2026 Chevrolet Traverse AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
24
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
423 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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
2.5L, 4-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
2026 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE SUV N/A 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 Probability18.5%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems12 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 12 owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse AWD. Top reported issues include brakes, advanced safety (adas) and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4
Engine
4
Power Train
2
Electrical System
1
Speed Control
1
Steering
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2026 Chevrolet Traverse AWD problems by category: Brakes: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 05/12/2026ODI#11737441
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2026 Chevy Traverse that occurred on May 9, 2026 at 6:46pm. While driving at freeway speed in the carpool lane with adaptive cruise control and ga…
BrakesFiled: 12/21/2025ODI#11706428
This vehicle is unsafe for two reasons. First, it slams you on brakes and puts you in park at random times. Middle of road, parking lots, etc. This puts you at higher risk of someone hitting you. The …
BrakesFiled: 12/20/2025CrashODI#11706269
On Monday, December 15, 2025, I was "creeping" into my garage when the brakes failed and I ran into my garage wall damaging my wall and the front of the vehicle. On Tuesday, December 16 ,2025, while 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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