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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Towing Recalls TSBs The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse takes 5W-30 Synthetic Blend with a total capacity of 6 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF48, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 4 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF48) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Synthetic Blend as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls4 14V118000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
14V266000
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
21V246000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
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Technical Service Bulletins1366 All categories ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TIRES EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE SEAT BELTS:FRONT SUSPENSION:REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES SEAT BELTS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY STEERING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL BACK OVER PREVENTION SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE WHEELS POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK SUSPENSION:FRONT SEATS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL INTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS TRAILER HITCHES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SERVICE BRAKES SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM STRUCTURE STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR STRUCTURE:BODY WHEELS:RIM SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TIRES:TREAD/BELT PARKING BRAKE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIP5216A ENGINE 2015-06-08
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of these instances would be a cause to replace the engine instead of repair.
PIT5384A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2015-06-08
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
PIT5214A TIRES 2015-06-17
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.
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