AWD platform
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Traverse.
Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd
The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is a three-row midsize SUV built on an all-wheel-drive platform and equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 engine oil for service, while achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined; these figures place it competitively within its class for a vehicle of this size and capability. Across its model history spanning 2009 through 2026, the Traverse has accumulated a broad complaint landscape, with the 2010 model year reaching the highest point at 668 owner complaints while the 2026 model shows the lowest at 18, suggesting incremental refinement over generations. The 2017 model year recorded 358 total owner complaints with Air Bags emerging as the primary concern area, and three safety recalls were issued for this model year—figures that position it between the extremes of the model's complaint trajectory and indicate an owner-reported issue profile that, while notable, falls well below earlier production years. For researchers evaluating this generation, the complaint distribution across the model's lifespan suggests that while the 2017 Traverse exhibits typical ownership concerns for its era, it does not represent a peak in reported problems and benefits from the manufacturer's subsequent quality improvements reflected in newer model years.