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2022 Chevrolet Traverse

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Traverse.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse pairs a 9-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity oil, carrying EPA ratings of 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Reliability records show 92 total owner complaints with Power Train issues cited as the top concern, alongside a single recall campaign. Within the model’s 2009–2026 production span—during which complaint volume peaked at 668 for the 2010 model year and bottomed at 18 for 2026—the 2022 sits well below the historical high-water mark, indicating a relatively settled mechanical state for researchers examining this generation.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/55R20 107HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12681660
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580856 alt 84580859
Serpentine belt12647764
Thermostat12681133
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length205.9 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight4700 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Traverse of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2018 LT Leather
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023RS 3.6L V66.80 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2020Premiere 3.6L V66.40 sec14.80 sec310 hpFWD
2024RS 2.5L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec328 hpAWD
2019RS 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2025High Country 2.5L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec328 hpAWD
2018LT Leather 3.6L V66.30 sec14.90 sec310 hpFWD
2018High Country 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2018Premier 3.6L V66.70 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Engine OilSynthetic · 5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidSynthetic · 75W-90
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity0.90 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.43 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 23.0-; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: 0.827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse sits in the mature, low-complaint tail of this generation, recording 92 complaints and just 1 recall — the fewest recalls of any year in the entire 2009–2026 record. This marks a sharp decline from the generation's early years, which peaked at 668 complaints and 8 recalls in 2010, and even from 2020's anomalous recall spike of 8. Compared to the adjacent years — 2021 with 86 complaints and 3 recalls, and 2023 with 83 complaints and 2 recalls — the 2022 is essentially stable, showing only a marginal complaint uptick that is well within normal variation. The top complaint area is Power Train with 23 reports, followed by Unknown/Other at 18, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. With zero investigations, zero fire complaints, and only 3 crash complaints, the federal record for this year is notably clean. **Bottom line: the 2022 Traverse represents one of the strongest years in the generation from a federal-safety standpoint, making it a solid used buy — just have the power train inspected given that it's the leading complaint category.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
659
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
92
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 92 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train23
Unknown Or Other18
Engine8
Power Train,Electrical System6
Power Train,Engine4
Electrical System4
Service Brakes3
Exterior Lighting3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V210000Air Bags:Side/Window:CurtainReported 31/03/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical… Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 659 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6626A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 23321606Spark plug 12681660Battery 88864542

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Traverse take?

6.0 qt of ACDelco Dexos 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30; Temperatures Below -20°F 0W-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Traverse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Traverse get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.