The first-generation Chevy Traverse has been a strong seller for the Bow Tie brand. In 2013 alone, the full-size crossover sold just a few thousand units short of the 100,000 mark in the United States. The General then gave the Lambda-based CUV a fairly extensive midcycle refresh for the 2013 model year, making it even more competitive in an ever-growing segment. And for the 2015 model year, Chevy’s largest crossover is getting a few minor updates.
To start, the 2015 Traverse replaces three of its exterior colors with three news ones. Gone are Cyber Gray Metallic, Atlantis Blue Metallic, and Crystal Red Tintcoat; in their place are Siren Red Tintcoat, Sable Metallic, and Blue Velvet Metallic. In addition, the Ebony/Mojave interior color combination is replaced with Ebony/Saddle Up, and aluminum 18×7.5-inch wheels are replaced with a machined set.
Completing the deletions list is the removal of three features: HD radio, integrated spotter blind-zone mirrors, and accessory entertainment package that was mounted to the backs of the front seat headrests.
And as for new features, there is one: Siri Eyes Free. Notably, the Traverse does not get OnStar 4G LTE and/or Wi-Fi hotspot capability; but neither do any of the other Lambda-based crossovers, including the 2015 Enclave and 2015 Acadia.
Check out GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2015 Traverse just below:
Deletions
- (57U) Cyber Gray Metallic
- (GWY) Atlantis Blue Metallic
- (89U) Crystal Red Tintcoat
- (62*) Ebony/Mojave Interior
- (UJ5) Accessory Entertainment Package Dual Headrest
- (DTM) Mirrors, integral spotter for blind-zone
- (QS6) Wheels, 4 – 18″ x 7.5″ (45.7 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum
New Features
- (G1E) Siren Red Tintcoat
- (G7U) Sable Metallic
- (G1M) Blue Velvet Metallic
- (0I*) Ebony/Saddle Up Interior
- (5PK) Wheels, 4 – 18″ x 7.5″ (45.7 cm x 19.1 cm) machined
Changes
- HD Radio removed resulting in RPO code changes:
- (UHU) changed to (UI2)
- (UG4) changed to (UI6)
- (UGU) changed to (UI4)
- (UGY) changed to (UI8)
- (UGX) changed to (UI7)
Comments
Should never have removed the blind spot mirrors from any of Chevrolet vehicles with large blind spots such as the traverse and Equinox. Customers are not happy about this deletion.
$44k vehicle – No Blindspot – No Memory Seats unless LTZ.
I have 2LT with EVERY Option but can’t get Memory Seats. I don’t care about a chrome package of any kind. Memory Seats are a necessity with one person 6’3″ and one 5’4″. Don’t care about roof rails or wheels.
I don’t understand it…
Siren red paint is beautiful but there has to be a defect in the paint or clear coat. The hood is spattered with atleast 50 stone chips, for lack of a better word. All the GM vehicles I have owned I have never had a paint to this. 22,000 miles and the hood has to be re-painted. Very disappointing !!!