2023 Chevrolet Traverse FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
417 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
73
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems73 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 73 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse FWD. Top reported issues include power train, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
22
Electrical System
15
Engine
15
Brakes
9
Fuel System
5
Lighting
5
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Structure
2

2023 Chevrolet Traverse FWD problems by category: Power Train: 22 complaints, Electrical System: 15 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Brakes: 9 complaints, Fuel System: 5 complaints, Lighting: 5 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints.

9
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
12
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 08/22/2025ODI#11682297
While practicing parallel parking in the vehicle for about 1 hour, upon leaving the parking lot, there was a message that popped up on the dashboard reading, “SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST”. When driving the v…
EngineFiled: 05/06/2025ODI#11659316
I am filing this complaint due to a recurring exhaust leak in the front exhaust pipe of my 2023 Chevrolet Traverse, which poses a potential safety hazard. During the vehicle’s bumper-to-bumper warrant…
Power TrainFiled: 11/15/2023CrashODI#11555218
I was trying to park on a little steep driveway. Somehow I got out of the car when it is D gear. In seconds I realized the car is moving forward and jumped right back in the car, hit the brakes and s…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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