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.
| 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 / 361Â @ 3400 | 17 / 24 | |
| Traverse LS (1LS) | LLT | 3.6L | DOHC V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 281 / 210 @ 6300 | 266 / 361 @ 3400 | 17 / 24 | |
| Traverse LTÂ (1LT) | LLT | 3.6L | DOHC V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 281 / 210 @ 6300 | 266 / 361 @ 3400 | 17 / 24 | |
| Traverse LTÂ (2LT) | LLT | 3.6L | DOHC V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 281 / 210 @ 6300 | 266 / 361 @ 3400 | 17 / 24 | |
| Traverse LTÂ (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 LTÂ (1LT) | LLT | 3.6L | DOHC V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 281 / 210 @ 6300 | 266 / 361 @ 3400 | 16 / 23 | |
| Traverse LTÂ (2LT) | LLT | 3.6L | DOHC V-6 | Atmospheric | Gasoline | 281 / 210 @ 6300 | 266 / 361 @ 3400 | 16 / 23 | |
| Traverse LTÂ (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.
