Enter any 17-character Traverse VIN to get the model year, series, engine and assembly plant, plus open recalls, free. Then compare it with 1,769,146 Traverses in the EpicVIN database: 3.53 recall campaigns are on file per model year on average.
This is how the decoder reads a real Traverse vehicle identification number (VIN): a 2009 sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] with the 3.6 L 6-cylinder engine, built in Springhill, Tennessee, United States. The 17 characters split into six zones; the table shows what each position encodes and what it says about this car.
| Position | Characters | What it encodes | This VIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 1GN | World Manufacturer Identifier | General Motors LLC, multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv), built in the United States (usa) |
| 4–8 | ER23D | Vehicle descriptor: model, series, body, engine | Traverse 1/2 Ton LT; Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]; 3.6 L 6-cylinder |
| 9 | 0 | Check digit | valid |
| 10 | 9 | Model year | 2009 |
| 11 | S | Assembly plant | Springhill, Tennessee, United States (usa) |
| 12–17 | 169546 | Serial number | sequential production number |
Model year 2009 has 8 vehicle recall campaigns on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); whether any is still open on this exact car is shown in the decode.
The example is a real VIN from the model's demo set on this page, not the fleet average.
Year 2009
Make Chevrolet
Model Traverse
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 3.6L
Made in USA
Among the 1,769,146 Traverse VINs in the EpicVIN database, the median last-reported odometer reading is 46,165 miles. For vehicles with two dated readings, mileage works out to about 12,620 miles a year, in line with the Chevrolet average. 10.7% (about 1 in 9) have been seen at a salvage auction (Copart or IAAI), about half the Chevrolet rate.
46,165 mi
median last-reported odometer
below Chevrolet average
12,620 mi/yr
based on 577,484 VINs with two dated readings
10.7%
about 1 in 9 · 188,604 VINs
below Chevrolet average
2018
average age 7.8 years
Heavy use (more miles per year than three in four passenger models we track) means mileage adds up quickly, so make sure the service history keeps up.
At an average age of 7.8 years, these vehicles are still young, so their histories are usually short and recent.
Source: EpicVIN Vehicle Data Research · Data as of · August 2026
7.2% of Traverse VINs (about 1 in 14) show a salvage or junk title on an auction lot or listing. Odometer history is also worth checking: 1% of VINs have a later reading more than 1,000 miles below an earlier one, a possible rollback, less common than a salvage title. Another 1.2% were sold at auction with a “Not Actual” odometer flag.
| Record | Share of VINs | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Salvage title reported | 7.2% | Check on a VIN |
| Rebuilt title reported | 0.1% | Check on a VIN |
| Odometer rollback signs | 1% | Check on a VIN |
| “Not Actual” odometer brand | 1.2% | Check on a VIN |
Salvage history is uncommon here: 10.7% of these VINs, a lower share than on three in four passenger models we track. When it does appear, the type of damage matters more than the label.
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Title brands, odometer readings, auction and listing history, damage records and open recalls for the exact car.
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On average, 3.53 recall campaigns from NHTSA are on file for a Traverse's model year: campaigns filed against a VIN's model year, averaged over all Traverse VINs we track. That is above the Chevrolet average and in line with the average across passenger vehicles in the EpicVIN database, so check the open-recall list carefully before buying. NHTSA lists 30 distinct vehicle campaigns across the 46 model years checked, with the most recorded for model year 2009 (8).
Only NHTSA vehicle recall campaigns for the model year are counted; aftermarket-equipment recalls that simply list the Traverse as compatible (2 campaigns since 1981) are excluded.
| Model year | Campaigns | Components |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 | - |
| 1982 | 0 | - |
| 1983 | 0 | - |
| 1984 | 0 | - |
| 1985 | 0 | - |
| 1986 | 0 | - |
| 1987 | 0 | - |
| 1988 | 0 | - |
| 1989 | 0 | - |
| 1990 | 0 | - |
| 1991 | 0 | - |
| 1992 | 0 | - |
| 1993 | 0 | - |
| 1994 | 0 | - |
| 1995 | 0 | - |
| 1996 | 0 | - |
| 1997 | 0 | - |
| 1998 | 0 | - |
| 1999 | 0 | - |
| 2000 | 0 | - |
| 2001 | 0 | - |
| 2002 | 0 | - |
| 2003 | 0 | - |
| 2004 | 0 | - |
| 2005 | 0 | - |
| 2006 | 0 | - |
| 2007 | 0 | - |
| 2008 | 0 | - |
| 2009 | 8 | Seat belts · Structure · Air bags · Parking brake · Power train · Electrical system |
| 2010 | 5 | Air bags · Structure · Seat belts |
| 2011 | 5 | Air bags · Seat belts · Structure · Visibility |
| 2012 | 5 | Structure · Seat belts · Air bags · Visibility |
| 2013 | 4 | Seat belts · Air bags |
| 2014 | 7 | Seat belts · Electrical system · Power train · Air bags |
| 2015 | 5 | Tires · Air bags |
| 2016 | 5 | Visibility · Seats · Air bags |
| 2017 | 3 | Air bags |
| 2018 | 2 | Power train · Air bags |
| 2019 | 3 | Power train · Air bags |
| 2020 | 7 | Power train · Fuel system, gasoline · Tires · Air bags · Structure |
| 2021 | 3 | Power train · Air bags |
| 2022 | 1 | Air bags |
| 2023 | 2 | Power train |
| 2024 | 0 | - |
| 2025 | 0 | - |
| 2026 | campaigns still being filed | - |
A campaign filed for a model year does not mean the repair is still open on a given car; the decode lists open recalls for the exact VIN.
These vehicles are found nationwide: Texas, the top state, makes up just 9.4% of listings and lots, followed by Michigan, California, Florida and New York. 15.6% of these VINs have been seen in more than one state, above the Chevrolet average.
15.6%
share of VINs seen in more than one state
A vehicle that moves across state lines after a total loss can signal title washing. With interstate moves this common, check the report's state-by-state history.
All Traverse VINs in the EpicVIN database decode as SUVs (100%). 100% were built in the United States.
Body style
body class as decoded by NHTSA vPIC
Fuel
Built in
Drivetrain
A Traverse build sheet is not stored in the VIN itself. The 17 characters cover the model year, series, body, engine, and assembly plant, while factory options, packages, and the trim level are recorded by the manufacturer against the VIN. To check options, use a window sticker lookup by VIN (original stickers are mostly available for recent model years), while the decoder shows what is encoded in the VIN.
Figures on this page come from 1,769,146 unique Traverse VINs in the EpicVIN database (296,760,071 VINs in total). Data as of August 29, 2026.
Salvage, title, odometer, damage, and theft figures come from auction and listing records: a proxy rather than title-registry data. Recall exposure is matched to model year using NHTSA campaigns and does not mean a specific car still has an open recall.
Percentages are based on all Traverse VINs; one VIN may appear under several damage types or states. VIN codes and the example decode are checked against NHTSA vPIC. Recall campaigns come from the NHTSA recalls API.
Data as of · August 2026
Cite this page: EpicVIN, “Chevrolet Traverse VIN Decoder and Fleet Statistics,” epicvin.com/vin-decoder/chevrolet/traverse, data as of August 29, 2026.
The median last-reported odometer reading across 1,769,146 Traverse VINs in the EpicVIN database is 46,165 miles. Vehicles with two dated readings average about 12,620 miles a year.
10.7% of Traverse VINs we track (about 1 in 9) have shown up at salvage auctions. 7.2% carry a salvage or junk title on an auction lot or listing. These figures come from auction and listing records; the full report checks title history for the exact VIN.
More than most passenger models we track: on average 3.53 NHTSA recall campaigns are on file per Traverse model year. NHTSA lists 30 distinct vehicle campaigns across 46 model years; whether one is still open on a specific car is shown in the decode.
Collision damage, on 8.4% of all Traverse VINs we track, followed by mechanical damage on 0.4%. Shares are based on all VINs, not just auctioned vehicles. One VIN may have more than one damage type.
Enter the 17-character VIN above. The decoder shows the model year, series, body, engine, assembly plant, and open NHTSA recalls. The full report adds title brands, odometer readings, and auction and listing history.
Look on the driver's side of the dashboard by the windshield, on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb, or on the title, registration, and insurance card.
Yes: decoding the model year, series, engine, plant, and open recalls costs nothing and needs no account. A full history report is $24.99 for one VIN.
Option packages are not built into the VIN itself. A window sticker lookup can pull the original sticker by VIN when the manufacturer still provides it, usually for newer model years.
No. The decoder shows what the VIN tells you about the vehicle from the factory. The history report shows what happened later, including title brands, odometer readings, auction sales, damage, and theft records.
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