Midsize SUVs · 2nd gen generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 74 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,152 to own, including $2,651 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Traverse.
Reliability
74/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,651
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
21 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$21,267
$18,715 – $23,819, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
93
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 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
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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 74 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 74 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,651 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $17,152 over 5 years: $4,787 in lost value, $2,651 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,267 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.