2023 Chevrolet Traverse

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse a Good SUV?

Yes, the 2023 Traverse is a good midsize SUV. The Traverse impresses across the board, with a long list of standard tech and driver-assistance features, plenty of passenger space in all three rows, a potent V6 engine, cavernous cargo room and a smooth ride. It’s not perfect though. The Traverse can be tough to maneuver in tight spaces, and the interior is drab and filled with hard plastics. Still, the pros easily outweigh the cons.

Should I Buy the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

The Traverse is worth a look if you’re interested in a three-row SUV that delivers on comfort, interior space, standard features and decent engine performance. While the Traverse can be upgraded with luxurious options, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade offer more upscale and attractive interiors. If you need something that’s more capable off the beaten path than the Traverse and can tow a serious payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a great – though more expensive – alternative.

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2022 vs. 2023 Chevrolet Traverse: What's the Difference?

There are no notable differences between the 2023 Traverse and the 2022 model, which received a significant revamp. 

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Here are the key changes for the Chevrolet Traverse over the last few years:

• 2023: no notable changes
• 2022: refreshed exterior styling; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added; more standard driver-assistance features
• 2021: no notable changes
• 2020: turbo-four engine discontinued; updated infotainment software
• 2019: no notable changes
• 2018: fully redesigned with updated exterior styling, a new turbocharged engine option, a stronger V6 engine, a smaller cargo hold and an updated infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2020 Traverse, 2021 Traverse and 2022 Traverse reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.

Pricing

How Much is a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2023 Traverse has a starting MSRP of $34,520 for the base LS model, which has wireless smartphone integration and tri-zone automatic climate control. Stepping up to the LT Cloth trim adds niceties such as blind-spot monitoring and wireless device charging and starts at $37,045. If you want features such as leather upholstery and heated front seats, the LT Leather trim begins at $40,740. The RS trim adds amenities such as navigation and adaptive cruise control and starts at $45,045. If you're interested in ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats, the Premier trim begins at $47,200. The top-tier High Country trim gains trailer-hitch guidance for the rearview camera and a power-folding third row, among other features, and starts at $52,000. All-wheel drive is available on all trims for around $2,000, but exact pricing depends on the trim you choose.

Which Is the Best Chevrolet Traverse Model to Buy?

The entry-level LS is a good choice for most shoppers, as it comes with a wide array of tech and driver-assistance features. Notable standard safety features include forward automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warning, while notable infotainment features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Every Traverse comes equipped with the same standard engine, so stepping up in the trims will just adds features.

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2023 Chevrolet Traverse Versus the Competition

Chevrolet Traverse vs. GMC Acadia

The GMC Acadia, which is mechanically related to the Traverse, comes with a similar set of standard features and gets better gas mileage with its base engine compared to its Chevy cousin. However, the Acadia has a smaller third row and a slightly higher base price than the Traverse. The Acadia isn’t a bad vehicle, but the Traverse has it beat in nearly every category.

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Durango

The Dodge Durango is another three-row SUV, but otherwise, this burly Dodge and the Traverse have little in common. The Durango has a more upscale interior than the Traverse, it can tow more, and it’s available with a selection of potent V8 engines. However, the Traverse handles better than the Durango, it has more interior room, and it gets better gas mileage.

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Traverse Interior: Simple and Spacious

2023 Traverse Interior Quality

The 2023 Traverse’s interior is well-built, but the cabin’s drab appearance and abundance of hard plastics diminish the interior’s overall appeal. Many rivals offer fresher interior designs and more premium build materials.

2023 Traverse Infotainment, Bluetooth and Navigation

The Traverse’s infotainment system isn’t the most cutting-edge on the market, but that’s not a bad thing in this case. It’s easy to operate and has an intuitive menu layout, bright graphics and quick response times. There are also plenty of physical controls for on-the-fly audio and climate adjustments.

• Standard infotainment features: a 7-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth and six USB ports
• Available infotainment features: an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, wireless device charging and a 10-speaker Bose audio system
• Additional standard features: tri-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry and push-button start
• Other available features: a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a universal garage door opener, a power sunroof, remote start and a 120-volt household-style power outlet

For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay? and What Is Android Auto?

2023 Traverse Cargo Space

Few midsize SUVs can haul more cargo than the Traverse. It offers 23 cubic feet of room behind the third row, 57.8 cubic feet behind the second row and a maximum capacity of 98.2 cubic feet. A power liftgate and a hands-free power liftgate are available.

How Many People Does the 2023 Traverse Seat?

The Traverse seats eight people when equipped with a second-row bench seat and up to seven people in models with second-row captain’s chairs.

The first and second rows provide plenty of head- and legroom for passengers, and the seats are well-padded and comfortable, especially upfront. The third row is not as spacious, but it can still accommodate adults on shorter trips.

2023 Traverse and Child Car Seats

For installing child safety seats, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the Traverse’s second-row outboard seats. The eight-passenger model also has a tether anchor for the second-row middle seat. All models also come with tether anchors for all three third-row seats.

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Traverse Performance: Comfortable and Capable

2023 Traverse Engine

Every 2023 Traverse model comes equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional on all trims.

This V6 provides plenty of off-the-line verve and enough power to pass and merge on the highway with ease. Shifting is smooth and quick, though the engine tends to drone when the accelerator is pressed hard.

2023 Traverse Gas Mileage

The 2023 Traverse gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive models get an estimated 17/25 mpg city/highway. These are decent fuel economy numbers for the class.

2023 Traverse Ride and Handling

The Traverse offers poised handling, and it feels well-planted on the road. It isn’t especially spry, but it has quick and confident steering and exhibits minimal body roll when cornering at speed. Its suspension affords a comfortable ride for occupants as well. Parking and maneuvering in tight spaces can be a challenge, but otherwise, the Traverse handles impressively for its size.

2023 Traverse Towing Capacity

The Traverse can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

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Traverse Reliability

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse has a predicted reliability score of 83 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse Warranty

Chevrolet covers the Traverse with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2023 Chevrolet Traverse Safety

Score: 9.1/10

2023 Traverse Crash Test Results

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not fully crash tested the 2023 Traverse, but it did give the Chevy four out of five stars in the rollover test.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not crash tested the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse at the time of writing. 

2023 Traverse Safety Features

Standard driver-assistance features:

• Rearview camera
• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Pedestrian detection
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Rear-seat alert (reminds you to check the back seats for kids or pets before you exit the vehicle)
• Teen Driver (lets you do things like set audio volume and speed limits for secondary drivers)

Available driver-assistance features:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Surround-view parking camera system
• Rearview mirror with an integrated camera display
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear pedestrian detection
• Safety alert seat (a driver's seat that vibrates to warn you of potential hazards)

2023 Traverse Dimensions and Weight

The Traverse is 17.2 feet long. It has a base curb weight of 4,310 pounds, and its gross vehicle weight rating is 6,160 pounds.

Where Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse Built?

Chevrolet builds the 2023 Traverse in Michigan.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse Models and Trims

The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse comes in six trims: LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier and High Country. All models come equipped with a 310-horsepower V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available for around $2,000, though exact pricing depends on the trim level. The LS is equipped exclusively with a second-row bench seat that affords an eight-passenger seating configuration. All other models are equipped with second-row captain’s chairs with seating for up to seven, though you can opt for the eight-passenger configuration on some trims.

Chevrolet Traverse LS

The base LS starts at $34,520. Standard features include cloth upholstery, 18-inch wheels, a 7-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, six USB ports, tri-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry and push-button start.

Standard driver-assistance features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, rear-seat alert and Teen Driver.

The optional Safety package ($790) adds rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth

The LT Cloth trim is priced from $37,045. This model gains a power-adjustable driver’s seat, second-row captain’s chairs and wireless device charging. Additional standard driver-assistance features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors.

The available Convenience and Driver Confidence package ($1,295) adds an 8-inch touch screen, satellite radio, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, a power liftgate, a universal garage door opener and remote start.

Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

The LT Leather trim starts at $40,740. It gains leather upholstery, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, an 8-inch touch screen, satellite radio, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, a universal garage door opener and remote start.

The optional LT Premium package ($3,795) adds navigation, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, adaptive cruise control, a rearview mirror with an integrated camera display, a surround-view parking camera system and rear pedestrian detection.

A dual-pane power sunroof is available for $1,500, though this is only available if you’ve also opted for the LT Premium package.

Chevrolet Traverse RS

The RS model has a starting MSRP of $45,045. This trim gains trim-specific interior and exterior styling touches, 20-inch wheels, navigation, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, adaptive cruise control, a rearview mirror with an integrated camera display, a surround-view parking camera system and rear pedestrian detection.

Chevrolet Traverse Premier

The Premier trim is priced from $47,200 and gains ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a hands-free power liftgate and the safety alert seat.

The Redline Edition package ($2,495) adds trailer-hitch guidance for the rearview camera, a power sunroof and unique interior and exterior styling. A power sunroof can be added for $1,500.

Chevrolet Traverse High Country

The top-tier Traverse High Country starts at $52,000. It gains standard trailer-hitch guidance for the rearview camera, a power sunroof and a power-folding third row.

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Why You Can Trust Our Reviews

U.S. News & World Report has been ranking the best cars, trucks and SUVs since 2007, and our staff has more than 75 years of combined experience in the auto industry. 

This 2023 Traverse review combines 23 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates and cargo space dimensions and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2018. 

Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

• "Whether its mission is shuttling the soccer team, serving as a work commuter, or ferrying your family on a road trip, we expect the latest Chevrolet Traverse to again be capable and comfortable." -- Kelley Blue Book (2022)
• "Not only is it competitive with popular three-row SUVs, such as the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander, it beats them in their own game. And it also serves as a viable alternative to the full-sized Chevy Suburban." -- Consumer Reports (2022)
• "So yes, the Traverse offers a colossal cabin, smart infotainment tech, and strong performance, but alongside newer competitors its cheap interior can make it feel like a rental car at a premium price point." -- Motor Trend (2022)