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2026 Chevrolet Traverse

Gas

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

97 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 1

Complaints2 crash · 2 injured reported 26

Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 22 mpg

Starting MSRP7 trims · manufacturer $40,800

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 26 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,800 to $55,400 across 7 trims.

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Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →

Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Wheels
LT	Gas	FWD	$40,800	328 hp	326 lb-ft	23 mpg	18 in
LT	Gas	AWD	$40,800	328 hp	326 lb-ft	21 mpg	18 in
Z71	Gas	AWD	$48,900	328 hp	326 lb-ft	21 mpg	18 in
HIGH COUNTRY	Gas	FWD	$55,100	328 hp	326 lb-ft	23 mpg	—
HIGH COUNTRY	Gas	AWD	$55,100	328 hp	326 lb-ft	21 mpg	—
RS	Gas	FWD	$55,400	328 hp	326 lb-ft	23 mpg	22 in
RS	Gas	AWD	$55,400	328 hp	326 lb-ft	21 mpg	22 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Traverse FWD	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	20	26	22	$3,050
Traverse AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	20	24	21	$3,200

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49550, 49574.

New-vehicle warranty

Source: manufacturer press kits, make-level

Basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi Powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi Roadside 5 yr

As stated in Chevrolet's press kits for the 2025–2027 model years (4 kits); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Equipment

N252540430

5,861 vehicles 74% reported repaired built Jun 24, 2025 – Feb 17, 2026

Problem General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req Risk Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Fix Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26,

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 reported Feb 26, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes — Electronic Brake Module Component Failure open

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tractio

Opened Aug 21, 2026 · action EA26006 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Traverse

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chevrolet publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Chevrolet’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

26complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

2.0 per 10,000 built · Chevrolet reported 127,208 Traverse built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2025: 5 · 2026: 21

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance 7

Electrical System 7

Service Brakes 6

Engine 5

Unspecified 5

Power Train 3

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

What component or system: The touchscreen exterior lighting menu (Off, Auto, parking lights, headlights). It opens from a small sun-shaped icon beneath the volume knob. All exterior lights can be turned off with a single tap while the vehicle is moving. Nothing failed mechanically. The vehicle is available for inspection on request.

Exterior Lighting Oct 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772823

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact’s wife stated that while driving 55 MPH, the electronic control system and brake system failure the vehicle decelerated and went into LIMP Mode. The brake pedal became spongy, and while driving, the vehicle coasted to a stop.

Engine at 4,900 miles Oct 7, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769511

The blind spot warning sensor goes off at random. Making the driver not know if an object is close to the vehicle. This is very dangerous as a driver because you can get used to it going off and getting comfortable with nothing being in your blindspot, even with the warning light on.

Electrical System Sep 10, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11763462

On August 25, 2026, my 2026 Chevrolet Traverse experienced a severe safety failure involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system. While moving slowly forward in a drive-thru lane with no obstacles in front of the vehicle, the car's automated systems unexpectedly and violently slammed on the brakes.

Service Brakes Aug 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11759614

When shifting into drive from start, the shifter does not shift. I have my foot on the brake at the same time also. This has happened at least 8 eight times sense the SUV went over 3500 miles on the odometer. I have to wait about 5 seconds before trying it again.

Power Train Jun 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11744824

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 gap assist engaged, my vehicle suddenly applied the brakes unexpectedly even though there were no vehicles directly in front of me.

Forward Collision Avoidance May 12, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11737441

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	18%
SUV FWD	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (7)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01

7reports filed

2 fatality · 5 severity unknown

Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · 7 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Super Cruise 1.0 (6), Super Cruise (1)

Crash partner: Unknown 2 · Animal 1 · Heavy Truck 1 · Passenger Car 1

Filed by: General Motors, LLC

Incident	System	Struck	Injury alleged	State	Speed	Report
Jul 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Unknown	unknown	AZ	77 mph	540-15787
Jul 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Passenger Car	fatality	KY	62 mph	540-15816
Jun 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise	SUV	unknown	FL	62 mph	540-15506
May 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Animal	unknown	MI	75 mph	540-15284
May 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Unknown	unknown	AR	21 mph	540-15264
Feb 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Heavy Truck	unknown	CA	69 mph	540-14072
Jan 2026	Level 2 · Super Cruise 1.0	Pole / Tree	fatality	MS	23 mph	540-13946

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

On July [redacted], 2026, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse was travelling westbound on [redacted] near Valentine, AZ with Super Cruise engaged and active. Crash data indicates there was a frontal and left impact that deployed the airbags and front seat pretensioners and that the driver and passenger were wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash.

General Motors, LLC report 540-15787 Jul 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

On February [redacted], 2026, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse was travelling northbound on [redacted] with Super Cruise engaged and active. Crash data indicates a frontal impact that resulted in deployment of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners.

General Motors, LLC report 540-14072 Feb 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

On January [redacted], 2026, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on [redacted] in Kosciusko, Mississippi, with Super Cruise engaged and active. Super Cruise changed to a Disabled/Not Ready state 3 seconds prior to the crash due to a brake pedal press and potentially also the driver taking steering control.

General Motors, LLC report 540-13946 Jan 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Extended coverage on file 2 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first · GM service campaign N262546590-01Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first · GM service campaign N262546590Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 147

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-16

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 129 service bulletins, 11 service campaigns, 6 over-the-air updates

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System, Wheels, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance.

PIC6626B Service bulletin
2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other
PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
PIP6045C Service bulletin
2026-10-16 · Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates a potential chirp noise coming from the engine compartment.
PIP6137 Service bulletin
2026-10-07 · Unknown Or Other
This PI communicates the possibility of dtc U11E2 setting as current or history due to poor connection at Intake Cam Actuator
PIT6457C Service bulletin
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
PIC6540K Service bulletin
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIT6368E Service bulletin
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
PIT5698F Service bulletin
2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
PIT6524A Service bulletin
2026-09-22 · Unknown Or Other
A dealer is advised to perform no repairs if U3000 SYM 92 is found. Engineering is working on a resolution

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
P059F P059F on Chevrolet →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
P0604 P0604 on Chevrolet →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
P0607 P0607 on Chevrolet →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
P16F4	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U0140 U0140 on Chevrolet →	A module has stopped hearing from the body control module.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U023B	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U053C	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U1624 U1624 on Chevrolet →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins
U3000 U3000 on Chevrolet →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

Compare the 2026 Traverse with

Any vehicle, your weights →

Head-to-head	Verdict
2026 Toyota Highlander · Large SUV · grade A	Highlander +15.1
2026 Honda Pilot · Large SUV · grade A	Pilot +13.6
2026 Hyundai Palisade · Large SUV · grade B	Palisade +17.8
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee · Large SUV · grade D	Traverse +18.2
2026 Ford Explorer · Large SUV · grade F	Explorer +17.9

Traverse by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2027 A 0 1 22 mpg 2026 this page A 1 26 22 mpg 2025 A 0 185 23 mpg 2024 A 0 141 23 mpg 2023 B 2 94 21 mpg 2022 A 1 100 21 mpg 2021 C 3 92 21 mpg 2020 D 8 234 21 mpg 2019 C 3 412 22 mpg 2018 B 2 464 22 mpg 2017 D 3 361 18 mpg 2016 F 5 292 18 mpg

Common questions about the 2026 Traverse

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $40,800 for the LT FWD to $55,400 for the RS FWD, across 7 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. The most serious on file is 26V114000, covering Equipment. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA gave the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it A (97/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

Across the 2 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, most often about forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 2 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse?

The manufacturer has filed 147 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, most often covering unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, wheels. The most recent is dated 2026-10-16. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Chevrolet Traverse trim is the best value?

$14,600 separates the cheapest of the 7 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse better than the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 94.1 to 79, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price and performance. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse against the 2026 Toyota Highlander — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	2 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	none	EPA emission certificates	The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls	1	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	26	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	2 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	147	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	1	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	Open and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports	7	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	7 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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