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2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse at a glance
The 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse covers 6 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,070 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2018 and 2019.
2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,070–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,070–$3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,090–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $3,090–$3,650 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $3,050–$3,650 | First year |
What the 2023 Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$256
$3,070 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.12
Per 100 miles
$20.47
Five years
$15,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$770less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,070.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,070 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
2022 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,070–$3,230/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,070, $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 | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,070 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,230/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
2020 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,090–$3,250/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,090, $560 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,250 |
2019 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,090–$3,650/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,650.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,090 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,050–$3,650/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $4,170 in California and $2,680 in Texas, a $1,490 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,870
- New York $3,070
- Florida $2,900
- Texas $2,680
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2017 (Lambda)
- 2018-2023 (C1XX)
- 2024
- 2025-2027* (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA rates the 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse at 20–22 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Traverse 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Traverse 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2017 Chevrolet Traverse) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,420–$3,810 a year to fuel; the 2018-2023 model is rated 20–22 MPG and costs $3,050–$3,650 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 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 $3,070 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,070–$3,220 a year. That is a $150 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse 100 miles?
About $20.47 per 100 miles for the Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.47 and $21.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Traverse 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,070 a year to fuel, $770 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Chevrolet Traverse different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,070. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2023 against 2 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse for that year.