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2020 Chevrolet Traverse

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is a midsize SUV, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year.

2020 Chevrolet Traverse
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Combined MPG
21
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$39,000
Recalls
8

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeChevrolet
ModelTraverse
Model year2020
Vehicle classMidsize SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.6 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
CO₂ tailpipe420 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Traverse AWD20 MPG combined
Traverse FWD21 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Traverse21 MPG
Class average25.6 MPG

About 18% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$687/mo
Amount financed
$35,100
Total interest
$6,106
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5-year fuel cost
$9,571

$1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG21
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (8)

  • TIRES21V115000 · 2021-02-25

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION21V817000 · 2021-10-18

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V639000 · 2020-10-15

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.

  • TIRES20V684000 · 2020-11-05

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR20V446000 · 2020-07-30

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20V668000 · 2020-10-29

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS19V643000 · 2019-09-06

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The right-hand frame rail in the engine compartment may be cracked.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192268310.

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN22V210000 · 2022-03-31

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway).

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is classified as a midsize suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC