Chevrolet Traverse

In Canada: generations, trims, common issues, recalls and fuel costs

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This guide covers the Chevrolet Traverse across 3 generations from model year 2009. Transport Canada lists 27 recalls for it since the 2009 model year, the latest issued in February 2026 (list read ). Canadian third-generation Traverses skip the US-market LS trim.

Overview

The Traverse is Chevrolet’s three-row crossover, a car-based alternative to the Tahoe with seating for seven or eight, a large cargo area and a smoother ride. It arrived for 2009, replacing the TrailBlazer and Uplander minivan in Chevrolet’s lineup, and shares its platform with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. Families are the main buyers, and all-wheel drive has been offered on every generation; it is standard on the current Canadian model along with heated seats and steering wheel. Older Traverses have a long list of recalls worth checking by VIN, including side-airbag wiring and seat belt cables, and owners of early models have reported power steering loss. 2018–2019 models are covered by a GM bulletin for a false "Shift to Park" message.

Body type
Three-row crossover SUV
Model years covered
2009 on
Generations
3
Production
The Traverse is not built in Canada; it has come from Spring Hill, Tennessee and, since 2010, Lansing Delta Township Assembly in Michigan.[1]
Transport Canada recalls
27 since the 2009 model year
NRCan fuel rating, 2026
11.1 L/100 km combined, about $3,603 a year

Generations

Newest first. Years are model years; “on” means the generation is still in production.

  1. Third generation

    2024 on

    Launched in spring 2024 with a 2.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic, a 17.7-inch touchscreen and a new off-road Z71. Still built in Lansing, Michigan.[1][2]

  2. Second generation (C1XX)

    2018–2024

    A new, more truck-like body on the C1XX platform with a 310 hp 3.6 L V6 and a nine-speed automatic; a 2.0 L turbo was offered on the front-drive RS until 2019. The High Country added a twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system. Built in Lansing, Michigan and refreshed for 2022.[1][3]

  3. First generation (Lambda)

    2009–2017

    Built on GM’s Lambda platform with a 3.6 L direct-injection V6, a six-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive. Production started at Spring Hill, Tennessee and moved to Lansing Delta Township, Michigan for 2010. A 2013 facelift updated the styling, and the LTZ was renamed Premier for 2017.[1]

Trims and engines

Trims sold in Canada

Chevrolet Traverse trims as sold in Canada, with the model years each was offered.
TrimYearsWhat it adds
LS2018–2023The base trim of the second generation in Canada, with eight-passenger cloth seating and a 7-inch screen; it is not offered on the Canadian third generation.[1][3][4]
LT2018 onThe volume trim; the current Canadian LT has the 2.5 L turbo, all-wheel drive and a trailering package as standard.[2][3][4]
RS2018 onThe sport-styled trim; on 2018–2019 Canadian models it came with the 2.0 L turbo in front-drive form or the V6 with all-wheel drive.[2][3][4]
Premier2017–2025The upscale trim that replaced the LTZ; on the third generation it was offered in Canada for 2025 only.[1][3][4]
High Country2018 onThe top trim, all-wheel drive only; it was not offered in Canada for 2025 and is part of the current Canadian lineup.[1][2][3]
Z712024 onThe off-road trim, with a twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system, off-road suspension, a skid plate and all-terrain tires.[1][2]

Engines

Engines offered in the Chevrolet Traverse, by model year.
EngineYearsNotes
3.6 L V6 (LLT)2009–2017Direct injection, six-speed automatic.[1]
3.6 L V6 (LFY)2018–2024Nine-speed automatic.[1][3]
2.0 L turbo I42018–2019Front-drive RS only.[1][3]
2.5 L turbo I42024 on328 hp with an eight-speed automatic.[1][2]

Common issues

Problems a source documents for this model, tagged by what kind of source it is. What each tag means:

Recall
A safety recall. Transport Canada’s list further down has the recall itself, and a dealer can tell you from your VIN whether it applies to your vehicle.
Service bulletin
A manufacturer’s technical service bulletin: its instructions to dealers for diagnosing and repairing the problem. A bulletin is not a recall.
Owner complaint pattern
Owners have reported it in complaints. A pattern in reports is not a recall, and not a finding that every vehicle has the problem.

  • Loss of power steering assist on early models

    Owner complaint pattern Model years 2009–2010

    Owners of 2009 and 2010 Traverses have filed many NHTSA complaints about the steering becoming very heavy, especially at low speed. Have the power steering system checked if the steering stiffens.[16][17]

  • Side airbag wiring connector faults

    Recall Model years 2009–2013

    The wiring connectors for the seat-mounted side airbags can build up resistance, turning on the airbag light and eventually stopping the side airbags and pretensioners from deploying. Dealers repair the connections under the recall.[6][7]

  • Front seat belt anchor cable fatigue

    Recall Model years 2009–2014

    The flexible steel cable that anchors the front seat belts can fatigue and separate over time. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner cable.[8][9]

  • Driver airbag inflator rupture

    Recall Model years 2014–2017

    The driver’s airbag inflator may rupture in a crash and throw metal fragments. The recall replaces the driver airbag module.[10][11]

  • Wiper arm nut loosening under snow and ice

    Recall Model years 2011–2012

    If snow or ice holds the wipers down, the wiper arm nut can loosen and the wiper stops working. Dealers tighten the wiper arm nuts under the recall.[14][15]

  • False "Shift to Park" message

    Service bulletin Model years 2018–2019

    The dash can keep showing "Shift to Park" after the vehicle is already in Park, and the vehicle may not shut off; owners have filed many NHTSA complaints about it. GM bulletin 19-NA-206 fixes it with a new shifter harness and a jumper harness.[5][18]

  • Transmission fluid leak from the start-stop accumulator

    Recall Model years 2019

    Missing bolts on the transmission’s start-stop accumulator can leak fluid until drive is lost. Transport Canada lists only 2019 Traverses (the U.S. recall is wider); dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if bolts are missing.[12][13]

Transport Canada recalls

Transport Canada lists 27 recalls for the Chevrolet Traverse since the 2009 model year, grouped below by generation, newest first. A recall that spans two generations is listed under both. Read from Transport Canada on .

Check one model year against Transport Canada’s live list with the recall check, or decode your VIN first with the VIN decoder.

Third generation 2024 on

1 recall

  1. Recall 2026-086 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    1,255 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2026
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N252540430 / N252540431
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: For the Escalade model, the recall also affects certain 2026 model year Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models.

    Safety risk. A missing owner's manual could cause confusion on how to safely operate the vehicle and increase the risk of injury or a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install the owner's manual.

Second generation (C1XX) 2018–2024

8 recalls

  1. Recall 2023-142 · Powertrain

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    638 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2023
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222389310
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, a problem inside the transmission could cause the left-front axle shaft to separate from the transmission. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. This could also cause the vehicle to roll away while parked, if the parking brake isn't used. Note: This problem could cause a grinding or clicking noise from the front of the vehicle.

    Safety risk. A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a parked vehicle that moves unintentionally could create a risk of a crash or an injury.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission sun gear.

  2. Recall 2021-636 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    6 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020–2021
    Filed by
    BRAUNABILITY
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On a small number of vehicles converted for wheelchair access by BraunAbility, a screw that supports the left-front wheel well liner may contact and damage the transmission case. If this happens, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause a loss of power to the wheels.

    Safety risk. A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. BraunAbility will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the affected screw and clip with a nylon rivet. The dealer will also inspect the transmission case for fluid leaks and repair it, as necessary.

  3. Recall 2021-103 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    2,360 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N212329050
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

    Safety risk. A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

  4. Recall 2020-530 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    629 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202319030
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

    Safety risk. A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the tires and replace the ones that have the DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental.

  5. Recall 2020-520 · Powertrain

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    22,911 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2019
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202313440
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

    Safety risk. A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.

  6. Recall 2020-484 · Fuel System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    25 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202314760
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the fuel pump assembly. As a result, the flow of fuel to the engine could be partially blocked. Under certain conditions, like a low fuel level, this could cause the engine to stall.

    Safety risk. A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump module.

  7. Recall 2020-350 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    76 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202305380
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. As a result, the airbags may not inflate properly in a crash.

    Safety risk. An airbag that does inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side curtain airbags.

  8. Recall 2019-451 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    153 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2020
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N192268310
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked. This could cause reduced crash performance in certain frontal crashes.

    Safety risk. Reduced crash performance could create an increased risk of injury.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If the frame rail is found cracked, the vehicle will be replaced.

First generation (Lambda) 2009–2017

18 recalls

  1. Recall 2023-277 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    42,154 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2014–2017
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N232404980
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  2. Recall 2022-189 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    242 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2015
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N222366190
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  3. Recall 2021-619 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    8 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2016–2017
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N212349040
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall only affects certain driver-front airbag inflators with a lot number identified from a suspect lot.

    Safety risk. An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver-front airbag module.

  4. Recall 2021-213 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    7 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2010–2012
    Manufacturer’s no.
    N202321200 / N202321201
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On a small number of vehicles, the right or left roof rail airbag may not be properly attached to the vehicle. As a result, the airbags may not work properly in a crash.

    Safety risk. An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the roof rail airbag attachments. The dealer will add or replace any attachments that are missing, damaged or out of position.

  5. Recall 2015-591 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    88 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2016
    Manufacturer’s no.
    21930
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the third row left lower seat frame may have welds that are not in the correct location. In the event of a crash, the seat may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of occupant injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and replace the lower seat frame as necessary.

  6. Recall 2015-449 · Electrical

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    1,082 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2016
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15780
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles may have been assembled with a defective front windshield wiper motor that could overheat when in use. This could cause the windshield wiper motor cover to melt, smoke and/or catch fire, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor cover assembly.

  7. Recall 2015-280 · Structure

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    36,369 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009–2012
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15240
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may prematurely wear. These vehicles have a Prop Rod Recovery system intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return of the liftgate to the closed position if the liftgate’s gas struts are no longer capable of supporting the weight of the liftgate. The vehicle would provide audible warnings and flash the tail lamps to indicate there is a problem. However, the liftgate’s Prop Rod Recovery system software may be unable to detect/stop a liftgate with prematurely worn gas struts from falling too quickly after the liftgate is opened. This could allow the liftgate to drop suddenly, placing anyone beneath or near the gate at risk of injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate actuator motor ECU with a new software and will verify power liftgate operation following the reprogram.

  8. Recall 2015-033 · Tires

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    411 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2015
    Manufacturer’s no.
    15025
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles may be equipped with tires that may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations. During the inspection phase of routine tire compliance testing, cracks were observed in the tire's tread. This is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could result in tire noise, ride vibration and/or tread chunking. Tires operated in this condition could be at greater risk of failure, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace affected tires.

  9. Recall 2014-432 · Electrical

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5,071 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14515
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the chassis electronic module may have been contaminated at time of manufacture, which could cause an electrical short to occur within the module. This could cause the vehicle's check engine light to be displayed, or cause the engine to fail to start or stall, resulting in a loss of motive power. If the vehicle is equipped to support electric trailer brakes, the vehicle could also lose trailer brake function and display a "Service Trailer Brake System" indicator. These issues could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the module with a revised part.

  10. Recall 2014-181 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    75,701 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009–2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14187
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the vehicle structure at the front outboard seating positions can fatigue over time and could separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the lap pretensioner, as necessary.

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  1. Recall 2014-165 · Lights And Instruments

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    2,191 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2014
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14007
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the fuel gauge may indicate a greater quantity of fuel than what remains in the tank. As a result, if the tank were to become empty, the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

    Corrective action. Dealers will recalibrate the engine control module.

  2. Recall 2014-081 · Airbag

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    70,526 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009–2013
    Manufacturer’s no.
    14030
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, side airbag wiring connections could develop high resistance, illuminating the airbag warning light. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, resistance may continue to increase over time and eventually cause the seat side airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will affect repairs.

  3. Recall 2012-122 · Visual System

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    5,810 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2011–2012
    Manufacturer’s no.
    12036
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the wiper arm nut may loosen and cause that wiper to become inoperative. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

    Corrective action. Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts.

  4. Recall 2010-276 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    16,752 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009–2010
    Manufacturer’s no.
    10243
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the second row seat side trim shield may restrict the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button. As a result, the release button will not travel as much as designed when depressed and will appear to be jammed. The buckle cover may have visible damage which may only be cosmetic, but in some cases, the buckle may not latch/unlatch, or may appear to latch when the latch mechanism is not fully engaged. If the latch mechanism is not fully engaged, the safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended in a crash, which could result in personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields, inspect the belt buckle and will replace it if damaged.

  5. Recall 2010-189 · Accessories

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    99,000 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    10153
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.

    Corrective action. Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

  6. Recall 2009-133 · Brakes

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    909 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    09045
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the park brake cable link (connector) may fracture when the park brake pedal is depressed. Should the vehicle be parked on a sufficient slope, and the transmission shift lever be in any position other than PARK, it may result in unintended vehicle movement which could cause a vehicle crash resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will replace the park brake cable link (connector).

  7. Recall 2009-076 · Other

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    31,458 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    09041 09077
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. Should this occur, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. As such, the driver could move the shifter to PARK and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not actually be in the PARK position. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the shift cable.

  8. Recall 2008-424 · Seats And Restraints

    Date
    Units affected in Canada
    536 (whole recall)
    Covers
    TRAVERSE 2009
    Manufacturer’s no.
    08387
    Issue, risk and remedy

    Issue. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209 - Seatbelt Assemblies. These vehicles may have been assembled with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet. In a vehicle crash, this could allow the buckle to separate from the mounting strap. As a result, the seat occupant may not be restrained as intended, which could cause personal injury or death.

    Corrective action. Dealers will inspect the seatbelt buckles in the second and third rows, and replace them if necessary.

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Source: Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Fuel economy and cost

Natural Resources Canada’s combined ratings (55% city, 45% highway driving) for the newest model years it has rated. NRCan rates every drivetrain, transmission and package separately, so each row gives the range across them. The yearly cost assumes 20,000 km a year, the distance NRCan’s own fuel consumption search tool assumes, at Statistics Canada’s average self-serve price in Calgary for August 2026: regular 162.3¢/L, premium 188.4¢/L, diesel 210.6¢/L. Each rating is costed at the fuel NRCan rated it on. How far and how you drive will move it.

Chevrolet Traverse: NRCan combined fuel consumption and yearly fuel cost in Calgary, model years 2019–2026.
YearEngineFuel Combined L/100 kmFuel a year (CAD)
2026 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.1 $3,603
2025 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.2 $3,636
2024 2.5 L, 4 cylinders Regular 11.3 $3,668
2024 3.6 L, 6 cylinders Regular 11.9 $3,863
2023 3.6 L, 6 cylinders Regular 11.8 $3,830
2022 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 11.1–11.8 $3,603–$3,830
2021 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 11.1–11.8 $3,603–$3,830
2020 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 11.1–11.8 $3,603–$3,830
2019 3.6 L, 6 cylinders (2 versions) Regular 11.1–11.8 $3,603–$3,830

Source: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings, read . Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Prices: Statistics Canada, Table 18-10-0001-01, Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil, by geography (https://doi.org/10.25318/1810000101-eng), used under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.

Canada notes

  • Canadian third-generation Traverses skip the US-market LS trim. Every one has all-wheel drive, and a heated wheel, heated mirrors and heated seats (front and outer rear) are standard.[1][2]
  • The Traverse is not built in Canada; it has come from Spring Hill, Tennessee and, since 2010, Lansing Delta Township Assembly in Michigan.[1]

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  11. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 23V334000: driver airbag inflator rupture. Accessed .
  12. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2020-520: transmission start-stop accumulator bolts. Accessed .
  13. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 20V668000: transmission start-stop accumulator bolts. Accessed .
  14. Transport Canada, Transport Canada recall 2012-122: wiper arm nut loosens under snow and ice. Accessed .
  15. NHTSA, NHTSA recall 12V151000: wiper arm nut loosens under snow and ice. Accessed .
  16. NHTSA, NHTSA owner complaints: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. Accessed .
  17. NHTSA, NHTSA owner complaints: 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. Accessed .
  18. NHTSA, NHTSA owner complaints: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse. Accessed .

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