New 2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (3.5)
  3.5 out of 5 stars
  While Chevrolet has made strides in reliability, the Traverse is still a relatively new redesign (or has undergone significant updates). Long-term reliability is still a watch-and-see situation, but initial reports and general GM reliability trends suggest it should be in line with segment averages, with potential for minor glitches in the early years.
• Maintenance (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Maintenance costs for the Traverse are generally expected to be reasonable, falling within the average for its class. Routine services like oil changes and tire rotations are straightforward. Access to parts and qualified service centers is widespread thanks to Chevrolet's extensive dealer network.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The Traverse RS is well-equipped with modern technology. The infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, with a large, clear touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the available driver-assistance features are comprehensive and operate smoothly. The overall tech integration enhances the driving and ownership experience.
• Comfort (4.5)
  4.5 out of 5 stars
  Chevy has really stepped up the comfort game. The RS trim boasts supportive and well-cushioned seats, and the ride quality is exceptionally smooth, absorbing road imperfections with ease. Road and wind noise are well-managed, creating a serene cabin environment, even on longer journeys.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 Traverse RS offers a surprisingly engaging driving experience for an SUV of its size. The turbocharged engine provides ample power for confident acceleration and passing, and the steering is well-weighted, offering decent feedback. While it won't win any track days, it handles its weight competently and feels stable on the road.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seats
  • Ventilated Seats

• Convenience:

  • 115V Power Outlet
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Remote Start
  • Self Parking

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Premium Audio
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Other:

  • Trailer Hitch

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Surround View Camera
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Rear air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear air conditioning zones: single
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Air filtration
  • Rear air conditioning: independently controlled

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: third row
  • Side airbags: rear
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Premium brand: Bose
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Subwoofer: 1
  • Total speakers: 11
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Digital sound processing
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake width: 0.91
  • Front brake width: 0.91
  • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
  • Rear brake diameter: 12.4
  • Front brake diameter: 12.4
  • Emergency braking preparation
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Shift knob trim: urethane
  • Center console trim: metallic
  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Floor mats: third row
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Armrests: rear outboard seats
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Door sill trim: chrome

• Convenience Features

  • Memorized settings: liftgate
  • Active parking system: fully automated
  • Wireless charging station: front
  • Rearview mirror: camera-based
  • Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing
  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C third row
  • Cupholders: front
  • Cupholders: third row
  • Memorized settings: 2 driver
  • Memorized settings: steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Easy entry: power rear seat
  • Power outlet(s): 115V rear
  • Cargo area light
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Memorized settings: driver seat
  • Memorized settings: side mirrors
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
  • Reading lights: third row
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Easy entry: power driver seat
  • Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
  • Storage: in floor
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Assist handle: front
  • Tool kit
  • Ambient lighting: color-adjustable
  • Storage: sunglasses holder
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Axle ratio: 3.49
  • 4WD type: part time
  • 4WD selector: electronic

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery: AGM
  • Battery saver
  • Battery: maintenance-free
  • Alternator: 220 amps

• Exterior Features

  • Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Mirror color: black
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Exhaust tip color: chrome
  • Grille color: black
  • Rear bumper color: body-color
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Exhaust: quad tip
  • Window trim: black
  • Rocker panel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
  • Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.
  • Infotainment: Google Built-In
  • Connected in-car apps: Google Assistant

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil level
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirrors: heated
  • Side mirror adjustments: power folding
  • Side mirrors: driver side auto-dimming

• Roof

  • Roof rails: black

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: vibrating driver seat
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Camera system: surround view
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Camera system washer: rear
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Lane keeping assist with blind spot integration
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Rear pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn
  • Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn
  • Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction cross
  • Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction cross
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Parking sensors: front
  • Programmable safety key
  • Crumple zones: front
  • Crumple zones: rear

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Third row seatbelts: 3-point
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Upholstery accents: contrast stitching
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar
  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
  • Third row headrests: foldable
  • Third row headrests: 3
  • Driver seat: ventilated
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 2
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Third row seat type: 40-60 split bench
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 6
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat type: captains chairs
  • Third row seat folding: power
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar
  • Upholstery: leather-trimmed
  • Passenger seat: ventilated
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Rear seat: heated
  • Upholstery accents: perforated
  • Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Third row seat folding: split
  • Rear seat: sliding
  • Third row seat folding: flat

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Satellite communications: voice guided directions
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
  • Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA)
  • Satellite communications: OnStar
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: painted aluminum alloy

• Towing and Hauling

  • Trailer backup guidance
  • Trailer hitch
  • Trailer wiring: 7-pin

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Heated windshield wiper rests
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Tinted glass
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Front wipers: rain sensing
  • Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
  • Rear wiper: with washer

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:3
  • Standard Seating:7
  • Max Seating:7
  • Head Room (front):42.6in.
  • Leg Room (front):44.3in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):62.3in.
  • Hip Room (front):58.7in.
  • Head Room (rear):40in.
  • Leg Room (rear):41.5in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):62.2in.
  • Hip Room (rear):58.6in.
  • Head Room (3rd row):38.3in.
  • Leg Room (3rd row):32.1in.
  • Shoulder Room (3rd row):57.7in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:204.5in.
  • Width:87.9in.
  • Height:70.9in.
  • Ground Clearance:6.8in.
  • Wheelbase:121in.
  • Front Track:67.3in.
  • Rear Track:67.1in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Cargo Volume:22.9cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):97.6cuft
  • Cargo Volume (3rd row down):56.6cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:4,793lbs
  • Gross Weight:6,394lbs
  • Gross Combined Weight:10,250lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:22in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):22in.
  • Tire:275/45R22
  • Tire (rear):275/45R22

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:14.61lbs/hp
  • Angle of Approach:15degree
  • Angle of Departure:22degree
  • Max Payload:1,601lbs
  • Towing Capacity:5,000lbs
  • Max Towing Capacity:5,000lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:21.7gallon