Chevrolet Traverse Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Traverse takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2023 models use 5W-30 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2020-2023 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018-2019 | 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Traverse year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Traverse take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Traverse takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2023 models use 5W-30 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Traverse take?
About 5.5 qt with a filter change on 2024-2027 models, and 6 qt on 2020-2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2027: 0W-20; 2020-2023: 5W-30; 2018-2019: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 11 of 11 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Chevrolet Traverse, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Traverse, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (LK0) and GM Newsroom. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.