2018 Chevrolet Traverse Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2018
Engines
3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsL Sport Utility 4-Door · RS Sport Utility 4-Door · High Country Sport Utility 4-Door · Premier Sport Utility 4-Door · LS Sport Utility 4-Door · LT Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record2 recalls · 651 complaints · 670 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Traverse manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 745
  • General Information 2,061
  • Accessories & Equipment 8,675
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 423
  • Body & Frame 2,475
  • Brakes 893
  • Restraints 433
  • Drivelines & Axles 211
  • Steering 311
  • Electrical 4,322
  • Suspension 223
  • Engine Mechanical 1,151
  • Transmission 1,036
  • Engine Performance 4,129

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Traverse

  1. Power Train — automatic transmission · 20V668000
    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak.
  2. Air Bags — critical fasteners · 21V246000
    Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners have filed 651 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 670 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Traverse. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2018 Traverse manual

Is this manual specific to the 2018 Traverse?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the L Sport Utility 4-Door, RS Sport Utility 4-Door, High Country Sport Utility 4-Door, Premier Sport Utility 4-Door, LS Sport Utility 4-Door, LT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.

What 2018 Traverse problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Traverse, covering power train, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.

Does it include 2018 Traverse wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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