The latest 2020 model year for the Chevrolet Traverse introduces a number of updates, changes and features, but it also includes the deletion of the Active Aero Shutters feature.
When the second-generation Chevrolet Traverse was presented for the 2018 model year, it came equipped with Active Aero Shutters. The feature carried over for the 2019 model year as well. However, the feature has now been nixed for the latest 2020 model year.
It’s currently unclear why the active aero feature was deleted on the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse. We reached out to Chevrolet for a comment, but have yet to receive a response.
Previously, every trim level with the exception of the High Country (that is, the L, LS, LT, RS, and Premier) featured both upper and lower Active Aero Shutters. Meanwhile, the High Country trim level offered upper Active Aero Shutters.
For reference, General Motors Active Aero Shutters technology is an aerodynamic feature designed to increase aero efficiency, and as a result, up fuel returns. The system utilizes electronically controlled Active Aero Shutters in the vehicle’s front fascia, located either in the upper grille opening, lower grille opening, or both. These shutters then activate based on various parameters, either closing to increase aerodynamic efficiency and fuel returns, or opening when engine cooling needs are increased.
In addition to the deletion of the Active Aero Vents feature, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse also features three new exterior colors, including Stone Gray Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic and Midnight Blue Metallic. The last-generation Chevrolet Infotainment system was also replaced by the new Chevrolet Infotainment System 3, once again with a seven-inch diagonal color touchscreen on lower trim levels and an eight-inch diagonal color touchscreen higher in the range. The previous turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder LTG engine, which was deleted midway through the 2019 model year, was replaced with the 3.6L V6 LFY engine.
For a complete rundown on all the changes, updates, and new features of the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, click here. And don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Traverse news, Chevrolet news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Items like this have to earn off cycle credits from the EPA to get fuel credits.
Off cycle credits are applied to items like this and active fuel management as they can not be accurately measured in the EPA testing for CAFE. They then apply credits with estimates of what they would contribute.
Off cycle credits are used by automakers to make gains with many of these odd systems we have to gain better ratings.
Odds may be they lost their credits for the system? If so no need to put it on if you will not get credit for it.
General Motors has the 3.6L DOHC-4v V6 in a number of CUV and they probably determined that the mileage difference of having electronically controlled aero vents and not having the vents didn’t save a lot of gas while adding to overall cost and manufacturing complexity.
The price should be a little cheaper now right? Oh wait what was I thinking. This is GM we’re talking about
Bingo… remove content and raise the price then incentivize….
They should do away with Chevy traverse altogether. Trash
I have a 2018. its comfy but reliably a joke as with normal chevy manufacturing
I wonder if all the electrical problems with our 2016 have been resolved in the latest model year. I’ve had my wife and kids get locked in the car, unable to remove keys, won’t start, and glitches throughout giving me anxiety about leaving my family in this vehicle in the Arizona heat. The warranty hasn’t helped and the time off work and lost wages has never been addressed. Why buy a new car when it comes with used car issues?
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