2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse at a glance
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2020 Chevrolet Traverse recalls 8
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 du…
Fix: 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 cu…
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 1-800-458-800…
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.
Fix: 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 …
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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 custo…
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($32,445) with the same model 5 model-years older ($23,807), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse trims & engines on record
2020 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles on record
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERHKW7LJ115518
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LS1GNERFKW9LJ289983
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNEVHKW4LJ142252
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERGKW6LJ174859
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LS1GNERFKW3LJ270569
2020 Chevrolet Traverse High Country1GNEVNKWXLJ178834
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERGKW1LJ257938
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT FL1GNERMKW1LJ146143
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LS1GNERFKW2LJ265976
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNEVHKW5LJ169296
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERHKW9LJ243324
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERGKW5LJ306736
2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT1GNERGKW7LJ241744
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier1GNEVKKWXLJ105283
Other Chevrolet Traverse model years
2020 Chevrolet Traverse — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse?
Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much is a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse worth?
Comparable 2020 Chevrolet Traverse listings run roughly $21,500–$43,188, typically around $32,445 (from 12 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.