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2017 Chevrolet Traverse Engines

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse is powered exclusively by the 3.6L V-6 engine assigned GM RPO code LLT.

The engine uses a DOHC configuration and features direct injection and variable valve timing, among other technologies.

2017 Chevrolet Traverse Engine Specs
Model Engine GM RPO Code Displacement Configuration & Cylinders Aspiration Fuel Type Power hp / kW @ RPM Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy
Front-Wheel Drive Models
Traverse LS Base (1SM) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 17 / 24
Traverse LS (1LS) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 17 / 24
Traverse LT (1LT) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 17 / 24
Traverse LT (2LT) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 17 / 24
Traverse LT (2LT) with Graphite Special Edition LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 288 / 215 @ 6300 270 / 366 @ 3400 17 / 24
Traverse Premier (1LZ) FWD LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 288 / 215 @ 6300 270 / 366 @ 3400 17 / 24
All-Wheel Drive Models
Traverse LS (1LS) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 16 / 23
Traverse LT (1LT) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 16 / 23
Traverse LT (2LT) LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 281 / 210 @ 6300 266 / 361 @ 3400 16 / 23
Traverse LT (2LT) with Graphite Special Edition LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 288 / 215 @ 6300 270 / 366 @ 3400 16 / 23
Traverse Premier (1LZ) FWD LLT 3.6L DOHC V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 288 / 215 @ 6300 270 / 366 @ 3400 16 / 23

The difference in power output are due to the exhaust systems of the Traverse: the LS Base (1SM), LS (1LS) and LT (1LT, 2LT) models are equipped with a single exhaust outlet, while the 2LT Graphite Special Edition and Premier (1LZ) feature dual exhaust which enables them to make slightly more horsepower and torque.

2012 GM 3.6L V-6 VVT DI (LLT) for Chevrolet Traverse

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