Used 2025 Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearSchenectady, NY

How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse cost?

Prices have softened 3.81% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 4,277 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.17/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Technology at 10/10.

It fits buyers who want a family-focused three-row SUV with a more upscale presence, plenty of cargo space, and strong tech. The 2025 updates also broaden its appeal by making the trailering package standard and adding the new High Country trim.

The trade-offs are clear: the engine note is unpleasant, the interior plastics feel cheap, and the third-row folding process is aggravating. It also lands as poor value for money in the expert assessment.

Even so, 34.7% of listings are priced 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 2025 Traverse’s reliability case leans more on its broad standard equipment and practical design than on any standout mechanical simplicity. It offers a strong mix of utility, technology, and family-friendly capability, and the standard trailering setup adds everyday usefulness.

The powertrain is described as making plenty of power, and the AWD setup helps the Traverse feel more controlled under acceleration. 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 concerns called out in testing 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 93.8% — 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 added equipment. Focus on interior condition, control usability, and whether the vehicle has been used in ways that match its intended family-hauling role.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The available trims include LT, Z71, High Country, and RS. The base trim gap matters because the lineup starts above the entry-level LS that disappeared for 2025, so you should compare equipment carefully before assuming the least expensive version is enough for you.
• Powertrain: The 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder makes 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, and AWD helps reduce wheel spin and torque steer. The engine’s sound is a drawback, but the power delivery is strong enough for confident acceleration.
• Safety package: Every Traverse gets a broad standard 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: You get a standard 17.7-inch touchscreen with Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and OTA-style connected functionality through Google services. The system also includes Alexa compatibility, OnStar connected services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The test vehicle was EPA-rated at 21 mpg in combined driving, and the test loop returned 21.5 mpg.

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 trim to start with if you want the broadest balance of equipment and price. It gives you the core Traverse experience without pushing you into the more specialized or expensive versions.
• Z71: This is the best fit if you want the most capability-oriented version. It adds off-road-focused hardware, including increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, a skid plate, red tow hooks, a more capable Twin Clutch AWD system, Terrain mode, and hill descent control.
• High Country: This is the upscale choice in the lineup and the new trim for 2025. It suits you if you want the Traverse’s family utility with a more premium positioning.
• RS: This is the style-forward option if you want a sportier appearance and a higher-end feel without moving into the Z71’s rugged character.

The safety package is generous across the lineup, but the Driver Confidence Package and Enhanced Driving Package add meaningful extras if you want more advanced assistance tech.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it makes sense to shop carefully and compare listings.

• Deal availability: 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,277 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.81% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $39,024, 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 $40,517 sits slightly below last year's $42,123.

That decline suggests the market has eased a bit, which can help you buy more confidently now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and equipment rather than on broad market momentum alone.

The Traverse’s strong technology and family-friendly utility should help keep it appealing to used shoppers. But the same quality concerns that show up in testing may limit how much premium the market is willing to pay later.

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

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

Chevrolet equips every 2025 Traverse with a broad 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 goes further with Super Cruise and remote-parking technology, and it also includes the digital rearview mirror and a 10-speaker Bose premium sound system.

Super Cruise is a standout hands-free driving aid, but it is not standard on every trim. If you want the most advanced driver-assistance setup, you’ll need to look for the package that includes it.

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:

• 34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.81% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 adds a new High Country trim and makes the trailering package standard.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $38,335, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $40,517 average.
• It brings a more assertive redesign with more standard driver aids and a larger touchscreen.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It emphasizes a spacious interior, a pleasant ride, and lots of safety equipment.

The bottom line: If you want the newest version with the broadest standard equipment and strong tech, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is saving money, the 2024 is the smarter value play, especially if you can find one in good condition with the features you want.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.