At their core, the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave are essentially identical – all three ride on the same platform, all three have the same engine, and all three are produced at the same facility. However, there are also a few things that separate these three crossovers, including their headlight treatment. Now, GM Authority is taking a closer look at a specific exterior lighting feature that differs between the Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave.
GMC Acadia
As outlined by GM, the 2024-through-2025 Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia differ from the 2025 Buick Enclave in terms of approach lighting functionality.
On the Traverse and Acadia, both the interior and exterior lights will turn on when the driver approaches the vehicle with the key fob. If the vehicle is equipped with the up-level headlamps (RPO code TGE), these crossovers will also display a special exterior light animation on approach.
Buick Enclave
However, on the Buick Enclave, only the interior lights will turn on when approaching with the key fob. The exterior lighting features will not activate, as is the case for the Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia. That said, the Buick Enclave’s exterior lights will display an animation when locking or unlocking the vehicle. Some Enclave models also include an extra interior light animation if equipped with the ambient lighting package (RPO code TSQ).
These differing lighting features are totally normal, and not indicative of any sort of fault or error, despite the vast similarities between the three crossovers.
Chevy Traverse
To note, the up-level headlamps (RPO code TGE) are standard spec on Chevy Traverse High Country and RS trim levels, as well as the GMC Acadia Denali and Buick Enclave Avenir. Meanwhile, Chevy Traverse LT and Z71 trims, GMC Acadia Elevation and AT4 trims, and Buick Enclave Preferred and Sport Touring trims are equipped with the “base” headlamps, which do not include an RPO code or an animation function. Finally, the ambient lighting package (RPO code TSQ) is standard equipment on the Buick Enclave Avenir only, and is not available for the Chevy Traverse or GMC Acadia.
All three crossovers are equipped with the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, ride on the GM C1 platform, and are produced at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan.
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Moreover, the Traverse and Acadia look okay, while the Enclave looks “not okay.”
They’re all losers because of that stupid and pathetic four cylinder engine, which is the only engine choice in all three models.
Chris,
As I’ve stated a couple times in the past GM is not the only Automobile company putting in those 4 Bangers or 4 Cylinders. Toyota is doing the same to the Highlander and Grand Highlander. Same with the Lexus division as well in the RX 350H and 450H as well as the bigger TX. Nissan is now doing the same thing in the Murano. There are other companies that will follow suit as well. Consumer Reports as well as Motor Trend and drove those vehicles complaining how noisy they are especially pushing down on the Accelerator to merge onto the highway. I heard that loud sound when a person pulled out of a parking quickly with her $75,000 RX 450H. The reason these companies are putting these 4 Bangers is to satisfy the Emission Requirements. Rumor has it that since there have been so many complaints at Toyota/Lexus, they be bringing back the V6 in the Grand Highlander as well as in the Lexus TX.
Although I’m not happy with the new engine, I do have a big issue with color choices (interior and exterior) on all three models. GM has got to address this. Not everyone wants black, white, or gray. It seems you’ve got to purchase the high-end model of each vehicle to get the one color that really stands out. Come on GM, wise up!
They aren’t doing anything different than the other manufacturers. Base models get basic colors, mid-level and higher end trims get progressively more premium color options. These all are typically added cost colors as well. So it seems GM has wised up. They get customers to spend more if they want a more special color. Sales 101.
BUT back the V6 These 4 bangers are straining and noisy , and what is the longevity of these turbo-chargers.
All they need to do is fix the growing number of transmission leaks occuring on the Traverse/Enclave/Acadia…and the infotainment glitches.