Midsize SUVs · 1st gen generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 81 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,343 to own, including $2,654 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Traverse.
Reliability
81/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,654
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,737
19 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,115
$11,541 – $14,688, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
313
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires
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Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 22/100 |
| 2023 | 42/100 |
| 2022 | 53/100 |
| 2021 | 74/100 |
| 2020 | 41/100 |
| 2019 | 30/100 |
| 2018 | 27/100 |
| 2017 | 85/100 |
| 2016 | 79/100 |
| 2015 | 81/100 |
No. It scores 81 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 81 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 313 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,654 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $16,343 over 5 years: $2,952 in lost value, $2,654 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,115 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.