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2012 Chevrolet

Traverse FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Chevrolet Traverse: best and worst years
2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD
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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
288
Power to weight
0.061 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.16
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
19.1 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 0.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
205 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
119 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,720 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
5
Owner complaints
354
Reported injuries
14

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE20%
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)14%
  • STEERING11%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 586 total.

Chevrolet Traverse: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA20002opened Aug 31, 2020SEAT BELTS

    Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

  • RQ19003opened May 28, 2019SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.