Chevrolet Traverse
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2019 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2018 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | 16-23 mpg combined |
| 2013 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | 16-24 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | 16-24 mpg combined |
| 2011 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 9-spd | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | LLT | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 281-288 hp | 266-270 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | LLT | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 281-288 hp | 266-270 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | LLT | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 281-288 hp | 266-270 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Leather | Leather | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Z71 | Z71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: RS | RS | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: High Country | High Country | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $54,395, Trim: RS | RS | $54,395 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $45,000, Trim: High Country | High Country | $45,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $30,040, Trim: LS Base | LS Base | $30,040 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $30,795, MSRP range: $30,795 to $43,255, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP range for LS FWD to LTZ AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/9/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $30,795 | $30,795 to $43,255 | 0.9 | Original MSRP range for LS FWD to LTZ AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/9/2026 |
| 2013 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $31,370, MSRP range: $31,370 - $42,575, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for LS FWD to LTZ AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/10/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $31,370 | $31,370 - $42,575 | 0.9 | MSRP for LS FWD to LTZ AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 5/10/2026 |
| 2012 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $30,485, MSRP range: $29,430 - $41,035, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for LS FWD to AWD LTZ trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/10/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $30,485 | $29,430 - $41,035 | 0.8 | MSRP for LS FWD to AWD LTZ trims. | llm_estimate | 5/10/2026 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | mechanical | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 18 | 18 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2781 | 98.2 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 3293 | 116.3 | — | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 118.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 118.9 | 18 | 18 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 3293 | 116.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 | 691 | 24.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 691 | 24.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | 4 | 691 | 24.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | 4 | 691 | 24.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2011 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability.
2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
2023
The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is considered below average for reliability, with the 'Shift to Park' malfunction being a significant ownership concern.
2021
The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to a significant incidence of **alternator and charging system failures** occurring at very low mileage.
2020
The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its **air bag systems** and recurring **engine** and **power train** issues.
2019
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability.
2018
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns surrounding its powertrain and electrical systems.
2017
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its airbag system and a notable number of electrical and engine complaints.
2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recall issues concerning airbags.
2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2014
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around sudden loss of engine power and stalling.
2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant issues with its electrical system and engine.
2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant engine issues.
2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its engine and steering systems.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Traverse?
Carfocal currently has 15 published Traverse reports, covering 2011 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is rated below average for reliability.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet Traverse. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 chevrolet traverse is rated below average for reliability. and the 2025 chevrolet traverse's value proposition is significantly undermined by its below-average reliability verdict and the high incidence of critical component failures, particularly in the brake system. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chevrolet Traverse?
Across Carfocal's published Traverse guides, recurring problem areas include Automatic Transmission, Alternator, and Engine Mounts. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Automatic Transmission, Alternator, and Engine Mounts.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints