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2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse at a glance
The 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse covers 9 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,730 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017; 2012 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,730–$3,810 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,720–$3,810 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,500 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,530 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | First year |
What the 2017 Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$311
$3,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.22
Per 100 miles
$24.87
Five years
$18,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$40less a year
Class median $3,770 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,720 to $3,730, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,730 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,810 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,720–$3,810/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,420 to $3,720, $300 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,720 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,810 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
19 MPG · $3,420–$3,500/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,420.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,500 |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
19 MPG · $3,420–$3,500/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,420.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,500 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
19 MPG · $3,420–$3,530/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,420, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,530 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2009 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $5,070 in California and $3,250 in Texas, a $1,820 difference.
- California $5,070
- Washington $4,700
- New York $3,730
- Florida $3,520
- Texas $3,250
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2017 (Lambda)
- 2018-2023 (C1XX)
- 2024
- 2025-2027* (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA rates the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse at 17–19 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2016 and 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. In 2012 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,730 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,730–$3,810 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse 100 miles?
About $24.87 per 100 miles for the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.87 and $25.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,730 a year to fuel, $40 less than the class median of $3,770, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 143 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,720 to $3,730, $10 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse for that year.