First rolling off the line for the 2009 model year, the Chevrolet Traverse nameplate currently spans two generations, with the latest second-gen model arriving for the 2018 model year. Although 2021 Chevy Traverse was originally expected to usher in a refresh for the full-size CUV, delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic pushed that refresh back until the 2022 model year, similarly to the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. That means the 2021-model-year Traverse is more or less a carryover from the previous 2020 model year, but there are still a few noteworthy changes, including new interior features.
More specifically, the 2021 Chevy Traverse will offer a new design for the gear selector, including the shift knob, located in the center console. The new design will include new stitching as well.
The revised gear selector on the 2021 Chevy Traverse will be offered every trim level. For now, no photos of the new design are available.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse RS pictured here
Another notable change for the 2021 model year is the deletion of the optional twin-clutch AWD system, as we’ve covered previously. The second-gen Traverse has offered this advanced AWD system as an available option for High Country trim levels since the second-gen’s launch, but with the discontinuation of the automatic locking rear differential included as part of the system, the 2021 Chevy Traverse High Country will instead offer the standard AWD system.
All 2021 Chevy Traverse models will be powered by the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine, which produces 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. Output is routed through GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission.
Production for the 2021 Chevy Traverse will get underway on October 12th, 2020, at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant.
So far, Chevrolet Traverse sales have been on the rise, with the full-sizer recording its best sales performance in 2019, racking up 147,122 units in the U.S.
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They should just not make the junk at all, as a mechanic, I am so tired of working on GM junk. I cannot stress enough to all of my customers to stay ways from gm/jeep/dodge products. I sometimes see a Honda come through, and very rarely ever see a Toyota come through our shop. If you want a quality vehicle don’t take information from some internet article, talk to your independent garage mechanic. They will tell you to buy a Honda if you can’t afford a Toyota.
if the GM junk was not coming into your workplace do you think you would have a job ??
Ha what a laugh your post is. I own a 2010 Traverse with over 100k miles on it and have had little problems. It IS the best car I have owned in over 45 years. Chevy and GMC are the only brand I buy. Now Chrysler is junk.
I hope that you don’t suffer the fatal timing chain issue at 120-130k-ish! Better trade it in now!
The Traverse just looks so cheaply made and are ugly as heck in person. I remember a few months ago while I had my Impala being serviced at my local Chevy dealer I actually checked out the 2020 Traverse and Blazer. The Traverse was bland and had zero “pop” to it. It’s interior was decent but only in the highest trim level.
The Blazer on the other hand did “pop” out at you and looks very cool especially in the red and black trim. But I couldn’t believe it when I went to open the front passenger side door and the bottom half of the window weatherstripping was peeling off the door frame!! Talk about shoddy quality control. This was one of the top line trims too, I was honestly very disappointed and it showed me if they can’t even get the weatherstripping to last long on the Blazer, what else will fail soon after you drive the crappy thing off the lot?
Not to mention the hard plasticky flimsy feeling interior was just awful. Especially the door panels. Sure it might look sharp, but feels low rent for the price you’re paying.
This is completely off topic, but Cadillac and GM as a whole has to watch out for the new and improved Hyundai/Kia vehicle’s. Especially the Genesis brand. Just saw a YouTube Vid on the new Genesis GV80 crossover, and man o man what a sharp looking luxury CUV. It’s interior is extremely impressive and blows away anything and everything Cadillac. I can’t believe the attention to detail and how much improved the Genesis vehicles have become, they make Caddy look cheap and pathetic in comparison.
@Mr. Cadillac
I have to totally agree with you on the GM interiors issue. They are by far the worst in each segment. I mean freaking FCA is even leapfrogging them right now. Totally unacceptable and insane.
With the shift to EV’s GM better step up their interior Game at least a couple of notches if not more.
I have my doubts that ANY dealer would put a car with peeling weather stripping on the showroom floor. I doubt you were the first one to open the door, so, someone else would have seen it.
I am hardly a fan of most of the present Chevrolet line, but I still will say – being charitable – your story seems a bit exaggerated.
GM watch for the paid trolls
I have a 2010 Chevy Traverse and I love it. Mine was bought used and haven’t had any recalls on it. I wish I could afford the 2021 model that I seen in Jackson Tennessee. I cannot afford to make payments on a new one. But I if I ever won a lottery I am going to buy me one paid for in full. Then I will have two Chevy Traverses
I have a 2010 Traverse also. Bought it new. It is the best car I have owned in 45 years of buying cars. My family has had Monte’s and many Equinox. My wife will be buying a new Traverse in 3 months.
Sweeeeeeeeeeeet. A new Gear Selector. How amazing.
GM is on fire in the interior Department all the way around HAHA
Chevy has been using that stupid gear selector rocker switch for a couple generations now. Good riddance and about time.
Keep plucking that chicken Chevy, no change to that car matters, until you get rid of that v6 BS engine. The car will out last the engine. It will be the best looking car in the junkyard. You will have thousands of dollars in engine repair before you pay it off.
You were expecting big changes for a mid-cycle refresh? Interesting….
The 3.6 is reliable? Oh boy.
2010 Traverse. Purchased at 36,000 miles.
88k – p0008 code begins. Told is it spark plugs, then spark coils, then other random crap. Code keeps on coming.
103k – timing chain failure. (Oh, hello p000OH). Chain replaced.
145k – engine failure. Engine replaced.
152k – transmission failure. Transmission replaced.
177k – oh hello p0008. Timing chain replaced.
193k – TCC failure. Transmission replaced.
208k – TCC failure. TCC repair.
240k – hello again p0008. Engine replaced with ‘improved engine model including ‘new’ timing chain protocol. (Which found out later was really just modification of the computer protocol to allow for more slop in the chain.) Body still in great condition, so gonna run this thing a while longer! Woo hoo!
308k – P0008. No lie. Thank goodness I got that new engine!
Oil changes every 3,500-4,000. She is my baby and very well cared for, and I love everything about the Traverse except that timing chain/engine issue.
The 2018 Traverse used an updated and much different version of the 3.6 which solves exactly the issues you have mentioned. Maybe this is what the comment was referring to. It has been very reliable thus far. Sorry about your 2010’s woes.
Nice try troll. No one believes your BS.
In 11 years you put on 300,000kms? I don’t believe it….fake
Hello Common sense, what are you talking about. You must be a Chevy rep. I had 2 Traverses, 09 and a 16, both had timing belt issues,(see Joselyns comments). Used engine oil water. Have you checked out the TSBs for 2016, all 1700 of them. Lastly loyalty, I have a Silverado, a Malibu, had a Astro van for 18 years, a S10 blazer for 15 years, those engines and tranys had no problems. So Common sense “BTF”. Traded my last Traverse for a Honda SUV, phew, problems solved.
Who would buy an Astro van? Only a troll.
Other than the occasional troll, GMA has a great exchange of ideas and constructive feedback. I’ve owned 3 with no issues. Flipped my 2nd one (2018 model) three times on I30 just outside Texarkana and walked away sore with a small cut over my eye. My wife was convinced to replace it with a new 2020. We recommend Chevy Traverse regularly to friends, co-workers, and family. Yes, I’m biased as I’ve only owned GM vehicles for over 30 years and exclusively Chevrolet for 25. Even love my 67 Nova SS, that my wife l left home in after I complete USMC bootcamp back in 1982. Come to think about it…when I eventually move on from Corvette I’ll grab a new Caddy Blackwing or use CTS-V.