The 2022 Chevy Traverse introduces a model refresh for the full-size crossover utility vehicle, arriving as the fifth model year of the second-generation nameplate. Interestingly, the 2022 Chevy Traverse is offered with a small price increase, but also includes many new features.
Most 2022 Chevy Traverse models are $500 more expensive than their 2021 model-year equivalent. That said, the RS trim level is only $200 more expensive, while the High Country trim sees no pricing changes between the 2021 model year and 2022 model year.
Check out the table below for a more complete breakdown of the pricing changes for the 2022 Chevy Traverse:
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | 2022 Traverse | 2021 Traverse | +/- 2022 | % Change 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | FWD | Dropped | $30,995 | - | - |
| LS | FWD | $34,895 | $34,395 | +$500 | -1.43% |
| LS | AWD | $36,895 | $36,395 | +$500 | -1.36% |
| LT Cloth | FWD | $37,395 | $36,895 | +$500 | -1.34% |
| LT Cloth | AWD | $41,195 | $40,695 | +$500 | -1.21% |
| LT Leather | FWD | $41,095 | $40,595 | +$500 | -1.22% |
| LT Leather | AWD | $43,095 | $42,595 | +$500 | -1.16% |
| RS | FWD | $45,395 | $45,195 | +$200 | -0.44% |
| RS | AWD | $47,495 | $47,295 | +$200 | -0.42% |
| Premier | FWD | $47,795 | $47,295 | +$500 | -1.05% |
| Premier | AWD | $50,395 | $49,895 | +$500 | -0.99% |
| High Country | FWD | $52,395 | $52,395 | -$0 | 0% |
| High Country | AWD | $54,595 | $54,595 | -$0 | 0% |
Notably, the 2022 Chevy Traverse also introduces a variety of changes with regard to available features. This includes the Chevy Safety Assist package (RPO code PED), which was previously unavailable on LS trims, but is now standard across the range. The Chevy Safety Assist package includes the following content (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Automatic Emergency Braking (UHY)
- Front Pedestrian Braking (UKJ)
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (UHX)
- Following Distance Indicator (UE4)
- Forward Collision Alert (UEU)
- IntelliBeam (TQ5)
What’s more, SiriusXM Radio (RPO code U2K) is now standard for all trim levels of the 2022 Chevy Traverse. Previously, SiriusXM Radio was unavailable on LS. The Buckle to Drive feature (RPO code T8Z) is also new for the 2022 model year, and included as standard for all trim levels. The same is true for Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (RPO code PPW) and the engine automatic stop/start disable switch (RPO code ENL).
Further updates include LED headlights (RPO code T4L) as a replacement for high-intensity discharge headlights (RPO code T4F) on all trim levels. Adaptive Cruise Control (RPO code KSG) is now optional on LT Leather, and standard on RS, Premier and High Country. Previously, Adaptive Cruise Control was standard on High Country only.
There’s also an eight-inch digital driver instrument display (RPO code UHS) that’s new for the 2022 Chevy Traverse and included as standard on Premier and High Country trims. Rear Pedestrian Alert (RPO code UKK) is new for the 2022 Chevy Traverse, and offered as optional on LT Cloth and LT Leather, and included as standard on RS, Premier and High Country.
Safety Alert Seat (RPO code HS1) is also new, and included as standard on Premier and High Country. Finally, fog lamps (RPO code T3U) were deleted for the 2022 Chevy Traverse.
As a reminder, General Motors was originally slated to introduce a model refresh with the 2021 Chevy Traverse, but due to delays stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the refresh was delayed to the 2022 model year.
Under the hood, the 2022 Chevy Traverse is available with only a single engine option, namely the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LFY gasoline engine. Output is rated at 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, all of which is directed through the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is offered as optional.
Under the body panels, the 2022 Chevy Traverse rides on the GM C1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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Comments
As a 19 Premier owner, the sun roof sliding covers are STILL manual! It’s either closed or fully open. This should have been fixed. All you had to do, install the Impala electric sun screen feature and give your buyers a useable option. Instead, it has to be all the way open or fully closed… Poor option.
I also don’t see, any cup holders in the second row seating. What you call cup holders in the door are shameful. Unless… works if you buy a very small drink, but for normal size drinks, they are NOT useful. I guess your interior designers don’t have kids or never sat in the second row.
Your most expensive rear mats for the storage area do not fold flush when the 3rd row seating is being used causing less storage due to the mats sticking out into the storage area causing less storage. In order to use the space, you have take out the mats. Renders protection useless.
On the Premier and High Country, the step into the rear is paint and is easily scratched from unloading and loading stuff and dogs in and out. Would be nice if you installed a strip there or sold a strip as an accessory.
Overall though, love my Premier. I’ve been on many long trips of 1,200 miles or more in the mountains, Rockies, National Park lakes, and just driving…hit 46k miles and no issues. Rides very nice, even with 5 people with luggage and a dog. That surprised me, with the added weight of 5 people of 850 lbs in the interior and 150 lbs of luggage, wow, no issues in the Rockies and for sure I thought ut oh on Pikes Peak, no failures. Less the luggage… my brakes did up get a little warm but wasn’t flagged to rest, just used the shifter on the way down. Glad you installed a transmission gauge.
The Traverse manged other mountains but also manged the highways very nice.
But, fix my complaints and that will improve the Traverse.
Those are very fair points! I bought my wife a 21 Redline Premier and absolutely love the vehicle. It rides amazing. The fuel economy is very good for a V6 and weight of the vehicle. (Wish they would put the 5.3L in it). It has a ton of features, and tons of room. I couldn’t get myself to spend another $30K for a loaded Tahoe. I do like the more aggressive/athletic look of the 22 refresh.
Great, higher price but no fix for its ills. Go to Motor Biscuit.Com and look up traverse. Worst car ever and a used one is even worse. Enjoy it while it lasts. It won’t belong until you get on a full name basis with your Chevy Mechanic.
Yeah some of the early first gens had long term issues but those have been long taken care of, they are really reliable now outside of some rogue issues. People tend to be misinformed (like your self) and utilizing issues from prior gens to make their point…
Shill
We are now on out 3rd Traverse, we first bought a 2008 LT2, then traded for a 2013 LTZ that we sold to our son and bought a 2018 High Country witch we currently still have with 47,000 or so miles on it we plan on trading it in when the 2023 come out for a new High Country when the new Super Cruise option is available. We absolutely love the Traverse High Country and have not had much trouble with any of the at all except our 2018 did have that problem of say it was not switching to park when it was in park, cost $300.00 to get that fixed and now no more problems. Of course we don’t put a lot of miles on most of our cars so I wouldn’t expect to have many problems, most were traded off before 50,000 miles, on our next Traverse I plan to purchase the extended warranty because of all the extra electronic gadgets they now have. Might even look at the Buick Enclave but I know they are quite a bit more expensive..
I was looking at a 2022 Traverse AWD (LT Cloth) but ended up going with a 2022 Durango GT AWD. Pretty much the same options, except the Durango actually had heated seats and a heated steering wheel, not a credit and a promise of a future retrofit. The Traverse still had analog guages while the Durango had a digital component to the guage cluster that you would only find in the high-end Traverse. Overall, pretty happy with it, had a Durango about 6-7 years ago and loved it. While GM may have freshened up the exterior a little, the interior still seems pretty dated. I know the Durango is aging too, but they did some minor exterior changes and freshened up the interior back in 2021.
When can I expect my newly ordered 2022 Traverse Redline Premier?
Commonsense says if you have two traverses six years apart and both died before 100,000 miles after investing thousands to repair, and your wife loses confidence in that car it’s time to dump it. I was not going for strike three. Again check the internet and see all the years of failed traverses. Lastly, what i don’t see is a lot of old traverses. I still see S10 blazers and Astro vans but no old traverses. The guy who bought the Durango is the smartest of this bunch.
I do not hate Durangos. But you might want to do your research on them and most dodges. I will keep my 18 traverse and buy another in 2023 if I don’t decide to finally buy my Jag. I have had no issues