Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.5× usual, mostly air bags and engine
489 serious complaints of 547, the most about air bags (258) and engine (117); per car on the road, 1.5× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the air bag warning illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Mar 2024
“This is the second time this has happened while driving along at highway speeds unexpectedly get error messages, service traction control, service stabilitrak, traction control is off, engine power is reduced. The first time I was able to drive to a dealership. The second time I lost all power and was lucky that I was in a residential zone”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
- Repair program 14515 - customer satisfaction program (stop delivery expansion). (14515, Dec 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
547 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Traverse year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Traverse trims
| 1LT | 2LT | LS | LTZ |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 24 | Electrical system (7) | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 21–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 179 | Service brakes (108) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 137 | Service brakes (54) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 89 | Power train (29) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 1 | 98 | Power train (43) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 89 | Electrical system (22) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 229 | Engine (70) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 407 | Power train (169) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 462 | Power train (195) | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 361 | Air bags (263) | No |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 17–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 292 | Air bags (163) | No |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 313 | Air bags (162) | No |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 547 | Air bags (258) | No |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 162 | Electrical system (53) | No |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 354 | Engine (115) | No |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 608 | Engine (204) | No |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 669 | Steering (331) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Traverse 2018–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 179 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 179 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 137 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 137 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Traverse Limited SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Traverse Limited SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 89 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 2 | 89 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 98 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 98 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 89 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 89 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 229 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 229 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 407 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 407 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 462 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 462 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 361 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 361 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 292 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 292 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 313 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 313 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 547 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 7 | 547 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 162 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 162 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 354 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 354 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 608 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 608 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Traverse 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 669 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Traverse AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Traverse FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Traverse AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Traverse FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Traverse AWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Traverse FWD | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Traverse Limited AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2024 | Traverse Limited FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2023 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2023 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2022 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2022 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2021 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2021 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2020 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2019 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2018 | Traverse AWD | Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2018 | Traverse FWD | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2017 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2017 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2016 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Traverse AWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Traverse FWD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.