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The 2026 Traverse service guide: oil intervals, the GM Oil Life System, milestones, warranty and ownership costs for South Jersey drivers at Lucas Chevrolet.
Rotate tires at 7,500-mile intervals; follow the Oil Life System and change oil at least annually. One initial covered maintenance visit within the first year is a separate benefit from warranty repairs.
Traverse maintenance follows the Oil Life System and scheduled mileage checks. Our technicians provide an estimate for Traverse maintenance and repairs.
Oil service follows the vehicle’s monitor and an annual change requirement; tire rotation has its own 7,500-mile schedule. Review the milestone table against the maintenance history and the conditions in which the Traverse operates.
| Mileage | Service |
|---|---|
| 7,500 mi for rotation; Oil Life System or annual limit for oil | Rotate tires and inspect condition; change oil and filter when due under the separate oil-service requirement |
| 22,500 mi | Scheduled maintenance and cabin air filter service |
| 45,000 mi (severe service) | Change automatic transmission fluid under the severe-service schedule. |
The 2.5-liter engine takes SAE 0W-20 full-synthetic oil meeting dexos1, with about 5.5 quarts including the filter. Follow the Oil Life System and change the oil at least annually; an easy-highway example is not a guaranteed mileage interval for short trips or towing.
The passenger compartment air filter is due every 22,500 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first. The engine air filter follows its life-system messages. Spark plugs are due at 60,000 miles. Automatic transmission fluid is due at 45,000 mi (severe service)les under Chevrolet’s severe-service schedule. AWD rear-axle fluid is due at 150,000 miles under normal service or 75,000 miles under severe service. Coolant replacement is due at 150,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first. The Traverse uses a timing chain.
Rotation, filters, wiper blades and brake components address different wear and condition issues. Traverse inspections check for worn tires, brakes and other parts that need attention. Lucas Chevrolet handles tire wear, vibration and brake problems.
Recall applicability depends on the individual vehicle. Recall campaign 26V114000 concerns the electronic owner’s-manual and radio setup; Lucas can check whether it applies and whether the remedy is complete. Use a VIN lookup for outstanding campaigns instead of a model-year count. Winter road salt also warrants attention to underbody and brake condition, independently of recall status.
Chevrolet covers one initial oil-change, four-tire-rotation and multi-point-inspection visit within the first year under the program terms, excluding air filters. That benefit does not cover every scheduled task during the year.
Arrange Traverse care at Lucas Chevrolet, 1622 Route 38 in Lumberton, with the vehicle details and requested work ready. The service number is (609) 288-7663. The Traverse has 3-year/36,000-mile basic coverage and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage under its warranty terms.
Change the Traverse’s oil when the Oil Life System indicates and at least once a year. Driving conditions affect when service is needed. Tell Lucas about short trips, towing and previous work, and have the service schedule reviewed for the exact vehicle before selecting the appointment.
The 2.5-liter Traverse uses SAE 0W-20 full-synthetic oil meeting the dexos1 specification, with about 5.5 quarts including the filter. Have Lucas confirm the parts for your vehicle when booking.
Tire rotation is scheduled at 7,500-mile intervals in the Traverse maintenance schedule. Coordinate that work with other due checks, but do not assume the oil monitor and tire rotation always trigger together.
The Traverse has 3-year/36,000-mile basic and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage, subject to the warranty terms. The initial covered maintenance visit is a separate benefit within the first year. Ask Lucas to distinguish normal upkeep from a covered defect and review the vehicle’s warranty documents when authorizing a repair.
Recall applicability must be checked for the individual Traverse by vehicle identification number. Recall campaign 26V114000 applies to affected vehicles, concerning the electronic owner’s-manual/radio setup. Our Chevrolet service team checks recall campaigns by VIN.
No, Chevrolet’s first covered service visit includes the oil change, four-tire rotation and multi-point inspection, with air filters excluded. The visit must occur within the first year under the program’s terms. Ask Lucas to distinguish that benefit from any additional maintenance recommended for your Traverse at the appointment.
The Traverse’s mileage and service records, including invoices from other shops, help our service team check which oil changes and scheduled services are due.
Tell Lucas about towing and other demanding use when reviewing the Traverse maintenance schedule.
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Schedule Traverse service with Lucas Chevrolet. You can also book a Traverse test drive with Lucas Chevrolet. Compare financing or lease terms using the written purchase total, and show the trade-in appraisal and any payoff independently so neither decision obscures the work authorized on the vehicle.
Request the estimate for the actual service scope before approving work. Traverse maintenance, warranty repairs and recall work have different coverage terms.
