Chevrolet Traverse Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Chevrolet Traverse is 204.3″ long, 78.7″ wide, on a 120.9″ wheelbase, weighing 4,530 lb. At 17 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.

Every Chevrolet Traverse generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Chevrolet Traverse, -198 lb of it since 2009, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Traverse dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2009–2017	205.1″	78.3″	69.7″	118.9″	4,729 lb
2018–2026	204.3″	78.7″	70.9″	120.9″	4,530 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Traverse year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 18 years on record for the Chevrolet Traverse. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Traverse dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	204.3″	79.5″	120.9″	4,793 lb	2
2025	204.3″	79.5″	120.9″	4,793 lb	2
2024	205.1″	79.1″	120.9″	4,663 lb	4
2023	205.9″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2022	205.9″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2021	204.3″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2020	204.3″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2019	204.3″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2018	204.3″	78.7″	120.9″	4,530 lb	2
2017	203.5″	78.3″	118.9″	4,744 lb	2
2016	203.5″	78.3″	118.9″	4,744 lb	2
2015	203.5″	78.3″	118.9″	4,744 lb	2
2014	203.5″	78.3″	118.9″	4,744 lb	2
2013	203.5″	78.3″	118.9″	4,744 lb	2
2012	205.1″	78.3″	118.9″	4,824 lb	2
2011	205.1″	78.3″	118.9″	4,824 lb	2
2010	205.1″	78.3″	118.9″	4,824 lb	2
2009	205.1″	78.3″	118.9″	4,729 lb	1

ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Traverse fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 17-foot Chevrolet Traverse it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Traverse clears the garage by 2 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Traverse — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	17 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	17 ft	Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 542 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Traverse against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	78.7″	75.2″	+3.5″
Wheelbase	120.9″	117.7″	+3.2″
Curb weight	4,530 lb	4,359 lb	171 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,530 lb the Chevrolet Traverse is 172 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 18 measured model years for the Chevrolet Traverse between 2009 and 2026.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Chevrolet Traverse fits into 2 rows instead of 18. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Chevrolet Traverse.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Chevrolet Traverse?

204.3″ (17′ 0″) in its current generation, 78.7″ wide and 70.9″ tall.

How much does a Chevrolet Traverse weigh?

4,530 lb at the kerb.

Will a Traverse fit in a garage?

At 17 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.

Has the Traverse got bigger over the years?

Not materially, by the generations we hold.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Chevrolet Traverse. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 204.3″ and 4,530 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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