“My one disappointment is that there is no alarm when the car is backing up and a door is open. The alarm only sounds when the car is driving forward.”
2015 Chevrolet Traverse: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse is that built-in navigation became standard on the LTZ trim instead of optional. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no meaningful changes to the powertrain, styling, safety equipment, or structure.
About the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse
1st generation (2009-2017), after the 2013 refresh; 2015 is a late-cycle update year.
Chevrolet positions the Traverse as a roomy family crossover that gives buyers three rows, easy everyday comfort, and unusually large cargo space without stepping up to a truck-based SUV. Its core appeal is simple: lots of passenger room, strong V6 power, a smooth ride, and flexible seating for family hauling, road trips, and daily errands. Compared with rivals, Chevrolet leans hard on the Traverse's space advantage and its more car-like driving feel.
The 2015 Traverse remains a roomy three-row family SUV, with the LS focused on essentials and seating for up to eight. The LT adds conveniences such as rear parking sensors, remote start, and a power driver’s seat, while the LTZ brings leather seating, heated and cooled front seats, navigation, and extra driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Tech
Built-in navigation became standard on the LTZ trim; it had been optional for 2014. This equipment change did not extend across the full lineup.
2015 Chevrolet Traverse specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 281 hp | 281 hp | 288 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 270 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5200 lb | 5200 lb | 5200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 116.3 cu-ft | 116.3 cu-ft | 116.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 33.2 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Video Input | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse?
Built-in navigation became standard on the 2015 Traverse LTZ after being optional for 2014. The rest of the lineup saw no meaningful powertrain, styling, safety, or structural changes.
Was the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse redesigned?
No, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and carried over the design introduced by the 2013 refresh.
Did the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2015 Traverse kept its 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission. There was no lineup-wide powertrain change from 2014.
Which 2015 Chevrolet Traverse trim has standard navigation?
The 2015 Traverse LTZ has standard built-in navigation. Navigation had been optional on the 2014 LTZ.
Did the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse receive new safety features?
No, the 2015 Traverse did not receive a lineup-wide safety update. The LTZ still stands out with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning.
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse.
4.1
2015 Chevrolet Traverse
(200 reviews)
“I was very excited for my Chevy Traverse for my newly expanded family. I wanted a safe SUV for my kids and turns out it was the opposite of safe. Constantly had transmission issues, A/C was always breaking (not fun in Arizona), breaks would go out, etc… in the span of 6 months, I had to take the car to the mechanic SEVEN times. Definitely avoid!”
“I am sorry that I did not invest in a power seat adjuster on the passenger side as my wife as developed back aches when riding for an extended period of time -- 2 or more hours -- which we do quite often. And, it appears to be directly related to the poor design of the seat on the passenger side. That will be a major consideration when I replace my current Traverse.”