Compare the2019 Chevrolet TraverseVS 2019 GOAT

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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To maximize occupant safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Traverse have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers.

For enhanced safety, the Chevrolet Traverse’s middle seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides to move the belt to properly fit children. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages children to buckle up.

The Traverse has rear shoulder harnesses for all passengers. Shoulder harnesses are 10% more effective than lap belts in preventing injuries from collisions. Recent studies indicate that lap belts alone may cause as many or more injuries than they prevent.

The Traverse has standard child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Traverse are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out.

The Traverse has standard front seat side-impact airbags and head airbags for all three seat rows, which act as a forgiving barrier between the passengers and the door. Combined with high-strength steel door beams this system increases protection from broadside collisions.

The Traverse has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts.

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Traverse deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. Airbags that don’t have smart features will always deploy full force.

The Traverse has standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes for quicker stops and controlled steering ability, especially under poor traction conditions.

The Traverse (except L/LS/LT/RS) offers optional Front Automatic Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether.

To prevent wheel-spin and loss of control under poor traction conditions, full range traction control is standard on the Chevrolet Traverse.

The Traverse has standard StabiliTrak®, which uses the antilock brake hardware along with powerful software and additional sensors to detect the beginning of a skid. StabiliTrak® then intervenes by automatically applying the brake at one appropriate wheel, preventing a skid. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study showed that skid control systems reduced single-vehicle SUV crashes by 67%.

The Chevrolet Traverse has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. Canadian government studies show that driving with lights during the day reduces accidents by 11% by making vehicles more conspicuous.

The Traverse (except L/LS/LT/RS)’s optional lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane.

The Traverse (except L) offers optional Rear Park Assist to help warn drivers about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind their vehicle. The Traverse also has a standard backup monitor to help drivers see any and all obstacles behind their vehicle, and an optional (except L/LS) Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle.

The Traverse (except L/LS)’s optional blind spot warning system uses digital cameras monitored by computer to alert the driver to moving objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them.

To help make backing safer, the Traverse (except L/LS)’s optional cross-path warning system uses wide-angle radar in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions.

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the Traverse uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams.

The Traverse has standard OnStar®, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. Without a GPS response system if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse is safe:

	Traverse
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars
HIC	216
Neck Injury Risk	15.6%
Neck Stress	198 lbs.
Neck Compression	77 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	53/40 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars
HIC	333
Chest Compression	.9 inches
Neck Injury Risk	35.2%
Neck Stress	128 lbs.
Neck Compression	51 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	258/133 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse is safe:

	Traverse
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars
HIC	69
Chest Movement	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	161 G’s
Hip Force	204 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars
HIC	134
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s
Hip Force	716 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches
HIC	251
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s
Hip Force	554 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The Traverse comes with a full 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck.

The Traverse comes with free roadside assistance for 5 years 60,000 miles. Chevrolet will send help if you run out of gas, need a jump-start, lock your keys in or need any assistance on the road. GOAT doesn’t give free roadside assistance for the SportUtility.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty fully covers the Traverse for 5 years or 60,000 miles for any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts.

The Traverse’s corrosion warranty is 6 years and 100,000 miles long.

Chevrolet pays for the first scheduled maintenance on the Traverse. Chevrolet will pay for the first oil change, lubrication and any other required maintenance in the first year.

There are 2987 Chevrolet dealers in the United States, which makes it easy should you ever need service under the Traverse’s warranty.

Reliability

A hardened steel chain, with no maintenance needs, drives the camshafts in the Traverse’s engine. With a rubber belt comes periodic replacement. If a drive cam belt breaks the engine could be severely damaged when the pistons hit the opened valves.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Traverse have an overhead cam design, rather than an old pushrod design.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Traverse has a standard 600-amp battery.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2018 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2018 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above the industry average.

Engine

The Traverse has more powerful engines:

	Horsepower	Torque
RS 2.0 L Turbo 4 cyl.	255 HP	295 lbs.-ft.
3.6 DOHC V6	310 HP	266 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Traverse is fast:

	Traverse RS	Traverse V6
Zero to 60 MPH	6.8 sec	6.5 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3.4 sec	3.2 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	4.8 sec	4.6 sec
Quarter Mile	15.3 sec	15.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	93 MPH	94 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	130 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Traverse gets excellent fuel mileage:

		Traverse
FWD	2.0 Turbo 4 cyl./Auto	20 city/26 hwy
FWD	3.6 DOHC V6/Auto	18 city/27 hwy
AWD	3.6 DOHC V6/Auto	17 city/25 hwy

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Traverse’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. (Start/Stop isn’t accounted in present EPA fuel mileage tests.)

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Traverse uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended on Traverse RS for maximum performance). Premium can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Traverse FWD’s standard fuel tank has 19.4 gallons of fuel capacity, for longer range between fill-ups. The Traverse AWD’s standard fuel tank has 21.7 gallons of fuel capacity.

The Traverse has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Traverse at 6 out of 10. This means the Traverse produces up to 45.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

For more complete vehicle control the Traverse has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Chevrolet Traverse, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Traverse’s brake rotors are large:

	Traverse
Front Rotors	12.6 inches
Rear Rotors	12.4 inches

The Traverse’s standard front disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading.

The Chevrolet Traverse has standard four-wheel disc brakes for better stopping power and improved directional control in poor weather.

The Traverse with its standard antilock brakes stops short:

	Traverse
70 to 0 MPH	174 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	130 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Traverse has large 255/65R18 standard tires.

The Traverse’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a low 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall. The Traverse LT Leather/RS/Premier/High Country’s tires have a low 55 series profile.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Traverse has standard 18-inch wheels. The Traverse LT Leather/RS/Premier/High Country has standard 20-inch wheels.

The Chevrolet Traverse’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength.

The Traverse has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure.

The Traverse has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced.

Suspension and Handling

The Chevrolet Traverse’s independent front suspension is much lighter than a solid front axle, which allows the Traverse’s wheels to react more quickly and accurately to the road’s surface, improving both ride and handling.

For superior ride and handling, the Chevrolet Traverse has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort.

The Traverse has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Traverse flat and controlled during cornering.

The front and rear suspension of the Traverse uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than leaf springs. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

For much better steering response and tighter handling the Traverse has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of a recirculating-ball.

The Traverse has standard power steering to make quick and controllable low speed maneuvers easy.

The Traverse has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Traverse’s wheelbase is only 120.9 inches long.

The Traverse’s front to rear weight distribution is more even 56.6% to 43.4%. This gives the Traverse more stable handling and braking.

The Traverse RS handles at .84 G’s, of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Traverse Premier AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver in only 27.8 seconds at .61 average G’s.

For better maneuverability, the Traverse’s turning circle is only 39 feet.

Chassis

The Chevrolet Traverse may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs only 4324 to 5268 pounds.

The Traverse is only 204.3 inches long, making the Traverse easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Traverse is only 78.6 inches wide, making it easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Traverse is only 78.6 inches in height, making the Traverse much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the Traverse’s center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Traverse has standard flush composite headlights.

The front grille of the Traverse uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy.

The Traverse uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Traverse RS is quiet:

	Traverse
At idle	40 dB
Full-Throttle	71 dB
70 MPH Cruising	68 dB

Passenger Space

The Traverse has standard seating for 8 passengers.

The Traverse has 41.3 inches of front headroom, 41 inches of front legroom, 58.1 inches of front hip room, 62.1 inches of front shoulder room, 40 inches of second row headroom, 38.4 inches of second row legroom, 56.9 inches of second row hip room, 62.2 inches of second row shoulder room, 38.2 inches of third row headroom, 33.5 inches of rear legroom, 48.5 inches of third row hip room and 57.5 inches of third row shoulder room.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Traverse’s middle row seats recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Traverse’s cargo area provides more volume.

	Traverse	SportUtility
Behind Third Seat	23 cubic feet	2 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	57.8 cubic feet	8 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	98.2 cubic feet	12 cubic feet

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Traverse’s cargo door uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the cargo area.

The Traverse’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo.

Pressing a switch automatically lowers or raises the Traverse High Country’s third row seats, to make changing between cargo and passengers easier.

The Traverse’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. a single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

The Traverse’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Traverse (except L/LS) offers an optional power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button, or on the Traverse Premier/High Country, by just kicking your foot under the back bumper, completely leaving your hands free.

Towing

The Traverse’s standard towing capacity is 1500 pounds. The Traverse offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Any Traverse can tow a minimum of 1500 pounds.

Servicing Ease

The Traverse uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. If a prop rod supports a heavy hood it takes two hands to open the hood and set it, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

An Oil Life Monitor is standard on the Traverse to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer.

Ergonomics

The Traverse’s entire steering wheel hub sounds the horn, facilitating hitting the horn in an emergency.

The Traverse offers a remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior.

The engine computer on the Traverse automatically engages the starter until the car starts with one twist of the key and disables the starter while the engine is running. Without this feature the starter can be accidentally engaged while the engine is running, making a grinding noise and possibly damaging the starter and ring gear.

The Traverse’s standard tilting steering column adjusts to different sized drivers and makes entering and exiting easier.

To help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Traverse Premier/High Country offers a telescoping steering wheel. Much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat, this allows a short driver to sit further from the steering wheel while maintaining contact with the pedals.

When two different drivers share the Traverse Premier/High Country, the memory system makes it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position, steering wheel position (with optional power wheel adjuster) and outside mirror angle.

The Traverse Premier/High Country’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out.

The Traverse’s standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted.

The Traverse’s standard front power windows open with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Traverse LT/RS/Premier/High Country’s front power windows open fully with one touch of the switches, and its driver’s window also automatically closes.

The Traverse’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access.

On a hot day the Traverse’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote.

The Traverse’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over, or reaching to the back seat.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Traverse LS/LT/RS/Premier/High Country’s available exterior keypad.

Keyless Access standard on the Traverse allows you to unlock the doors, cargo door and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip.

The Traverse’s variable intermittent wipers have an adjustable delay to allow the driver to choose a setting that best clears the windshield during light rain or mist.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Traverse has a standard rear wiper.

Consumer Reports rated the Traverse’s headlight performance “Very Good.”

The Traverse has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors available for the Traverse (except L/LS/LT/RS) detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams.

The Traverse’s standard side window demisters help clear frost or condensation from the side windows in the winter. Without side window demisters, so the driver may have to wipe the windows from the outside to gain side vision.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Traverse has standard extendable sun visors.

The Traverse’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows.

The Traverse has standard power remote mirrors. Without a remote driver side or passenger side mirror the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Traverse’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility.

When the Traverse Premier/High Country is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions.

The Traverse LT Leather/RS/Premier/High Country’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver.

The Traverse (except L/LS) offers optional heated front and rear seats (rear heated seats standard on Premier/High Country) extremely comfortable in the winter.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Traverse Premier/High Country keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in summer.

On extremely cold winter days, the Traverse Premier/High Country’s standard heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up.

The Traverse has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue.

The Traverse’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible.

The Traverse’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Traverse has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable.

A built-in pollen filter removes pollen, exhaust fumes and other pollutants from the Traverse’s passenger compartment. This helps prevent lung and/or sinus irritation, which can trigger allergies or asthma.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the Traverse High Country has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic.

To help keep the driver’s hands on the wheel, the Traverse has standard steering wheel controls for the radio.

Standard smartphone integration for the Traverse allows the driver and passengers access to select programs on their smartphones, including reading text messages aloud, playing internet radio stations and other connected activities without taking their eyes off the road or their hands from the wheel.

To direct the driver from any location to a given street address, a GPS navigation system is available on the Traverse (except L/LS). The Traverse’s navigation system also has a real-time traffic update feature that offers alternative routes to automatically bypass traffic problems. (Service not available in all areas.)

With standard voice command, the Traverse offers the driver hands free control of the radio and the navigation computer by simply speaking.

The Traverse (except L/LS) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced.

Economic Advantages

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Traverse is less expensive to operate than average because typical repairs cost much less on the Traverse than average, including $185 less for a muffler, $79 less for a starter, $169 less for front struts and $244 less for a power steering pump.

Recommendations

Chevrolet sold 146,534 Traverses during 2018.

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