Used car safety, rank #23 of 188
Chevrolet Traverse 4WD Safety Rating (2022-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2022-23 Chevrolet Traverse 4WD, a midsize SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2022-23 Chevrolet Traverse 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 10 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize SUVs average of 24, which is 58% below the class average. That places it #23 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 83.5/100, earning our Honorable Mention designation.
What the Chevrolet Traverse death rate means
At 10 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD beats the midsize SUVs average of 24 by 58%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 23, so even the pessimistic end of the range is no worse than the class average.
The other-driver death rate of 35 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Chevrolet Traverse. Its 95% confidence interval is 0β71. It is higher than the Chevrolet Traverse's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest midsize SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD highlighted. It ranks 6 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas 2WD | 2020-23 | 5 (0 to 16) | 89.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (1 to 13) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Volkswagen Atlas 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (0 to 16) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Telluride 2WD | 2020-23 | 8 (0 to 22) | 84.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Bronco 4WD | 2021-23 | 10 (1 to 19) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Traverse 4WD (this page) | 2022-23 | 10 (0 to 23) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 11 (1 to 20) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 2022-23 | 11 (0 to 25) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E electric 4WD | 2021-23 | 11 (0 to 26) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize SUVs: 24 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Chevrolet Traverse
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Chevrolet Traverse we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Chevrolet Traverse | No award | 81.4 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 83.5 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
2 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering power train.
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Power train: automatic transmission
Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.
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Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Risk: A missing retaining ring on the half-shaft can cause half-shaft inner joint separation, resulting in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side half-shaft assembly, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Chevrolet Traverse 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 10 per million registered vehicle years for the 2022-23 Chevrolet Traverse 4WD, 58% below the class average (24 for midsize SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 83.5 out of 100 and rank #23 of 188 used vehicles, with a Honorable Mention designation.
What is the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD driver death rate?
10 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 23. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Chevrolet Traverse died at a rate of 35 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2022-23 models.
How does the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD compare with other midsize SUVs?
The midsize SUVs class averages 24 driver deaths per million; the Chevrolet Traverse 4WD sits at 10. Among the 9 midsize SUVs compared above it ranks 6 by safety score; the top of that group is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD with a death rate of 5.