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2023 Chevrolet Traverse

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Traverse.

Transmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is defined by its nine-speed automatic transmission and a powertrain requiring six quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 oil, delivering an EPA-rated 17 city and 25 highway mpg for a 20 mpg combined average. In the broader context of the model's 2009-2026 production history, this year carries 83 owner complaints primarily targeting the powertrain alongside two recalls. Although this marks a significant step away from the 668 complaints that plagued the 2010 model year, it remains well above the lowest-complaint 2026 model's 18, indicating that while the Traverse has shed its worst reliability issues, prospective owners should still monitor drivetrain durability closely.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 94R · 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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size255/55R20 107HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742
Engine air filter	23321606
Spark plug	12681660
Battery	88864542
Front wiper blades	84580859 alt 84580856
Thermostat	12681133
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	205.9 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	70.9 in
Wheelbase	120.9 in
Curb weight	4700 lb
Track (front / rear)	67.3 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 25 / 20 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.

6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2023 RS

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2023	RS 3.6L V6	6.80 sec	15.10 sec	310 hp	AWD
2024	RS 2.5L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	328 hp	AWD
2025	High Country 2.5L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	328 hp	AWD
2020	Premiere 3.6L V6	6.40 sec	14.80 sec	310 hp	FWD
2019	RS 3.6L V6	6.70 sec	15.10 sec	310 hp	AWD
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

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 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3-6.3 Qts.
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity	Models Equipped with the V92 Towing Package
Engine Oil	Synthetic · 5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Transfer Case Fluid	Synthetic · 75W-90
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	0.90 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	16.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M6 Bolts: 7.4 ft-lbs M8 Bolts: 18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Lubricant: 29.0 ft-lbs; Clutch: 9.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	Lubricant: 29.0 ft-lbs; Clutch: 9.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	GM/AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.038-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	2.43 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	7.8 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.063; Rear: 0.827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.102; Rear: 0.866
Solid Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	0.059"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Front: 0.001; Rear: 0.002
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

74.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65-75°

74 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

74.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15-30°

74 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°

18 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

M8 Bolts

11 ft. lbs

Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

22 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0

18 ft. lbs

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; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2023 Chevrolet Traverse sits in the second generation (2018–present) and shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls compared to earlier years. With only 83 complaints, 2 recalls, and zero investigations, it is among the lowest-risk model years in the entire dataset—far better than the first generation’s peaks (e.g., 668 complaints in 2010, 8 recalls in 2009). The top complaint areas are powertrain (18), electrical system (10), and engine (10), but the total volume is low, and there were no fire complaints. While the data does not specify root causes, the year-over-year record indicates that the 2023 model benefits from the manufacturer’s ongoing refinement, as TSBs have also dropped to 531—well below the generation’s earlier highs. However, note that 2024 and 2025 show slightly higher complaint counts (123 and 168), suggesting the 2023 may be a sweet spot before any new issues emerge. **Concrete takeaway: The 2023 Chevrolet Traverse is a strong buy for a used vehicle, offering the best combination of low complaints and few recalls in the model’s history, but verify that the two recalls have been performed before purchase.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

531

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 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 83 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train18

Electrical System10

Engine10

Unknown Or Other5

Service Brakes3

Exterior Lighting3

Power Train,Engine2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V042000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 02/02/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Blazer and Traverse vehicles. The left-side half-shaft assemblies may be missing a retaining ring. Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

23V172000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 16/03/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can… Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 531 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT5966F	2026-06-23	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT6519	2026-05-27	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6540J	2026-05-14	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6540H	2026-05-11	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6626A	2026-05-11	Unknown Or Other	PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group AGM battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 23321606 Spark plug 12681660 Battery 88864542

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Traverse take?

6.0 qt of Dexos1 Gen 3 Full Synthetic 5W-30. Extreme cold with temperatures lower than -20°F may use 0W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Traverse have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.