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Chevrolet Traverse Transmission Fluid
Which transmission fluid the Chevrolet Traverse uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
DEXRON-VI (2009 and 2020 owner's manuals). 2024+ models use an 8-speed automatic — confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: Some years. The 2009 owner's manual shows a transmission fluid dipstick in the engine compartment; GM's manuals say routine level checks are not necessary. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.
Updated October 24, 2026
Fluid specifications
- Fluid (confirm for your year)
- DEXRON-VI (2009 and 2020 owner's manuals). 2024+ models use an 8-speed automatic — confirm in your owner's manual
- Transmission
- 6-speed or 9-speed automatic; 8-speed from 2024
- Capacity and interval
- Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
- Dipstick
- Some years
- Applies to
- 2009–present
Official documents checked for this page
These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.
This is general guidance for the Chevrolet Traverse. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Chevrolet manuals and guides.
How to check it
Whether the Chevrolet Traverse has a dipstick depends on the model year and transmission — some are sealed and checked from a fill/level plug, others have a dipstick. Confirm which one applies to your exact version before checking. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Chevrolet Traverse use?+
For the Chevrolet Traverse: DEXRON-VI (2009 and 2020 owner's manuals). 2024+ models use an 8-speed automatic — confirm in your owner's manual. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Chevrolet Traverse have a transmission dipstick?+
It depends on the year — some Chevrolet Traverse models have a dipstick and others are sealed. Check your specific model year.
How often should Chevrolet Traverse transmission fluid be changed?+
The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Chevrolet Traverse. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.
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