This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has two recalls, the more serious involving the automatic transmission's start-stop accumulator, where missing bolts can cause a transmission fluid leak that may progress to a complete loss of drive power.
The second recall involves the side curtain airbags, which may not be properly secured to their mounting points. In a crash where the curtains are meant to deploy, an unsecured bag may not inflate in the right position or with enough force to protect occupants from head injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The endcap on the start-stop transmission accumulator may be missing bolts, which could affect transmission operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the accumulator endcap and replace it if bolts are missing, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
