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Chevrolet Traverse MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
19 model years · 2009–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Traverse fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Traverse for 19 model years, 2009 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined and costing $2,970–$3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2025 Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 23 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Chevrolet Traverse MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027* (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,110 |
| 2026 | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,110 |
| 2025 | 21–23 | $2,860–$3,120 |
| 2024 Generation page | ||
| 2024 | 20–23 | $2,860–$3,310 |
| 2018-2023 (C1XX) Generation page | ||
| 2023 | 20–21 | $3,070–$3,220 |
| 2022 | 20–21 | $3,070–$3,230 |
| 2021 | 20–21 | $3,090–$3,230 |
| 2020 | 20–21 | $3,090–$3,250 |
| 2019 | 20–22 | $3,090–$3,650 |
| 2018 | 20–22 | $3,050–$3,650 |
| 2009-2017 (Lambda) Generation page | ||
| 2017 | 17–18 | $3,730–$3,810 |
| 2016 | 17–18 | $3,720–$3,810 |
| 2015 | 19 | $3,420–$3,500 |
| 2014 | 19 | $3,420–$3,500 |
| 2013 | 19 | $3,420–$3,500 |
| 2012 | 19 | $3,420–$3,530 |
| 2011 | 19 | $3,420–$3,530 |
| 2010 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 2009 | 19 | $3,440 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Traverse generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Traverse's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Traverse run 17–23 MPG across model years 2009 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 21–22 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Traverse model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Traverse cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,970–$3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,970.
Has the Chevrolet Traverse's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2009 to 22 MPG in 2027, 3 MPG more.
Which Chevrolet Traverse model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012, 2015, 2027. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Chevrolet Traverse are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the Chevrolet Traverse: 2025-2027*, 2024, 2018-2023, 2009-2017. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.