2027 Chevrolet Traverse
SUV · 2010–2027
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Which year to buy
Best bet2021Fewest serious problems: 0.3× usual
Newest we'd buy2023The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010, 2025Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2024More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
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
2027 Traverse trims
| LT FWD | LT AWD | Z71 AWD | High Country FWD | High Country AWD | RS FWD | RS AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless phone charging | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated rear seats | No | No | No | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane centering | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": 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…
Wireless phone chargingThird row (7+ seats)Power liftgateLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
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.