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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

SUV · 257 hp · 22 mpg combined

Sticker from
$42,100Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

24 factory options, from $40 to $1,995.

Rear Seat Infotainment System w/DVD Player$1,995
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/out DVD Player$1,750
"Hit the Road" Package$950
Molded Assist Steps$725
Roof Rack Cross Rails$325
Cargo Package$315
Protective Seat Cover$295
Premium Carpet Mat Package$295
Floor Liner Package$260
Interior Protection Package$250
Universal Tablet Holder$250
Front and Rear Black Bowtie Emblems$195
Universal Tablet Holders$195
Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$170
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Locks$70
Horizontal Cargo Net$65
Front License Plate Bracket Mounting Package$40
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Traverse is right for you?

Nine trims, $29,930 to $52,100. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.

257hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
295lb-ftTorque
22mpgCombined · 20 city · 26 highway
FWD9-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
23 cu ftCargo volume
6,160 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing

123 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Jet Black

Leather.

5 factory paints

  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
  • Cajun Red Tintcoat
  • Silver Ice Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Traverse.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the Traverse RS.