Chevrolet Traverse MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Traverse model year from 2009 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Traverse has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2025 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 21–22 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $51,812 19,211 listings
2025 21–23 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $36,996 1,851 listings
2024 20–23 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $43,490 1,589 listings
2023 20–21 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $30,480 3,722 listings
2022 20–21 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $26,395 1,035 listings
2021 20–21 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $22,814 1,200 listings
2020 20–21 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $20,148 1,696 listings
2019 20–22 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $18,198 1,154 listings
2018 20–22 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl $15,797 844 listings
2017 17–18 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $10,999 593 listings
2016 17–18 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $9,900 430 listings
2015 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl $8,785 316 listings
2014 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —
2013 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —
2012 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —
2011 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —
2010 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —
2009 19 MPG 3.6L 6-cyl — —

2026 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2026 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $51,812 on VehiSales (19,211 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
Traverse AWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 24 21 MPG

2025 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2025 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $36,996 on VehiSales (1,851 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG
Traverse AWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG

2024 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2024 Traverse was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $43,490 on VehiSales (1,589 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 20 27 23 MPG
Traverse Limited FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
Traverse Limited AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2023 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2023 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $30,480 on VehiSales (3,722 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2022 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2022 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $26,395 on VehiSales (1,035 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2021 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2021 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $22,814 on VehiSales (1,200 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2020 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2020 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $20,148 on VehiSales (1,696 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2019 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2019 Traverse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,198 on VehiSales (1,154 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 26 22 MPG
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2018 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2018 Traverse was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $15,797 on VehiSales (844 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 9-spd Premium 20 26 22 MPG
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 9-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG

2017 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2017 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $10,999 on VehiSales (593 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

2016 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2016 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,900 on VehiSales (430 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

2015 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2015 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,785 on VehiSales (316 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

2014 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2014 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

2013 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2013 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

2012 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2012 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2011 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

2010 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2010 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG

2009 Chevrolet Traverse: engines & MPG

The 2009 Traverse was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Traverse FWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Traverse AWD 3.6L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 16 23 19 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Traverse get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Traverse range from 18 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2025 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse have?

The 2026 Traverse was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Traverse require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Traverse EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/traverse.

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