Chevrolet Traverse Speaker Size

Front Door Panel Speaker

A-Pillar Speaker

Dashboard Speaker

Rear Door Panel Speaker

Rear Side Panel Speaker

Center Dash Speaker

Chevrolet Traverse Speaker FAQ

What speakers should I replace first in my Chevrolet Traverse to get the biggest sound improvement?

Start with the front door panel speakers. They handle the most critical frequency range for vocals and instruments, so upgrading them tends to produce the most noticeable difference. The Chevrolet Traverse uses 6.5 inch midbass or full-range drivers in the front door panels on most configurations, and those are typically the weakest link in the factory system. The 6x9 inch full-range speakers found in the front doors on certain Traverse configurations offer a larger cone area, which can help with lower midrange output. After the front doors, the rear door panel 6.5 inch speakers are the next priority. The A-pillar tweeters and smaller fill speakers can wait.

What size speakers fit the front door panels of the Chevrolet Traverse?

It depends on the specific Traverse configuration. Some Traverse models use 6.5 inch drivers in the front door panel, while others use 6x9 inch full-range speakers in that same location. Measure the mounting depth and diameter before ordering replacements. A 6.5 inch speaker typically requires around 2.5 to 3 inches of mounting depth, though that can vary. Getting the depth wrong is probably the most common installation mistake.

Do I need to replace the A-pillar tweeters in the Chevrolet Traverse when upgrading the front door speakers?

Not necessarily, but it tends to help. The 1 inch tweeters mounted in the A-pillar of the Chevrolet Traverse handle high-frequency content, generally above 3,500 to 5,000 Hz. If you install higher-quality 6.5 inch or 6x9 inch midbass drivers in the front doors without upgrading the tweeters, the crossover point between the two drivers may sound uneven. Replacement 1 inch silk dome tweeters with a sensitivity rating close to your door speakers, usually around 88 to 92 dB, will likely blend better. The factory crossover network may limit how much improvement you actually hear from tweeter upgrades alone.

What wattage and impedance should replacement speakers have for the Chevrolet Traverse factory head unit?

The Chevrolet Traverse factory head unit typically outputs somewhere around 15 to 25 watts RMS per channel. Most factory systems run 4 ohm speaker impedance. Replacement speakers rated at 4 ohms with an RMS power handling of at least 25 to 50 watts should work without straining the head unit. Going with speakers rated for higher wattage does not hurt, but the factory amplifier cannot take full advantage of that headroom. If the Traverse has the Bose or Harman premium audio system, impedance matching becomes more complicated because those systems sometimes use non-standard speaker impedances.