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Fuel Economy
20 - 22 combined mpg
Horsepower
257 - 310 hp
Seating
7 - 8
Cargo Volume
98.2 cu ft
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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Rob Nestora

Updated May 28, 2025

Rob Nestora is a Senior Editor and has been a member of the Cox Automotive Editorial team since 2014 when he started as a content producer. Since joining the team, he has worked with a long list of prominent automotive experts and influencers and has driven some of the finest vehicles on the planet. If he’s not working on creating, producing, or editing content, he is likely perusing the vehicle listings and dreaming of cars that far exceed his salary.

Pros

  • 3-row seating for up to 8
  • Minivan-like utility
  • 5,000-pound towing capacity
  • Optional all-wheel drive
  • USB ports throughout cabin

Cons

  • Body-on-frame Suburban tows more
  • High Country model is expensive
  • Poor rearward view

What's New?

Chromed roof rails available on some packages

Silver-painted aluminum wheels on certain models

Chevrolet is making major changes to its SUV lineup and one of the most significant updates brought an all-new version of the Traverse to market last year. The new version delivered an array of welcome changes, growing more spacious — with room for up to eight and plenty of cargo — even while shedding 350 pounds. It’s markedly better-looking than the outgoing model, inside and out, and offers both more features and more power. Chevy also introduced a new high-line version in the form of the Traverse High Country. Available in standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive, the Chevrolet Traverse is finally up to taking on a competitive set that includes such stalwarts as the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas and other crossover SUVs.

2019 Chevrolet Traverse Pricing

2019 Chevrolet Traverse pricing starts at $17,472 for the Traverse L Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $31,125 when new. The range-topping 2019 Traverse High Country Sport Utility 4D starts at $25,704 today, originally priced from $54,395.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$31,125
$17,472
$34,095
$15,469
$36,595
$18,959
$44,295
$21,065
$49,595
$22,737
$54,395
$25,704

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Which Model is Right for Me?

2019 Chevrolet Traverse L

3.6-liter V6 engine

Front-wheel drive

Heated outside mirrors

Onboard Wi-Fi

Tri-zone climate control

2019 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Tinted glass

Available 20-inch wheels

Available splash guards (black)

8-passenger seating

2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT

Fog lights

Bodycolor mirrors with turn signals

7-passenger seating

Heated front seats

Available heavy-duty cooling

2019 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Fog lights

8-inch color touch screen

Rear Camera Mirror

Heated front seats

Lane-change alert

2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier

LED headlights

20-inch wheels

Heated and vented front seats

Wireless charging

Power liftgate

2019 Chevrolet Traverse High Country

20-inch polished aluminum wheels

Navigation

Power-folding 3rd-row seat

Forward Automatic Braking

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Driving the Chevrolet Traverse

The biggest crossover SUV in Chevy’s lineup is no longer a 3-row also-ran. It has more than enough power to keep you moving, even on steep hills, thanks to a gutsy, 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 — and the fact that the new model is about 350 pounds lighter than the previous-generation Traverse. The engine is paired to a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic that always seems to find the right gear. Downshifts come quickly and smoothly, making for easy freeway entrances and high-speed passes. Chevy offers an alternative on the 2019 Traverse RS trim, a peppy, torquey turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. The downside, especially for those in snowy climes, is that the turbo-4 is offered only in front-wheel drive. What’s particularly impressive about the Chevy Traverse is the way it maintains its poise on rough roads without leaning over while cornering. Credit a well-tuned electric power-assist steering system that offers just the right amount of road feel. It’s no sports car, but it maintains great poise for a family-hauler.

Interior Comfort

Offering good visibility, the 2019 Chevy Traverse features a relatively flat roofline that ensures plenty of headroom for passengers in the second and third rows. Better yet, the back row is no longer a penalty box for adults. The new instrument cluster with its big infotainment screen is a step up. Pull the Chevy badges off and you might mistake the new Traverse for a more upscale brand. Adding to the ease of a long-distance trip: a 10-speaker Bose sound system, the latest infotainment technology Chevy offers, including an onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and such features as active cruise control.

Exterior Styling

Although a bit more modern and graceful, the latest-generation Chevy Traverse retains a more classic ute-like appearance than many of its competitors. The nose is slightly more raked, reflecting some of the steps taken to improve aerodynamics. There’s a more attractive grille, split by a crossbar emblazoned with the classic Chevrolet bow-tie logo. Our test vehicle was one of the new High Country models, which features tastefully selective chrome accents, including strips on the otherwise body-color side-mirror caps. What you might not notice is that the wheelbase has been stretched by two inches, key to giving lots more room to passengers and cargo.

Favorite Features

SMARTSLIDE 2nd-ROW SEAT
The SmartSlide 2nd-row seat makes getting to the third row a snap. No, it’s still not as easy as getting in and out of a minivan, but then again, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

HIDDEN STORAGE
Chevy’s Traverse offers a cool little hidden storage compartment behind the infotainment screen, with a twist: The screen keeps working even if it’s open, and you can lock the whole thing with a PIN if you like. There’s also a massive hidden compartment under the cargo floor that’s the same size in front- and all-wheel-drive models.

Standard Features

Available only in front-wheel drive, the base 2019 Chevrolet Traverse L model is reasonably well-equipped, with such niceties as six USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 7-inch Chevy MyLink touch screen, a rearview camera, Teen Driver monitoring tech, keyless ignition, and even a traction mode selection. You’ll find plenty more features as you step up…and up to the top-line High Country model introduced in 2018. There you’ll find standard features like an electronic parking aid and a 360-degree surround-view parking camera.

Factory Options

Chevy Traverse LS, LT, Premier and High Country models can all be ordered with all-wheel drive. Beyond that, LS models get tinted glass and a wider color palette. LT models with a cloth interior add nicer wheels, fog lights and roof rails. Order an LT model with leather, and you’ll also get a surround-view camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, parking assist, and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. In addition to its small turbocharged engine, RS models add a power tailgate, Bose audio system and navigation. Premier and High Country models include LED headlights, memory seats, hands-free rear tailgate, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and heated and cooled front seats. The High Country also adds a dual-clutch rear differential, adaptive cruise control, and remote start.

Engine & Transmission

While many vehicles in this segment are offered with just a single powertrain choice, Chevy opted to deliver two, including the peppy turbocharged 4-cylinder in the Traverse RS. The 2.0-liter model actually sacrifices 1 mpg on the highway but more than makes up for it with a 2-mpg gain around town. It also boasts better torque than the 3.6-liter V6 alternative. It’s only available in front-drive (FWD), however, so those who want all-wheel drive (AWD) will go for the bigger-displacement package. The V6 also bumps towing capacity up from 1,500 to 5,000 pounds. That engine is paired with a smooth-shifting new 9-speed automatic. For maximum traction, consider the Traverse High Country, which adds a dual-clutch transfer system, rather than the single-clutch unit on other AWD models.

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
255 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
295 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/26 mpg

3.6-liter V6
310 horsepower @ 6,800 rpm
266 lb-ft of torque @ 2,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/27 mpg (FWD), 17/25 mpg (AWD)


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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Depreciation

A 2019 Chevrolet Traverse has depreciated $14,776 or 52% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $13,257 and trade-in value of $11,356.

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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$994
$28,033
$26,035
2023
$6,570
$21,463
$19,583
2024
$5,023
$16,440
$14,497
Now
$3,183
$13,257
$11,356
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2019 Chevrolet Traverse Depreciation

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Specifications

Fuel Economy
City 18 mpg/Hwy 27 mpg/Comb 21 mpg
Fuel Type
Gas
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
Max Seating
8
Horsepower
310 @ 6800 RPM
Cargo Space
98.2 cu.ft.

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Fuel Capacity
19.4 gallons
Front Head Room
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room
41.0 inches
Max Seating Capacity
8
Overall Length
204.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room
62.1 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
1500 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
98.2 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
39.0 feet
Wheel Base
120.9 inches
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
6160 lbs.

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
HID Headlights
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Privacy Glass
Available

Fuel Economy

City
18 mpg
Highway
27 mpg
Combined
21 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
9 speed
Available
Recommended Fuel
Regular
Parking Assist System
Available

Performance

Horsepower
310 @ 6800 RPM
Torque
266 @ 2800 rpm
Engine
V6, 3.6 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100000 miles

Comfort & Convenience

  • Climate Control Air Conditioning

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Third Row Seat
  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Internet Access
  • Smartphone Interface
  • Touch Screen Monitor
  • USB Port

2019 Chevrolet Traverse Safety

2019 Chevrolet Traverse Safety Technology

Teen Driver

This system, standard on all Traverses, will mute the audio system until the front-seat occupants are buckled into their seats. It also turns on safety technologies such as lane-change alert and a forward collision alert. There’s also an in-vehicle report card that shows how your teen performed in certain categories. This provides parents with an opportunity to coach their young drivers.

Rear Seat Reminder

When a second-row door is opened and closed before you drive, this system will sound a chime when the Traverse is shut off to remind you that something (or someone) may be in the back of the vehicle.

Rear Camera Mirror

With this available technology, the surface of the rearview mirror doubles as a video screen to show a wide-angle (and unobstructed) view of what’s behind the Traverse.

5.0

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
4.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0

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FAQs

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse available with a power liftgate?

Yes. On the LT, a power liftgate is part of the $1,795 Convenience and Driver Confidence package, which also includes heated front seats and a blind-spot monitor. A power liftgate is standard on the Premier and High Country.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse’s powertrain warranty?

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty on the 2019 Traverse lasts for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse a good vehicle?

Yes, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is a good car, as reflected by its above-average Kelley Blue Book rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the MPG for a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse?

2019 Chevrolet Traverse city/highway fuel economy ratings range from 17/25 mpg to 18/27 mpg, depending on trim and equipment.

How much should a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse cost?

Used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse prices currently range from $15,469 for the LS Sport Utility 4D to $25,704 for the High Country Sport Utility 4D when purchasing from a dealership, depending on a range of factors like equipment, mileage, and condition.

What's the cheapest Chevrolet Traverse?

The cheapest 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is the LS Sport Utility 4D, with a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $15,469.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is part of the 2nd-generation Traverse, which our owners give an above-average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5.

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