Head-to-head
2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 GMC Yukon
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 79.2, on price, fuel & range. The GMC Yukon is ahead on safety.
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2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 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 a…
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A2027 GMC Yukon
The 2027 GMC Yukon is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Yukon 2WD, is EPA-rated a…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Chevrolet Traverse
Clear winThe Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 79.2, on price, fuel & range. The GMC Yukon is ahead on safety.
Price 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 43.9
Safety 2027 GMC Yukon leads by 25
Fuel & range 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 16.3
| Category · weight | 2027 GMC Yukonoverall 79.2 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 90.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 56.1 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82.3 | 98.6 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 79.2 | 90.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
GMC Yukon: base trim Elevation RWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins
- It starts $31,895 lower ($40,800 against $72,695 base MSRP).
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,150).
Where the 2027 GMC Yukon answers
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
35 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $72,695 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Cylinder count | 8 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.3L V8 | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 20 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 10 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 76.5 in | — |
| Overall length | 210 in | — |
| Overall width | 81 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 123 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 72.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 25.5 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 42 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,383 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,383 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,400 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 2,017 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | coil-over-shock | — |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | power | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65.5 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.7 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
219 features · differences first, then sharedSafety42 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, enhanced | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, enhanced | std | — |
| Trailer sway control | std | — |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| 7 airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Available Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering | opt | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Display, automatic occupant sensing | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | opt | — |
| Electrical theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | std | — |
| Front outboard Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | opt | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Smart Trailer Integration Indicator | opt | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| Steering column lock | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Warning tones | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | — |
Infotainment22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 5G Wi-Fi ® hotspot capable | std | — |
| 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center | std | — |
| 15" diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display | opt | — |
| 16.8" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-in compatibility | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| Bose CenterPoint ® Surround 10-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Center console USB ports | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Front console USB ports | std | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Media System | opt | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade | opt | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| Third row USB ports | std | — |
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 120-volt power outlets | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Keyless Open | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power programmable liftgate | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down | std | — |
| Power windows with front passenger express-up/down | std | — |
| Power windows with rear express-down | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Heater air system, heat/defrost, 1.5kW | opt | — |
| Rear air conditioning | std | — |
Seating20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats | opt | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Heated second row outboard seats | std | — |
| 4-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | opt | — |
| 2-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | std | — |
| 4-way power driver and front passenger lumbar control | opt | — |
| 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters | std | — |
| Dark Atmosphere/Gideon, CoreTec/Perforated leather-appointed seating | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Jet Black, CoreTec/Perforated leather-appointed seating | opt | — |
| Memory settings | std | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| Power-release second row 60/40 split-folding bench seat | std | — |
| Power-release second row bucket seats | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way power lumbar | std | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power | std | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power | std | — |
| Seat trim, CoreTec/Perforated Leather-Appointed | std | — |
Interior34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror | opt | — |
| Assist handles | std | — |
| Bright sill plates | std | — |
| Console-Mounted Safe | opt | — |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Elevation Appearance Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Black Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Preferred Package | opt | — |
| Elevation Premium Package | opt | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front center console | std | — |
| Front window shade | opt | — |
| Get Active Package | opt | — |
| Hit the Road Package | opt | — |
| Illuminated cargo sill plate | opt | — |
| Illuminated front and rear door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| Interior lighting | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Overhead assist handles | std | — |
| Power-sliding center console | opt | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Sport Pedal Cover Kit | opt | — |
| Steering-wheel mounted controls | std | — |
| Technology Package | opt | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| Carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Carpeted floor covering | std | — |
Exterior54 differ · 54 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic power sunroof | opt | — |
| 17" all-season blackwall spare tire | std | — |
| 17" full-size spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" all-season blackwall tires | std | — |
| 20" machined and painted Satin Graphite wheels | std | — |
| 22" 6-spoke Carbon Flash Metallic aluminum wheels with selective machining | opt | — |
| 22" 6-spoke Low Gloss Black wheels with machined accents | opt | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" Black wheels with selective machining | opt | — |
| 22" Bright multi-spoke wheels | opt | — |
| 22" Bright split-spoke wheels | opt | — |
| 22" multi-spoke Gloss Black wheels | opt | — |
| 22" polished aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Black assist steps | std | — |
| Black exhaust tip | opt | — |
| Black grille with Chrome surround | opt | — |
| Black illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Black lug nuts | opt | — |
| Black mirror caps | opt | — |
| Black nameplates | opt | — |
| Black roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Black wheel locks | opt | — |
| Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Bright chrome bodyside moldings | std | — |
| Bright rear bumper protector | opt | — |
| Bright roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System | opt | — |
| Chrome door handles with body-color strip | std | — |
| Chrome mirror caps | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted glass | std | — |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | opt | — |
| Front and rear splash guards | opt | — |
| Front fascia | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Glass, driver and front passenger laminated front door window | std | — |
| Glass, windshield shade band | std | — |
| Illuminated GMC mirror emblem | opt | — |
| LED fog lamps | std | — |
| LED headlamps with animated lighting | std | — |
| LED tail lamps with animated lighting | std | — |
| Painted mirror caps | std | — |
| Polished exhaust tip | opt | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | std | — |
| Rear intermittent wiper | std | — |
| Rear window defogger | std | — |
| Red illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Single-outlet exhaust | std | — |
| Spare tire carrier | std | — |
| Upper active aero shutters | std | — |
| Upper and lower active aero shutters | opt | — |
| Wheels, 22" x 9" Interim | opt | — |
| Yukon Bright Edition | opt | — |
Powertrain24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission | opt | — |
| 220-amp alternator | std | — |
| 250-amp alternator | opt | — |
| 3.0L Duramax ® Turbo Diesel engine | opt | — |
| 3.23 rear axle ratio | std | — |
| 5.3L V8 engine | std | — |
| 7,400 lbs. GVWR | std | — |
| 7,600 lbs. GVWR | opt | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start disable button | std | — |
| Electronic Precision Shift | std | — |
| Engine air filtration monitor | std | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Enhanced Cooling Radiator | opt | — |
| External auxiliary transmission oil cooler | std | — |
| External engine oil cooler | std | — |
| Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers | opt | — |
| Fuel, diesel B20 | opt | — |
| Fuel, gasoline, E15 | std | — |
| Heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps battery | std | — |
| Heavy-duty 850 cold-cranking amps battery | opt | — |
| Mechanical limited-slip rear differential | std | — |
| Rear wheel drive | std | — |
| Steering, power | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Smooth Ride suspension | std | — |
| Suspension, front coil-over-shock | std | — |
| Suspension, rear multi-link | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather cargo mat | opt | — |
| Integrated trailer brake controller | opt | — |
| Max Trailering Package | opt | — |
| Trailering equipment | std | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Yukon
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC YukonElevation RWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $72,695 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $72,695 – $106,095 7 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Yukon 2WD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,150 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse wins clearly, 90.5 to 79.2, on price, fuel & range. The GMC Yukon is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse scores 90.5 and the 2027 GMC Yukon 79.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $72,695, a gap of $31,895 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 GMC Yukon or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 GMC Yukon: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 GMC Yukon and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse wins: it starts $31,895 lower ($40,800 against $72,695 base MSRP) and costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($3,050 against $4,150). Where the 2027 GMC Yukon answers: it lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 0 and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.