2020 Chevy Traverse Review

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Review
Brand: Chevrolet

Price Range: $16,559 - $32,998

Chevrolet Traverse High Country 4dr SUV Exterior

The 2020 Traverse is one of the largest three-row crossovers in the midsize class and provides plenty of passenger and cargo space. A quiet cabin, soft ride and impressive infotainment tech add to its appeal. On the downside, budget-grade interior materials and a lack of standard safety features can make it hard to justify paying Chevy's price. Overall, the Traverse is worth a look if maximum space is a priority, but there are better choices overall.

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2020 Chevrolet Traverse Review

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What's new

V6 engine now standard across the lineup
Upgraded navigation and infotainment systems
More features added to option packages
Part of the second Traverse generation introduced for 2018

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse L 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$170/mo

$223/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#22 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Traverse from 2008-2022.}

$574/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.02x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

16.5%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Reviews

4.3

32 reviews

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4(12%)

3(12%)

2(14%)

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From a Lincoln to a Chevy

Raymond Stewart, 11/16/2019

2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

If you have heard the rumor that Lincolns are a very smooth ride, with decent mileage and pretty good on service, you heard right. What you also need to know is that the Chevy Traverse is, in my opinion & experience, as comparable in the ride & the service, with one distinction, much affordable than the Lincoln!

MEETS AND EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS - UPDATE #2

David S , 01/20/2021

2020 Chevrolet Traverse RS 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

After 6 months and 7,000 km, I am really happy with my 2020 RS. PRO's: Amazing amount of space - I keep the 3rd row of seats down most of the time, and the amount of trunk space this provides is incredible. More than any other vehicle I have owned. Decent economy - I've averaged 8.9 ltrs/100 km so far. That compares very favourably to the 11.7 I used to get with the 2014 Jeep Wrangler … 4-door that the Chev replaced. Comfort ride - Actually, a very comfortable ride; better than my neighbour's Toyota Highlander and another's Ford Explorer. Really awesome on the highway. Also, good fit and finish. Plenty of helpful technology. Easy to get in and out of. CONS: The worst is Auto Stop. It's so frustrating in city traffic, but not a problem in the rural area I live in. The heated steering wheel gets too hot. (I'm going to get the dealership to check this at the next service.) That's it! So far, the Chev is a winner. Oh...and it handles the snowy conditions of a Canadian winter much better than expected. I have winter tires on, of course, but the roads in the area I live in are the last to get ploughed, but just switching the drive setting to 4x4 and even 6" of snow doesn't bother the Chev. I guess I'll update this in a few months. UPDATE: After 11 months and 13,500 km, I can still report that the Traverse both meets and exceeds my original expectations. Gas consumption has averaged 9.4 litres/100 km, including several long trips with a 2,000lb trailer in tow. I have become quite used to the Auto-Stop feature and it no longer bothers me at all. That said, I still don't like it! There really needs to be an override button. I bought a Curt Echo Bluetooth electric brake controller and despite my misgivings, it works perfectly. I borrowed a neighbour's 4,000 cargo trailer (equipped with electric brakes) and towed it for several hundred kms. The controller worked really well and using the cellphone app to adjust it is very easy. I would give the Traverse 5 stars if it wasn't for the high purchase price and the lack of an override for the Auto-Stop. It's comfortable, very spacious and - so far - very reliable. I totally recommend this vehicle. UPDATE December1, 2022: It's now 26 months since I purchased the Traverse, and with 38,700 kms on the clock, it continues to be an awesome vehicle. Average gas consumption has improved to 8.6 litres/100 kms. I did have to make one tiny warranty claim... The chrome strip on the trunk, between the tail lights, started to lose its coating and was replaced by the dealership. The all-wheel system works really well in the snowy Canadian winter, especially with decent snow tires fitted. Bottom line... I'm still happy and looking forward to several years of ownership. UPDATE June 5, 2023 2 1/2 years and 47,000 KMS and the Traverse is purring along nicely. Overall fuel economy has improved to 7.9 litres/100 km. Summer rims & tires are back on and tire noise is a distant hum again. Hopefully, I'll be back with another update later in the year. UPDATE December 6, 2023 After 3 yrs and 3 mos of ownership and 53,000+ kms, our Traverse is still running perfectly. Absolutely no complaints. The winter tires are back on, and while they're a little noisier than the summer tires, the ride is smoother with the smaller rims and higher-profile tires. Overall gas consumption is an amazing 7.6 lts/100 kms (31 mpg), including a fair amount of towing a 3,500 lbs utility trailer. I'll be back with another update next summer. UPDATE June 9, 2025 It's now 4 1/2 years and 72,000 KMS on the clock. (I missed a 2024 update; everything was still running perfectly.) Gas mileage is still great at 7.9 lts/100kms. However, electronic gremlins have started creeping in... During the 2023/2024 winter, the rearview camera started cutting out in cold weather. As winter progressed, the camera system completely stopped working. In February 2024, a new rear camera was fitted under warranty. Everything was back to normal again. Then...as the 2024/2025 winter kicked in, that same problem developed. After three trips to the dealership and over CAD$3,000 in extended warranty claims - cameras, video processing module, etc. - it's still not working properly. The electronics company technician now thinks it's a cable issue and needs to have the vehicle for 2 or 3 days to figure it all out. In the meantime, the system works just fine on warmer days as the summer gets going. BUT wait...another issue has developed. The rear pipes of the AC system have started leaking! As the fluid leaks away, the AC stops working. A couple of re-fills/pressurizations solve the problem temporarily. I'm waiting to get confirmation that this, too, will be covered by the extended warranty. Despite all this, we still love the Traverse and have no desire to trade it in for some time yet. It's comfortable, spacious, great on gas and mostly reliable.

LOVE MY CAR!!!!!

Ggutierrez43, 12/26/2019

2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

This car has been amazing to my family! Love the captain seats and all of the spacious room it has! This car has a smooth ride, heated seats, heated steering wheel, heated side ,mirrors, auto start, auto locks and windows, cameras, lots of safety features, and lots of room for the whole family! Were in love with the new 2020 Traverse!

Great crossover SUV without going to a barge.

DEF, 01/08/2021

2020 Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

I read some of the "negative" reviews, and feel some buyers did not do their research or a proper test drive. This is a comfortable large suv with good sightlines and great road holding. Steering weight and vehicle tracking is darn near perfect. Not too light, not too heavy. And the Traverse holds a straight line without constant little adjustments, something I found very annoying in a …

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2020 Traverse Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$29,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$170/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Traverse models:

Teen Driver Mode: Limits some systems, prevents safety features from being deactivated and reports driving behavior.
Side Blind Zone Alert: Warns the driver when a lane change may result in a collision with another vehicle.
Front Automatic Braking: Automatically applies the brakes to help you avoid potential collisions with vehicles in front of you.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Chevrolet Traverse Review

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LOVE MY CAR!!!!!

Great crossover SUV without going to a barge.

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