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2015 Chevrolet Traverse

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Traverse.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is a front‑wheel‑drive SUV paired with a six‑speed automatic transmission and an engine that requires 6.0 quarts of 5W‑30 oil. It returns EPA estimates of 16 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg, while its 6.0‑quart oil capacity and 5W‑30 viscosity stand out among its service specs. In the model’s complaint history spanning 2009‑2026, the 2015 year recorded 312 owner complaints — well below the 2010 peak of 668 but above the 2026 low of 18 — with air‑bag issues leading the reports and five recalls issued. That places the 2015 Traverse in the middle of the reliability curve, suggesting a moderate complaint volume relative to the generation’s overall trend.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 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 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter15278634
Spark plug12681660
Battery88866309
Front wiper blades20945799 alt 20945800
Serpentine belt12654815
Thermostat12689041
Cabin air filter20958479

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.5 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Curb weight4844 lb
Track (front / rear)67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 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.

6.3–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2018 LT Leather
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2018Premier 3.6L V66.70 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2018RS 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec257 hpFWD
2018LT Leather 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec310 hpFWD
2018RS 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec257 hpFWD
2011LTZ 3.6L V67.70 sec16.00 sec281 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 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity1.2
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic
Differential Gear Oil Capacity16.0 qt
Engine Coolant50
Engine Coolant Capacity11.4
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft/lbs.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub151 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity7.80 oz
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-225 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43-58 psi at idle psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-100
Engine Compression125 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 47; Rear: 20 /; Front: 47; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 129 /
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.080; Rear: .720
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.090; Rear: .730
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1120
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 11022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; 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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
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 Chevrolet Traverse generation saw high initial volumes of reports, with complaints peaking in 2010 at 668 and technical service bulletins (TSBs) peaking in 2013 at 1,669. The 2015 model represents a period of stabilization, with complaints dropping to 312 and TSBs decreasing to 1,392 compared to the 547 complaints and 1,549 TSBs recorded in 2014. While recalls remained steady at 5—consistent with the 2010-2012 period—federal investigations for 2015 fell to 1, down from a high of 3 in 2009. For the 2015 model, air bags were the primary complaint area with 143 reports, followed by steering at 17 and engine issues at 13, though the data does not specify the root causes for these incidents. This year also recorded 10 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints. Because 2015 falls within a downward trend of complaints and investigations relative to the earlier years of the generation, it is a good year to buy.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1392
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
312
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 3 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 312 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags143
Steering17
Engine13
Unknown Or Other11
Power Train8
Electrical System7
Wheels7
Vehicle Speed Control6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V044000TiresReported 28/01/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may…

21V782000Air Bags:FrontalReported 07/10/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1392 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtFWD-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 15278634Spark plug 12681660Battery 88866309

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Traverse take?

6.0 qt of SAE 5W-30 ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Traverse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Traverse get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.