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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 front‑wheel‑drive SUV built on Chevrolet’s FWD platform and mated to a six‑speed automatic transmission, delivering a combined EPA rating of 15/22/17 mpg while its 6.0‑quart engine oil capacity accepts 5W‑30 or 0W‑30 viscosity oil. Across the model’s 2009‑2026 span, the 2017 iteration recorded 358 owner complaints, with air‑bag issues emerging as the most frequent problem and three recalls noted for the year. Compared with the peak of 668 complaints in 2010, the 2017 model sits toward the middle of the reliability curve, indicating a moderate but improving track record as the line approaches its lowest complaint count of 18 in 2026.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017

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 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/17 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 sizeP255/65R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742
Engine air filter	15278634
Spark plug	12681660
Battery	88866309
Front wiper blades	20945800 alt 20945799
Serpentine belt	12654815
Thermostat	12689041
Cabin air filter	20958479

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	203.5 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	70.1 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in
Curb weight	4844 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	LT Leather 3.6L V6	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	310 hp	FWD
2018	High Country 3.6L V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	310 hp	AWD
2018	Premier 3.6L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	310 hp	AWD
2018	Premier 3.6L V6	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	310 hp	AWD
2018	RS 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	257 hp	FWD
2018	LT Leather 3.6L V6	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	310 hp	FWD
2018	RS 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.10 sec	15.50 sec	257 hp	FWD
2019	RS 3.6L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	310 hp	AWD

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, Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-6.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 qt
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	11.9
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 0W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	43.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	16.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	43.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.037-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100
RPM	43-58 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 47; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 129; Rear: 129
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.080; Rear: 0.720
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.090; Rear: 0.730
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.001
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

120

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 199.0

111 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 199.0

111 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	Back off 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
4	110.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
2	+ 150

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees; Outer bolts	80 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	110.0 degrees; Side bolts	110 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60.0 degrees	60 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 mi	Accelerator 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 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory 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 2017 Traverse, the final year of its generation, records 358 complaints—a moderate figure that is higher than the immediate prior years (290 in 2016) but well below the generation’s peak of 668 in 2010. Recalls drop to 3, the lowest count in the first generation, and investigations are zero, indicating fewer safety campaigns compared to earlier years. However, the complaint profile is heavily skewed toward air bags, with 248 of the 358 complaints concentrated in that area, a proportion not seen in the provided data for other model years. While the overall trend suggests improved reliability as the generation matured, this specific air bag complaint concentration stands out. The 2017 Traverse appears to be a relatively solid choice among first-generation models, but a pre-purchase inspection of the air bag system is strongly recommended given the data.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1000

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

358

Owner complaints

13 involved a crash · 2 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 358 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags248

Power Train8

Engine8

Seat Belts7

Steering6

Unknown Or Other6

Electrical System5

Vehicle Speed Control4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

21V246000Air Bags:Critical FastenersReported 08/04/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1000 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3271Q	2026-04-01	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V	2026-03-09	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This 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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt FWD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 15278634 Spark plug 12681660 Battery 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 2017 Traverse take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Traverse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Traverse get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.