Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse High Country 4-door 4wd
The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave were redesigned for the 2018 model year. They are smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore are now classified as midsize SUVs.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Despite some intrusion of the door hinge pillar, risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Technical measurements for this test
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2018-21 models built after December 2018
Tested vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Traverse 3LT 4-door 4wd
The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave were redesigned for the 2018 model year. They are smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore are now classified as midsize SUVs. Beginning with models built after December 2018, reinforcements were made to the passenger-side A pillar to improve occupant protection in passenger-side small overlap crashes. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The passenger’s space was maintained reasonably well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4-door 4wd
The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave were redesigned for the 2018 model year. They are smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore are now classified as midsize SUVs. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS 4-door 4wd
The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave were redesigned for the 2018 model year. They are smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore are now classified as midsize SUVs. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Traverse 1LS 4-door 4wd
The Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave were redesigned for the 2018 model year. They are smaller and lighter than the earlier design and therefore are now classified as midsize SUVs.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2018-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2020 Chevrolet Traverse 1LT 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to both the Chevrolet Traverse (tested) and the structurally similar Buick Enclave.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,475 lbs |
| Peak force | 24,360 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.44 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.