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Chevrolet Traverse Specs

Since 2009 the Traverse has lost 0.8″ in length and gained 64 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2009–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is 204.3″ long, 79.5″ wide and 71.7″ tall on a 120.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,793 lb. At 17 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Traverse generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2024: 217 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Traverse dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2009–2017205.1″78.3″69.7″118.9″4,729 lb
2018–2023204.3″78.7″70.9″120.9″4,530 lb
2024–2026205.1″79.1″70.9″120.9″4,747 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Traverse year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Traverse dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026204.3″79.5″120.9″4,793 lb2
2025204.3″79.5″120.9″4,793 lb2
2024205.1″79.1″120.9″4,663 lb4
2023205.9″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2022205.9″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2021204.3″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2020204.3″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2019204.3″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2018204.3″78.7″120.9″4,530 lb2
2017203.5″78.3″118.9″4,744 lb2
2016203.5″78.3″118.9″4,744 lb2
2015203.5″78.3″118.9″4,744 lb2
2014203.5″78.3″118.9″4,744 lb2
2013203.5″78.3″118.9″4,744 lb2
2012205.1″78.3″118.9″4,824 lb2
2011205.1″78.3″118.9″4,824 lb2
2010205.1″78.3″118.9″4,824 lb2
2009205.1″78.3″118.9″4,729 lb1
ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Traverse on the used market

In 2,379 Traverse listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2017 car is the most common: 1,539 of them (65%), at an average asking price of $5,880. The current 2024–2026 car averages $43,007. ForCar visitors have decoded 308 Traverse VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2023 and 2027.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Traverse generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2024–20261105%$43,00721,052 mi
2018–202371330%$19,76496,332 mi
2009–20171,53965%$5,880148,447 mi
Other years171%$54,32215 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Traverse fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Traverse — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 559 cars within 10″ of its length, the Traverse is wider than 89%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Traverse against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 559 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.5″75.2″+4.3″
Wheelbase120.9″117.7″+3.2″
Curb weight4,793 lb4,381 lb+412 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Traverse against its rivals

FIG.04·Chevrolet Traverse against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Traverse (this car)2026204.3″79.5″4,793 lb
Toyota Highlander2026194.9″76″4,370 lb
Ford Explorer2026198.8″78.7″4,713 lb
Toyota Sequoia2026208.3″79.5″6,151 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Traverse bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Traverse are the same size and weight.

Which Traverse years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2018 and 2024. Model years inside each range, such as 2024–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Traverse or the Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is 9.4″ shorter and 423 lb lighter than the 2026 Traverse.

How much does a used Traverse cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,880 for the 2009–2017 car to $43,007 for the 2024–2026 one, across 2,379 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 18 Traverse model years, 2009 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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