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2018 Chevrolet Traverse

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Combined Economy
20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
AWD, FWD
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
Displacement2.0 L to 3.6 L
Cylinders4 to 6
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears9
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
City17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 21V246000: 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.

    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,…

    Reported April 8, 2021. View on NHTSA

  • 20V668000: 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.

    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…

    Reported October 29, 2020. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have?

Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.