. I would also take it to an independent garage to have it put up on the hoist and check the suspension and wheel bearings, shocks, etc. as issues in these areas can be expensive and dangerous.

At 91,000 miles I would set aside money for repairs of the transmission, AC/heater, alternator, water pump, etc. as it is at the point where these can fail. Even the 2018 Traverse vehicles have experience transmission failure.

https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Traverse/2015/

If I was buying a 2015 then I would look to see if and when key components were replaced and consider replacing the radiator and heater hoses and replacing the coolant. I would also change the fuel filter and the oil and oil filter and the engine air filter so as to have a new starting point for maintenance for the vehicle.
 
#19 ·
I'm at 252,000 miles on my 2009 Traverse, so I guess 300,000 miles should be possible. I had the wave plate in the transmission changed before it broke so I should be okay on the transmission. The car is running good. I just sent in an oil sample to Blackstone, we will see what that shows.
 
#21 ·
Hey guys, we have been looking to purchase a used traverse. One we saw and liked the car a lot was a 2015 traverse with 91,000 miles. The best price they will do is $17,500.

My questions are, are the cars going into the 200,000 mile plus, and anything that should be of major concern?

I am aware that buying used, there may be something go wrong, The Carfax shows a lot of maintenance on the car, didn’t see any major repairs, thanks for any input.


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The better choice would to just go with the 2nd Gen traverse if you want a good used Traverse. I seen a lot of great use 2nd gen traverse on ebay going for less than those 1st gen traverse with low mileage. Plus the 2nd Gen just looks much nicer and roomier for a small growing family.
 
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