Chevrolet Traverse ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2009–2025)
Side-by-side KeepScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Chevrolet Traverse we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Traverse across generations.
Average KeepScore
75/100
Best Year
2022 Chevrolet Traverse
Score 87
Weakest Year
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
Score 68
Every Chevrolet Traverse Ranked
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A robust family hauler with a few minor electrical and transmission quirks, but overall a strong reliability performer.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Infotainment & Electrical · Front Brakes
A practical and family-friendly SUV with a solid foundation, offering peace of mind for daily driving and road trips.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · Interior Trim & HVAC · Transmission Shift Quality
A solid family hauler with a few known quirks, but overall a reliable choice for the long haul.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical/Infotainment System · Front Suspension Components
A spacious family hauler with a few significant powertrain and electrical caveats that require a vigilant approach.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (9-Speed) · Infotainment/Electrical System · HVAC System
A practical family SUV that demands diligent maintenance and careful inspection to ensure long-term value.
Top risks: Transmission · Power Steering System · HVAC System
A roomy family SUV with a strong engine, but be wary of its problematic 9-speed transmission and electronics.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Electrical/Infotainment System · Suspension Components
A practical family hauler that offers great space but demands attention to its known transmission and electrical eccentricities.
Top risks: Transmission (9-speed automatic) · Infotainment System · Brakes
A compelling redesign with modern features, but first-year unknowns elevate the risk profile for early buyers.
Top risks: Engine & Transmission Software · Infotainment & Electrical Glitches · Interior Fit & Finish
A bold redesign with promise, but its 'new car smell' comes with the distinct aroma of potential early adopter challenges.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Powertrain Integration (Engine/Transmission) · Interior Fit & Finish / Early Rattles
A cavernous family hauler that demands diligent maintenance and a repair fund to avoid significant financial pain.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (6T75) · Engine Timing Chain · HVAC System (Evaporator Core)
A spacious and comfortable SUV, but be wary of its high-cost powertrain vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (6T75) · Engine Timing Chain · Power Steering System
A spacious and comfortable SUV, but the potential for major drivetrain issues keeps it from being a top reliability pick.
Top risks: Transmission (6-speed Automatic) · Power Steering System · HVAC System
A spacious family hauler with known Achilles' heels in its powertrain and steering, demanding a vigilant eye and repair budget.
Top risks: Engine (Timing Chain) · Transmission (6T75) · Power Steering System
A spacious family hauler with a comfortable ride, but significant powertrain risks demand a cautious approach and diligent maintenance.
Top risks: Engine Timing Chain · Transmission (6T75) · Power Steering System
A spacious family hauler plagued by high-cost powertrain reliability concerns that demand a vigilant eye and repair budget.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Engine (Timing Chain) · Power Steering System
A roomy family hauler that demands significant budget for inevitable, costly repairs.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain) · HVAC System
A practical family hauler that requires careful vetting and a repair budget due to known powertrain vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain) · AC System Evaporator
Problems That Follow the Traverse Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 6 model years · 35% of generations
Transmission (6T75)
Appears in 5 model years · 29% of generations
HVAC System
Appears in 4 model years · 24% of generations
Engine Timing Chain
Appears in 3 model years · 18% of generations
9-Speed Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 18% of generations
Engine (Timing Chain)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Automatic Transmission (6T75)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain)
Appears in 2 model years · 12% of generations
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