Faults:

Key sticking in the ignition. I talked to the dealer; it seems this is common. It is from dirt build up on the key, and the way the ignition is made on this vehicle.

Loud noise under rear seat right after starting. I had it in 3 times for this in 2 different states. All 3 dealers told me the same thing. It is the fuel pump resetting and this is normal. It has caused no issues with driving or performance. I learned to ignore it.

Seats tend to stain if any wet item is on them. This is a problem that I cannot seem to fix. I don't cleaned the seats as I learned my lesson on that. It appears that the fabric is very cheap.

At times engine power is reduced and loud noise when trying to accelerate. The dealer had this documented 4 times before it went out of warranty. They are unable to duplicate the noise. It only happens in heavy rains and snow. They tell me it sounds like the AWD maybe getting close to overheating and is shutting down to protect it. I was told to keep the tires in good repair and in good tread, and the vehicle aligned. So far this has been working.

Front brakes are vibrating. The vehicle eats front brakes. The back brakes are drums and the front are disc brakes. My mechanic told me this isn't unusual for this vehicle, and the vibration is the rotors needing cut or replaced. I have grown accustomed to it.

Hesitates to start at times. Hot and cold. This is a new problem I cannot get it to duplicate for the dealer. I was told "off the record" that this has been popping up more and more on this vehicle. I simply wait a second and try again and hope it starts.

I have been having the same issues as most of you all have. I think a lot of these issue were addressed and corrected for the newer versions. It seems that this vehicle was built as cheap as possible.

General Comments:

The car has been through some pretty bad winters, and I still have it.

The car seems to be made very cheaply, as compared to the next level up in vehicle lineup.

Faults:

Thumping noise when the car is started.

Key sticks in the ignition.

Turning radius is terrible.

Brakes squeak constantly.

Paint is chipping.

Engine continues to turn over even when I stop turning the key.

Sunroof got stuck (luckily closed).

Windows shake when going up or down.

General Comments:

Seems that I have all the same problems that everyone else does:

The GOOD:

This car is super good in the snow. I've never had a problem or met a pile of snow I couldn't get through in my AWD.

It's a very comfy car for the driver.

The bumpers hold up well to Chicago parking. No dents what-so-ever, and I know that I've been "bumped" several times by parallel parkers.

As someone who didn't drive for years, and is new to driving again, I feel VERY safe in this car.

The BAD:

Backseat is incredibly uncomfortable for anyone over 5' tall. The seat backs are at a 90 degree angle, and board straight. Also, the head rests are in an awkward place, making it very uncomfortable if not impossible to put your head back.

The car is cheaply made.

My Chevy symbol fell off the back of the truck. The buttons on my radio are all missing paint, and my console is chipping like crazy. These are minor to me, and no more than annoying, but I take very good care of my car, and don't have children, so I'd expect it to look a little nicer than it does. Also, the key sticks when you try and pull it out, and I have to jiggle it in the ignition in order to turn it.

The UGLY:

Although I haven't had to have any repairs made yet, the engine continues to turn over even when I have stopped turning the key sometimes.

There is a knock that happens every time the car is run cold. It comes from the back of the truck, and it's just three knocks, and that's all we hear of it until the next time it's started and run cold.

The sunroof broke at the beginning of last summer. No reasoning behind it, it just stuck.

THE TURNING RADIUS STINKS IN THIS CAR!!! That has been a constant complaint I've had with this truck. It's incredibly irritating, and in many situations makes me look like a bad driver because I can't turn my truck. It makes parking in the city very frustrating.

All in all a great truck, but with a few little irritations.

If anyone has any advice as to how I can prevent blowing a gasket like others have, that would be great!