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Chevrolet Traverse

The Chevrolet Traverse is a full-size crossover SUV with three-row seating built by General Motors produced since the 2009 model year. It is built on the same platform as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, known as the Lambda platform for the first generation, and the C1XX for the second generation. It also shares the C1XX platform with the Cadillac XT6. It is the successor to the TrailBlazer body-on-frame SUV and the Uplander minivan. The second-generation model debuted in showrooms in the middle of 2017. Starting with the 2019 model year, the Traverse was slotted above the new mid-size Chevrolet Blazer as part of Chevrolet's plans to expand its SUV lineup. The Traverse name was originally used for a concept car at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but that concept gave way when the Equinox launched for the 2005 model year.

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Predecessor: Chevrolet Trailblazer|Chevrolet Uplander

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First generation (2009)

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show and the Traverse had arrived at every Chevrolet dealer in October 2008. The first Traverse was built at GM's Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly plant during 2009, until its production was moved to GM's Delta Township, Michigan assembly plant in 2010. The production Traverse's design was inspired by the 2005 Chevrolet Sequel concept, and has a chevron-shaped grille similar to the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The Traverse has unique sheet metal different from the other GM crossovers on the Lambda platform, with the exception of the doors. The Chevrolet Traverse features the LLT engine, a 3,564 cc (217.5 cu in) DOHC V6 with VVT and direct injection, like other Lambda crossovers in 2009. A 6-speed automatic transmission delivers power in either front or all-wheel drive guise. The Traverse delivers 281 hp (210 kW; 285 PS) and 266 lb⋅ft (361 N⋅m) of torque in the LS and LT models. The LTZ trim, with dual exhaust, delivers 288 hp (215 kW; 292 PS) and 270 lb⋅ft (370 N⋅m) of torque. 2013 facelift. A facelift of the Chevrolet Traverse was unveiled at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The 2013 Traverse received a new grille and front fascia, a redesigned rear liftgate, and reworked Camaro-inspired tail lights, and the transmission was reworked for improved shift quality and timing. Chevrolet's new color touchscreen and MyLink radios were standard, as well as wood interior trim. Both cloth and leather seating surfaces were available. Cloth was standard on the LS and 1LT models, and leather was standard on the LTZ. Both were available on the 2LT model. Some new wheels were available, and models continued to be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, ranging from the base LS to the top-of-the-l

Second generation (2018)

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 2 inches (51 mm) of wheelbase and 0.7 inches (18 mm) more overall length, and it loses 111 pounds (50 kg) to come in at a weight of 4,362 pounds (1,979 kg). 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

Third generation (2024)

Chevrolet unveiled the third-generation Traverse on July 17, 2023, with first customer deliveries commenced in April 2024 as a 2024 model year. Production of the third-generation Traverse was initially planned to commence in December 2023, but production has been delayed a few times during the first quarter of 2024. At launch, four trim levels were available: LS, LT, RS, and Z71, and all trim levels except the AWD-only Z71 trim can be equipped with either FWD or AWD in the US market. The Premier trim will become available for the 2025 model year. The L and Redline Edition trim levels were discontinued, while the High Country trim level was unavailable for the 2025 model year, but was brought back starting with the 2026 model year. Additionally, the LS trim was discontinued, leaving LT as the base trim and making the 2026 trim lineup consisting of four trims: LT, Z71, High Country, and RS. The exterior of the Traverse balances the design elements between a crossover SUV and a truck and features the brand's “High Brow” design language which features a truck-inspired front fascia and split headlights. There are standard LED front and rear lighting, walk-up lighting animation upon owners approaching the vehicle (available on the RS trim) and forward leaning C-Pillars. The Z71 model features 1-inch increased ground clearance with a wider track, all-terrain tires coupled with unique-designed 18" alloy wheels, a standard trailering package, a Terrain mode for the drive mode selection, twin-clutch AWD system, unique dampers with hydraulic rebound control, and uses a different front fascia with an aluminium skid plate and signature Z71 red tow hooks. The interior features a lower mounted 11-inch instrument cluster, 17.7-inch color touchscreen that is two times larger than the la

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Specifications

name

Chevrolet Traverse

Manufacturer

General Motors

Production

2008–present

Model years

2009–present

Class

Full-size crossover SUV

Layout

Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Predecessor

Chevrolet TrailBlazer (first generation), Chevrolet Uplander

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1071327CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_TraverseCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375274407 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025_Chevrolet_Traverse_RS_(United_States)_front_view.pngCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Autosdeprimera · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.chevrolet.com/suvs/traverseLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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