Chevrolet Traverse Generation 3 (2018–2023)
Chevrolet Traverse Generation 3 (2018–2023) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Chevrolet Traverse — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 2009–2012 | — |
| Generation 2 | 2013–2017 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2018–2023 | — |
| Generation 4 | 2024–present | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Traverse
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM 3.6L V6 (High Feature) | 2009–2023 | 36 models | 484 |
| Chevrolet 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2024–2026 | 19 models | 64 |
About this generation
On January 23, 2017, General Motors unveiled the second generation Traverse at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Introduced for a 2018 model year, it went on sale in July 2017. The Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse were still on the same platform, however, both cars got smaller and lighter and got reclassified as midsize SUVs. While Chevrolet made the vehicle in North America, it exported the Traverse to the Middle East and selected South American countries.
The Traverse was launched to the Russian market in 2018, and was sold in South Korea in the second half of 2019, where it is touted as a "Super SUV" and its largest Crossover SUV in that region. The second-generation Traverse adopted a more truck-like design, similar to the Tahoe, while taking some cues from the now mid-size Acadia, with the Chevrolet front grille design. It is similar in dimension to the first generation model, adding an extra of wheelbase and more overall length, and it loses to come in at a weight of .
It remains an 8-seat (or 7-seat optional) passenger vehicle. There are five trim levels available for the second-generation Traverse: L, LS, LT, Premier, and High Country (see below for trim level content). All the trim levels are available in either Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) drive type configurations except for the L trim level, which is only available in FWD, and the High Country trim level, which is only available in AWD.
In addition, there are two types of all-wheel-drive systems available for this generation of Traverse: the standard AWD system that allows user to disconnect the prop-shaft until rear traction is needed and the twin-clutch Twinster version (available only with High Country trim) with two rear clutches to more directly apply torque to the rear wheel that needs it most, both are developed by GKN Driveline. At the introductory period, a 3.6L V6 gasoline engine making and of torque was one of two engine options available, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission with either Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive.
A 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 making and of torque was the other available engine, but could only be optioned in RS Front Wheel Drive models from 2017 to 2019. The new Traverse gained some new technology, some of which is currently available on other models such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban. Some of this technology included a hands-free power tailgate, the latest-generation MyLink infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a power-folding 60/40 split third-row rear bench seat, and standard keyless access with push-button start.
The updated Traverse was originally planned to start sales in late 2020, but was delayed due to production issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with sales started in late 2021 as a 2022 model year instead. The 2022 Traverse retained the 3.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with the 9-speed automatic transmission. The base L trim was dropped from the lineup. The Traverse received a facelift in 2021 for the 2022 model year.
The 2023 model year was originally anticipated to be the last for the second generation to make way for the third generation. However, due to a slow ramp-up of production of the third generation, partially attributed to the 2023 United Auto Workers strike, a shortened 2024 model year was produced for the second generation, called the Chevrolet Traverse Limited. The second-generation Chevrolet Traverse was offered in five different trim levels: L, LS, LT (with Cloth and Leather variants), Premier, and High Country.
Most are available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), except for the base L, which is only available with FWD, and the top-of-the-line High Country, which is only available with AWD. There are also two appearance packages available: RS and Redline Edition.
Source: Wikipedia — Chevrolet Traverse — Second generation (2018), CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 844 | $15,797 | 52% | 105,060 mi |
| 2019 | 1,154 | $18,198 | 60% | 95,776 mi |
| 2020 | 1,696 | $20,148 | 66% | 86,787 mi |
| 2021 | 1,200 | $22,814 | 75% | 79,108 mi |
| 2022 | 1,035 | $26,395 | 87% | 60,859 mi |
| 2023 | 3,722 | $30,480 | 100% | 41,275 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 448 | Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System |
| 2019 | 3 | 395 | Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2020 | 8 | 210 | Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2021 | 3 | 85 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train |
| 2022 | 1 | 90 | Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2023 | 2 | 79 | Power Train, Electrical System, Engine |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $31,990 · 11,721 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LS — $17,000 · 79,231 mi · Gettysburg, PA
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $16,999 · 91,090 mi · Croydon, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $22,489 · 52,963 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $35,000 · 37,375 mi · Reading, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $29,885 · 43,042 mi · Souderton, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $36,993 · 33,621 mi · Lewisburg, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier — $21,290 · 103,571 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $23,998 · 70,437 mi · King of Prussia, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $34,477 · 3,321 mi · White Oak, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $19,487 · 98,889 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $36,129 · 27,077 mi · Irwin, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS — $29,188 · 27,496 mi · Glen Mills, PA
- 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $23,988 · 88,014 mi · Lewistown, PA
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $13,995 · 113,814 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $31,988 · 18,156 mi · Coraopolis, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $28,988 · 56,930 mi · Coraopolis, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse LS — $25,388 · 33,885 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LS — $25,186 · 58,373 mi · Jenkintown, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $29,489 · 51,889 mi · Jenkintown, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $31,999 · 21,662 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $20,485 · 93,489 mi · Wilkes-Barre, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $29,490 · 41,018 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $26,995 · 61,141 mi · Blairsville, PA
- 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $21,095 · 101,622 mi · Pottsville, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $19,900 · 99,911 mi · Muncy, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $18,478 · 131,162 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $30,998 · 43,467 mi · King of Prussia, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $25,485 · 75,734 mi · Cranberry, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $26,995 · 62,353 mi · Blairsville, PA
- 2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country — $18,695 · 124,407 mi · New Oxford, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Premier — $36,995 · 33,627 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $31,500 · 30,025 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $37,889 · 38,733 mi · Chester Springs, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $33,500 · 49,342 mi · Trevose, PA
- 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $21,999 · 67,379 mi · Kingston, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier — $23,500 · 86,685 mi · Sunbury, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $31,930 · 39,094 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Premier — $38,085 · 37,252 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $18,995 · 102,745 mi · Mcmurray, PA
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Premier — $17,115 · 124,890 mi · Plymouth Meeting, PA
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $13,998 · 100,392 mi · Sharon Hill, PA
- 2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $18,476 · 88,613 mi · Hamburg, PA
- 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $24,362 · 61,850 mi · Irwin, PA
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS — $19,695 · 89,035 mi · PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
- 2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country — $22,499 · 77,558 mi · Delmont, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT — $33,298 · 23,208 mi · Greencastle, PA
- 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS — $37,382 · 28,475 mi · Greencastle, PA