2025 Chevrolet Traverse Updates, Changes, New Features

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse receives a variety of small changes for the second model year of the crossover SUV’s third generation.

These changes follow the 2024 Traverse, which received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign) and launched the third-generation model.

Model Line

• Deletion of three trim levels:
  • 1LS
  • 2LS
  • 1FL
• Addition of the high country trim level in either FWD or AWD:
  • High Country 1LZ (FWD)
  • High Country 2LZ (AWD)

This re-arranges the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse trim level lineup as follows:

Exterior

• Addition of two wheel options:
  • 22-inch aluminum wheels (RVD)
    • Standard and only available on High Country (1LZ and 2LZ)
  • 22-inch Bright aluminum wheels (LPO SAK)
    • Available on LT (1LT and 2LT) or on High Country (1LZ and 2LZ)

RVD wheel (new for 2025)

SAK wheel (new for 2025)

• Deletion of removable trailer hitch (LPO SDE)
  • For the 2024 model year, this was optional on LS (1FL, 1LS, 2LS) and LT (1LT and 2LT), but became unavailable roughly halfway through the model year; it was not available with the Trailering Package (V92)
  • For the 2025 model year, those who wish to equip their Traverse with a trailer hitch need to opt for the Trailering Package (V92)
    • Content:
      • Hitch with hitch cover
      • Hitch view camera (PZ8)
      • Hitch guidance (CTT)
      • Heavy-duty cooling system (V08)
      • 220 amp alternator (KW5)
    • Availability:
      • Standard on all trim levels
• Deletion of Not Equipped with Heated Wiper Park (R6G)
  • This option was used to designate vehicles not equipped with the Heated Wiper Park feature as a result of constraints

Interior

• Cloth seats (H8K) removed from Z71
  • For the 2024 model year, cloth seats were available for Z71
    • For 2025, Evotex (leatherette) is the only available seat material for Z71

Mechanical

• 170 Amp alternator (KW7) deleted
  • For the 2024 model year, this was standard on LS and LT trim levels
    • For 2025, the 220 Amp Alternator (KW5) replaces 170 Amp alternator as standard across on all trims

Driver Assist Technology

• Three years of OnStar Remote Access (PRF) has been replaced with eight years of OnStar Basics plan
  • 2024 model year OnStar Remote Access Plan was included as standard for a three year duration and was standard on all trims
  • 2025 model year OnStar Basics Plan is included as standard for an eight year duration and standard on all trims
    • The plan enables access via the myChevrolet app for things like remote commands, plus built-in voice assistance, real-time traffic and navigation, and Automatic Crash Response

Packages

• Addition of Sun and Wheel Package (BAQ)
  • Content:
    • Dual glass, panoramic, sliding power sunroof with power sunshade (CAJ)
    • 20-inch Carbon Flash Metallic machined-face aluminum wheels (Q9P)
  • Availability:
    • Available only on LT trim levels
    • Not available with Midnight/Sport Edition (WJU)
• Trailering Package (V92) is now standard on LT
  • Content:
    • Hitch with hitch cover
    • Hitch View (PZ8)
    • Hitch Guidance (CTT)
    • Heavy-duty cooling system (V08)
    • 220 Amp alternator (KW5)
• Driver Confidence Package (BGP) changes from Standard to Available on LT and Z71
  • Content:
    • 120-volt power outlet (KI6)
    • Rear Pedestrian Alert (UKK)
    • HD Surround Vision (UV2)
    • Traffic Sign Recognition (UVX)
• Addition of Z71 Adventure Package (LPO PCM)
  • Content:
    • Molded assist step (LPO VQO)
    • Roof Cross Rails (LPO VLL)
    • 18-inch gloss black wheels (LPO EU2)
  • Availability:
    • Available only on Z71

Discussion

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