Used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearColumbia, SC

How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse cost?

Prices have softened 2.65% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,904 listings available, which suggests you should have a solid range of options to compare.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.2/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Technology at 10/10.

The Traverse’s appeal starts with its style, technology, and utility, and it brings plenty of cargo space for family-friendly versatility. It also offers a more upscale look than many rivals in the segment.

The trade-offs are real, though: the engine note is unpleasant, the interior plastics feel cheap, and the third-row folding process is aggravating. It also misses the mark on value for money.

For shoppers who want a spacious three-row SUV with strong tech and a polished appearance, it fits the brief well. The market shows 38.1% of listings as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Traverse’s reliability case leans on its broad standard equipment and the fact that Chevrolet makes the Trailering Package standard for 2025, which simplifies ownership if you plan to tow. The standard safety and driver-assistance content is also extensive, which can reduce day-to-day stress.

Its powertrain is described as strong enough to deliver rapid, controlled acceleration, and the available all-wheel-drive setup helps tame wheel spin and torque steer. Chevrolet also includes three years of access to Super Cruise when you choose the Enhanced Driving Package, which adds convenience for long-distance driving.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the same quality complaints that show up in testing — especially around materials, controls, and refinement — may continue to affect ownership satisfaction over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with towing use. Pay close attention to interior condition, control usability, and signs of hard family-duty wear in the second and third rows.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LT, Z71, High Country, and RS each bring different equipment and personalities, and the base trim is no longer part of the lineup. The Z71 is the off-road version, while the higher trims add more upscale equipment and available packages.
• Powertrain: The Traverse uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. It delivers strong acceleration, but the engine note is unrefined and front-wheel-drive operation can bring wheel spin and torque steer.
• Safety package: Every Traverse gets a broad standard safety suite that includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, active blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, intersection braking, rear automatic braking, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and a Safety Alert Seat. The Driver Confidence Package adds a high-definition surround-view camera system, traffic sign recognition, and rear pedestrian alert, while the Enhanced Driving Package adds Super Cruise and remote-parking technology.
• Infotainment: The standard 17.7-inch touchscreen includes Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, Alexa compatibility, OnStar connected services, and Wi-Fi hotspot access. An 11-inch digital instrument panel is also standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The Traverse Z71 test vehicle returned 21 mpg in combined driving, and the test vehicle averaged 21.5 mpg during mixed use.

Which 2025 Chevrolet Traverse trim should I buy?

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse is offered in 4 trim levels: LT, Z71, High Country, and RS.

Here's the short version:

• LT: This is the entry point if you want the Traverse’s core strengths — space, style, and the standard tech and safety equipment — without paying for the more specialized trims.
• Z71: This is the best-value trim if you want the most distinctive character. It adds the off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plate, red tow hooks, Twin Clutch AWD, Terrain mode, and hill descent control, while also improving ride quality on rough pavement.
• High Country: This is the upscale choice if you want the newest premium trim in the lineup and are prioritizing a more luxurious feel over ruggedness.
• RS: This is the style-forward trim for buyers who want a sportier appearance and a more premium presentation.

The standard safety package is broad across the lineup, and the Driver Confidence Package and Enhanced Driving Package add more advanced features where equipped.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,904 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.65% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 92.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $39,001, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

The current average of $39,034 sits slightly below last year's $40,098.

That softer pricing trend suggests the Traverse is currently more buyer-friendly than it was a year ago, which can help you enter ownership at a lower cost basis. For a future seller, that also means resale expectations should be grounded in the current market rather than last year’s higher average.

The model’s strong technology suite and broad appeal as a three-row family SUV should help support demand. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse safe?

The 2025 Traverse earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS.

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Chevrolet equips every 2025 Traverse with a generous standard safety package. That includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, active blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, intersection braking, rear automatic braking, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and a Safety Alert Seat.

The Driver Confidence Package adds a high-definition surround-view camera system, traffic sign recognition, and rear pedestrian alert. The Enhanced Driving Package adds Super Cruise and remote-parking technology, and Chevrolet includes three years of access to Super Cruise with that package.

Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.65% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Chevrolet makes the Trailering Package standard and adds the new High Country trim.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $36,948, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $39,034 average.
• It brings a bigger touchscreen and more standard driver aids.

Consider the 2026 if:

• At $40,653, the 2026 costs more than the current year's $39,034 average.
• It emphasizes a spacious cabin and a more comfort-focused ride.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of current features, safety equipment, and market pricing, the 2025 is the primary target. If your budget is tighter, the 2024 is the smarter value play, while the 2026 makes sense only if you’re willing to pay more for a newer model-year alternative.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.