Hunting and Off-Road Season Prep: 2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse Checklist

Skid plates, lighting, liners and recovery points. Applied to a 2018-2023 Traverse, here is what that looks like.

Filters and Fluids

Watch for a diesel that derates or throws a fuel pressure code on a neglected filter. Follow the oil life monitor rather than a fixed mileage. Engine air filter every 30,000 to 45,000 miles. Transmission service intervals vary widely by transmission and by whether you tow.

Sensors, Cameras and Driver Assistance

Watch for a park assist system that disables itself in cold weather and comes back warm. TPMS sensor batteries typically last seven to ten years and are commonly replaced as a set during a tire change.

Ignition and Engine Management

Watch for fuel economy that drifts down a mile or two per gallon over a few months. Iridium plugs on most modern GM engines are a 90,000 to 100,000 mile item. Coils are replaced on failure, not on a schedule.

Interior

Watch for carpet that stays damp under a worn factory mat. Not scheduled. Replace on wear.

The Short Version

Oil filters: Engine size and emissions equipment change the filter, and diesel filter kits in particular are not interchangeable across model years.
Park assist sensors: Painted park assist sensors are ordered in primer and painted to your code. Confirm your paint code before ordering.
Spark plugs: The same nameplate can have three different engines in one model year. VIN is the only reliable way to get the right plug.
Floor liners: Interior color code matters as much as the model year. It is on the SPID label in the glove box or console.

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