2025 Chevrolet Traverse: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse gets 21 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Traverse FWD at 23 mpg.
How the Traverse ranks in its class
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Traverse ranks 6th (tied with 5 others) of 21 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 3rd (tied with 2 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($2,700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 8th of 21 for tailpipe CO2 (388 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 23 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 407 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 147 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Traverse's best version, 20 other models get the same and 82 get less. The 2025 Traverse's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 91 cost less, 10 the same and 140 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 3 to 6 of 21)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2025 Infiniti QX60 | 2025 QX60 FWD | 24 | $3,200 | 371 |
| 6 | 2025 Buick Enclave | 2025 Enclave FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 6 | 2025 Chevrolet Suburban | 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
| 6 | 2025 Chevrolet TraverseThis car | 2025 Traverse FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 388 |
| 6 | 2025 GMC Acadia | 2025 Acadia FWD | 23 | $2,700 | 387 |
| 6 | 2025 GMC Yukon | 2025 Yukon 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
| 6 | 2025 Lexus TX | 2025 TX 350 | 23 | $3,350 | 377 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Traverse FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 20 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Traverse version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
- 2025 Buick Enclave
- 2025 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2025 GMC Acadia
The Traverse against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Traverse (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Traverse | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Enclave | 2025 Enclave FWD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Suburban | 2025 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 mpg | $4,100 | same figure | $1,400 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 GMC Acadia | 2025 Acadia FWD | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | same | - |
Every version of the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse FWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-wheel | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 388 | cheapest |
| 2025 Traverse AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | All-wheel | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 422 | +$250 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Traverse; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Traverse FWD puts out 388 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 388 to 422.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Traverse FWD: fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Traverse gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 mpg | 2 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 18 mpg | 2 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 22 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 22 mpg | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 21 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 21 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 21 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | 2 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | 4 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 23 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2026 | 22 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 4 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Traverse FWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Traverse AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
2 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 187 complaints, 0 recalls, 1 investigation.
Owner complaints, 2025
187 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 120 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 63 | |
| Electrical System | 48 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | |
| Engine | 15 |
4 of the 187 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 5 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse (as TRAVERSE). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Traverse itself is at 23 mpg.
Other Chevrolet models of 2025
More Chevrolet models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Chevrolet Traverse gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Traverse FWD with 23 mpg combined (20 city, 27 highway).
How much does a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse costs between $2,700 and $2,950 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Traverse FWD at $2,700; the dearest is the 2025 Traverse AWD at $2,950. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Traverse get?
2025 Traverse AWD: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway).
How does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse rank among 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?
The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is 6th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 23 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 GMC Acadia at 23 mpg.
Did the Traverse change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 4 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?
187 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (120 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.