Midsize SUVs · 1st gen generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 79 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,247 to own, including $2,715 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Traverse.
Reliability
79/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,715
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$11,333
18 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$14,214
$12,509 – $15,920, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
292
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 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 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 79 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 79 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,715 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,247 over 5 years: $3,199 in lost value, $2,715 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,214 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.