2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD
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- Photo: 2023 Chevrolet Traverse RS in Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, front left, 2024-09-30 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS FWD is a 310-hp 3.6-liter with a hydra-matic 9t65 9-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,600 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Traverse measures 204.3 inches long on a 120.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,595 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L DOHC DI V-6 with continuous variable valve timing |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 95 x 85.8 |
| Injection Type | Direct, high-pressure fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 9T65 9-speed automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.49 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut independent with hydraulic control arm ride bushing and hollow stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link independent with auxiliary spring aids and hollow stabilizer bar |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.3 in |
| Width | 78.6 in |
| Height | 70.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in |
| Front Track | 67.3 in |
| Rear Track | 67 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 8, 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Consequence: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
NHTSA campaign 21V246000
Oct 29, 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
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.
NHTSA campaign 20V668000
464 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE
Owner Complaints
464 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet TRAVERSE (9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 196 |
| Unknown Or Other | 105 |
| Electrical System | 102 |
| Engine | 85 |
| Service Brakes | 37 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.