Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearEaton Rapids, MI

How much does the Chevrolet Traverse cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Traverse prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Traverse's current nationwide average price is $26,643, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,337. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Traverse is a strong choice if you want a roomy, family-friendly three-row SUV with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.72/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious interior, comfort, and family usefulness. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its smooth driving experience and generous cargo space, which make it especially appealing when you need room for passengers and gear.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on engine refinement, interior materials, and overall value in some recent years. Even so, the Traverse remains compelling if you want space, comfort, and easy-to-live-with utility in a used SUV.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Traverse’s spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality as its biggest strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for straightforward usability and strong everyday comfort.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Traverse between 3.8 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is highest on older examples, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection matter most on higher-mileage trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection and intersection assist, front and rear automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and GM’s Safety Alert Seat.
• Infotainment: The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse features an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD models are rated at 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined, while AWD reduces them to 20/24/21 mpg.

Which Chevrolet Traverse trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse offers these trims:

• LT: The most affordable model and a strong value pick, with cloth upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a hands-free power liftgate.
• Z71: The off-road-oriented trim adds red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, skid plates, terrain modes, and standard AWD.
• High Country: This trim adds a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, driver’s seat memory, leather upholstery, and heated rear seats.
• RS: This trim adds black exterior trim and the upscale equipment set above the LT.

What Chevrolet Traverse do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Traverse years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the Traverse’s roomy, family-focused formula with strong feature content.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you want a used SUV with strong space and features while paying less than last year’s asking prices. The newest model year is down the least, while older years show larger drops that can create more room for value shoppers.

The 2025, 2014, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2018: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse includes a healthy set of standard safety features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Traverse now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −3.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,236. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a roomy third row and generous cargo space.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every Traverse is fitted with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, and FWD models are rated at 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined while AWD reduces them to 20/24/21 mpg.
• Tech: The Traverse features an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest Traverse adds GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, automatic parking, a driver-attention monitor, a surround-view camera system, rear pedestrian alert, traffic-sign recognition, and a rear-camera mirror.
• Starting price: The Traverse LT starts at $44,975.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.