[Mike K]

Hi all:

My 2020 Traverse lost control while driving early in the morning on a local road in Vermont, we skidded out and ended up in a ditch then rolled over. First and foremost, my wife and children were wearing their seatbelts and no one was hurt, so I will be forever grateful that the Traverse kept us safe through the experience. If I had to guess I was driving in the mid 40's, the side and armrest airbags deployed but despite hitting the ditch more or less head on the front airbags did not and no glass was even cracked anywhere on the vehicle. I attached a picture of the approach, the tire tracks show it was a fairly short distance from "fishtail" to the ditch, I'd estimate less than 50 yards.

What I am wondering now, while deciding to replace the totaled truck with another Traverse or something different, is that I remember switching to the "Off-road" mode (the house we were staying in was off the paved roads and there was a fairly steep ramp up to the nearest actual road). Was this mode (Mountain with zigzag road) inappropriate for black ice conditions?

 

[FallenOfficer]

Hi all:

My 2020 Traverse lost control while driving early in the morning on a local road in Vermont, we skidded out and ended up in a ditch then rolled over. First and foremost, my wife and children were wearing their seatbelts and no one was hurt, so I will be forever grateful that the Traverse kept us safe through the experience. If I had to guess I was driving in the mid 40's, the side and armrest airbags deployed but despite hitting the ditch more or less head on the front airbags did not and no glass was even cracked anywhere on the vehicle. I attached a picture of the approach, the tire tracks show it was a fairly short distance from "fishtail" to the ditch, I'd estimate less than 50 yards.

What I am wondering now, while deciding to replace the totaled truck with another Traverse or something different, is that I remember switching to the "Off-road" mode (the house we were staying in was off the paved roads and there was a fairly steep ramp up to the nearest actual road). Was this mode (Mountain with zigzag road) inappropriate for black ice conditions?

Glad you guys are okay! Black ice is no joke, no mode would’ve saved you.

 

[cintocrunch]

Black ice there is nothing you can do. This is a testament to the safety of the Traverse in my opinion.

 

[Jack07231]

Hi all:

My 2020 Traverse lost control while driving early in the morning on a local road in Vermont, we skidded out and ended up in a ditch then rolled over. First and foremost, my wife and children were wearing their seatbelts and no one was hurt, so I will be forever grateful that the Traverse kept us safe through the experience. If I had to guess I was driving in the mid 40's, the side and armrest airbags deployed but despite hitting the ditch more or less head on the front airbags did not and no glass was even cracked anywhere on the vehicle. I attached a picture of the approach, the tire tracks show it was a fairly short distance from "fishtail" to the ditch, I'd estimate less than 50 yards.

What I am wondering now, while deciding to replace the totaled truck with another Traverse or something different, is that I remember switching to the "Off-road" mode (the house we were staying in was off the paved roads and there was a fairly steep ramp up to the nearest actual road). Was this mode (Mountain with zigzag road) inappropriate for black ice conditions?

WOW - Glad that you and your family are all ok!! That Traverse really held up great! It actually saved you all from a much worse outcome. The others are 100% right. Nothing you can do on black ice.

 

[Pete Rosado]

First, glad that you and your family got out of there safely! I am also in agreement with the others here that black ice is a problem for ANY vehicle, so it could’ve happened to you in any one of them. I’ve had both a 2018 (2LT) and now 2021 (RS) and will likely get the 2024 since my lease end will coincide with its release. It’s been a great family hauler that still looks good on the road. I’m always looking at those “Best SUV of 20XX” lists and while I never see the Traverse near the top of them, I’ve had a really good experience with mine, so I don’t feel the overwhelming need to look elsewhere. It’s a very safe vehicle as you can attest to, so hopefully it’s earned it’s place in your driveway once again. Best of luck!

 

[FATHEAD7466]

Good top hear that your family is safe.