[Anduril]

I have my eye on a 2016 Traverse. It has 98,868 miles and the V6 3.6 Liter engine. Are these good vehicles? The records show it has had regular oil changes. Is this worth it?

 

[cintocrunch]

Our '14 was bought 4 years ago with 80k miles and now has almost 140k. Repairs it has needed were the Evap solenoid and coolant temperature sensor, both on the front of the engine and both straightforward and cheap repairs.

Otherwise I have changed the ATF every other year and did the transfer case and rear diff when I first got it. The ATF has some funky behavior but according to the TSB issued by GM it's normal.

These ride great, have very good power, get pretty good mileage, have a colossal amount of interior space, very comfortable seats, depending on the trim level good features for being 10 years old (mine at least) and seem to be fairly hardy from '13-'17.

I'd buy one again.

 

[Anduril]

Our '14 was bought 4 years ago with 80k miles and now has almost 140k. Repairs it has needed were the Evap solenoid and coolant temperature sensor, both on the front of the engine and both straightforward and cheap repairs.

Otherwise I have changed the ATF every other year and did the transfer case and rear diff when I first got it. The ATF has some funky behavior but according to the TSB issued by GM it's normal.

These ride great, have very good power, get pretty good mileage, have a colossal amount of interior space, very comfortable seats, depending on the trim level good features for being 10 years old (mine at least) and seem to be fairly hardy from '13-'17.

I'd buy one again.

I try to do all my homework before I buy a vehicle. It seems like every car has a ton of problems. Is the 2016 known for any transmission or timing belt issues? What do you mean by the ATF having funky behavior?

 

[cintocrunch]

I try to do all my homework before I buy a vehicle. It seems like every car has a ton of problems. Is the 2016 known for any transmission or timing belt issues? What do you mean by the ATF having funky behavior?

This vehicle has timing chains, not timing belts. The '12 and earlier models are known to have higher frequency occurrences of timing chain failure and transmission failure, but both of those were updated in '13 and the frequency decreased. Quality synthetic oils meeting the highest ILSAC levels at recommended or lower OCI's will keep the chain nice and happy for many miles.

I can't find the TSB but it basically said there was some debris in the valve body of some '13-'17 Lambda vehicles and it can cause the 2-3 shift to slightly flare and the 3-2 shift under load to be "firmer" (I find it harsh, not firm). They claim in the TSB this is not causing any damage so no recall was issued and if you really want to deal with it you have to replace the valve body, which is pretty laborious.

Mine has done it from day 1. It's most prominent at roundabouts or low speed turns, but if I slow down a little more than I would usually take the turn at it downshifts into second while decelerating rather than as I roll onto the throttle. When it downshifts as I apply the gas it loads up then harshly downshifts. I experience the 2-3 flare, but much less frequently and it's less intrusive. Usually that occurs if I've been sitting in a lot of stop and go and the temperatures get a little higher in the fluid.

 

[Anduril]

This vehicle has timing chains, not timing belts. The '12 and earlier models are known to have higher frequency occurrences of timing chain failure and transmission failure, but both of those were updated in '13 and the frequency decreased. Quality synthetic oils meeting the highest ILSAC levels at recommended or lower OCI's will keep the chain nice and happy for many miles.

I can't find the TSB but it basically said there was some debris in the valve body of some '13-'17 Lambda vehicles and it can cause the 2-3 shift to slightly flare and the 3-2 shift under load to be "firmer" (I find it harsh, not firm). They claim in the TSB this is not causing any damage so no recall was issued and if you really want to deal with it you have to replace the valve body, which is pretty laborious.

Mine has done it from day 1. It's most prominent at roundabouts or low speed turns, but if I slow down a little more than I would usually take the turn at it downshifts into second while decelerating rather than as I roll onto the throttle. When it downshifts as I apply the gas it loads up then harshly downshifts. I experience the 2-3 flare, but much less frequently and it's less intrusive. Usually that occurs if I've been sitting in a lot of stop and go and the temperatures get a little higher in the fluid.

Lambda vehicles? Can you clarify for me what you mean?

 

[cintocrunch]

Lambda vehicles? Can you clarify for me what you mean?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Lambda_platform

 

[rbarrios]

I did oil changes on time and frequent trans drain and refills.
This on a 2010. Did not get the chain issue or trans issues.
I just traded it in on a 23.
193,000.
2016 should be good if taken care of.

 

[Anduril]

I did oil changes on time and frequent trans drain and refills.
This on a 2010. Did not get the chain issue or trans issues.
I just traded it in on a 23.
193,000.
2016 should be good if taken care of.

According to the records I have, it has had oil changes at regular intervals (too far apart in my opinion). It has had damage to the front but only minor. I'm still trying to find out what kind of damage.

 

[Plymouthcranbrook]

I have a 2016 FWD that I bought three years ago with 89,000 miles. Now with 100,200 or so. I have had no problems except the delayed door lock on the driver door sometimes burps. One drain and fill on the trans and changed the antifreeze just in case. Other wise only oil and filter. I am happy so far. It only uses a small amount of oil. Maybe 1/2 quart between oil changes at 5000 miles or one year.