2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 model shown · Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain

Midsize SUVs · 2nd gen generation

2023 Chevrolet Traverse: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair About average

It scores 42 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $19,093 to own, including $2,964 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Traverse.

Reliability

42/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,964

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

21 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$25,775

$22,682 – $28,868, estimate

Recalls

2

on record

Owner complaints

95

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.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$1,151
Transmission & drivetrain$1,031
Electrical system$236
Driver-assist & stability$138
Body, glass & interior$103
Brakes$99

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Chevrolet Traverse

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202422/100
202342/100
202253/100
202174/100
202041/100
201930/100
201827/100
201785/100
201679/100
201581/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 42 out of 100, about average for midsize SUVs; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

It scores 42 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,964 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse cost to own?

About $19,093 over 5 years: $6,415 in lost value, $2,964 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,775 today.

What are the best years of the Chevrolet Traverse?

Of the years we rate, the 2017 scores best (85/100) and the 2024 worst (22/100).

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.