Chevrolet Traverse VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Chevrolet Traverse to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Chevrolet Traverse

Got a VIN for the model Chevrolet Traverse? Type in all 17 characters and the free decoder returns the manufacturer, model year and country where the car was built. We have versions in our data for the model Chevrolet Traverse: 5. They span 2009 - present, come in the body styles SUV and show a power of 328 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

Accidents, mileage, theft and owners are not encoded in a VIN. They are found in a paid vehicle history report, not in the decoder result. Before you buy a car Chevrolet Traverse, make sure the VIN on the vehicle is identical to the one in the registration document and in the sales contract.

Chevrolet Traverse versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Chevrolet Traverse I2009 - 2012SUV281 - 288 hp
Chevrolet Traverse I (facelift 2012)2012 - 2017SUV281 - 288 hp
Chevrolet Traverse II2018 - 2021SUV258 - 314 hp
Chevrolet Traverse II (facelift 2021)2021SUV310 hp
Chevrolet Traverse III2024 - presentSUV328 hp

Model year characters for the Chevrolet Traverse

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Chevrolet Traverse, with model years 2009 - present in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S
  • 2026T

What the VIN reveals about a Chevrolet Traverse

  • The manufacturer and brand (Chevrolet)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Chevrolet Traverse

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Chevrolet Traverse VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Chevrolet Traverse built?

Our data lists model years 2009 - present across 5 versions of the Chevrolet Traverse. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Chevrolet Traverse?

It is the 10th character. For the Chevrolet Traverse the characters to expect are 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025), T (2026).

How many versions of the Chevrolet Traverse are in your data?

5 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 328 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Chevrolet Traverse?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Chevrolet Traverse?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Chevrolet Traverse free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.