How much coolant does a 2019 Traverse take?
2.0L: 11.7 qt. 3.6L: 15.4 qt without the V92 towing package, 17.6 qt with it.
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2019 Chevrolet Traverse
2019 Traverse coolant is a 50/50 mix of DEX-COOL and drinkable water. The 2.0L is 11.7 qt. The 3.6L is 15.4 qt, or 17.6 qt with the V92 towing package.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| 2.0L | 11.1 L (11.7 qt). |
| 3.6L without the V92 towing package | 14.6 L (15.4 qt). |
| 3.6L with the V92 towing package | 16.7 L (17.6 qt). |
| Mix | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. DEX-COOL must meet GM Standard GMW3420. |
| Protection | The 50/50 mix gives freezing protection down to −37 °C (−34 °F) and boiling protection up to 129 °C (265 °F). |
| Change | The normal chart marks a drain-and-fill. Footnote (4) says or every five years, whichever comes first. The mile-column headers did not survive extraction, so no mile is stated. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 Chevrolet Traverse owner's manual, part number 84149414 A, First Printing. The header reads Traverse Owner's Manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the book says to substitute General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse owner's manual, part number 84149414 A, First Printing. The header reads Traverse Owner's Manual. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the book says to substitute General Motors of Canada Company for Chevrolet Motor Division. (opens in a new tab), General Motors, published 2019-01-01, read 2026-10-16.
Funnel
For adding coolant at the surge tank after the system is cool.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L | 11.1 L (11.7 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| 3.6L without the V92 towing package | 14.6 L (15.4 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| 3.6L with the V92 towing package | 16.7 L (17.6 qt). | Capacities and specifications |
| Mix | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. DEX-COOL must meet GM Standard GMW3420. | Cooling system |
| Protection | The 50/50 mix gives freezing protection down to −37 °C (−34 °F) and boiling protection up to 129 °C (265 °F). | Cooling system |
| Change | The normal chart marks a drain-and-fill. Footnote (4) says or every five years, whichever comes first. The mile-column headers did not survive extraction, so no mile is stated. | Maintenance schedule footnote |
2.0L is 11.7 qt. 3.6L is 15.4 qt without V92 and 17.6 qt with V92.
GMW3420. Fill to the mark on the surge tank only when the system is cool.
Engine oil is on the oil guide. The capacities text layer lists 11.7 qt, 15.4 qt, and 17.6 qt in that order beside the 2.0L cooling row and the two 3.6L cooling rows.
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Part
DEX-COOL coolant
50/50 with clean, drinkable water, meeting GMW3420. Capacity depends on the engine and the V92 towing package.
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Tool
Funnel
For adding coolant at the surge tank after the system is cool.
2.0L: 11.7 qt. 3.6L: 15.4 qt without the V92 towing package, 17.6 qt with it.
50/50 DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. DEX-COOL meeting GMW3420.
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