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2017 Chevrolet Traverse maintenance schedule

The 2017 Traverse is part of the Lambda generation (2014-2017), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2017 Traverse needs, and when

All 12 of these items come from Chevrolet's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Chevrolet's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (LLT)

Highly accelerated schedule

5,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter (LLT)45,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Cabin air filter (LLT)22,500 mi / 2 yearsManufacturer
Tire rotation (LLT)7,500 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid (LLT)45,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant (LLT)150,000 mi / 5 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid (LLT)

Severe

45,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (LLT)

Requires plenum removal

97,500 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt (LLT)97,500 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (LLT)

AWD models

45,000 miManufacturer
PCV valve (LLT)

Requires barb modification

97,500 miManufacturer
12V battery (LLT)

Located under passenger floor

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30 dexos1, 5.5 qt
Coolant
Dex-Cool
Transmission fluid
Dexron VI

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.6L 6-cyl (LLT), 6-speed auto, FWD/AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 23V334000

May 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Air bags

NHTSA 21V782000

October 2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.

Air bags

NHTSA 21V246000

April 2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$816
Five years of maintenance
$4,680
The major service near 100,000 mi
$2,160

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Traverse model years

C1XX-2 (2024-2026)

202420252026

C1XX (2018-2023)

201820192020202120222023

Lambda (2014-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Chevrolet Traverse guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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