Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearFrankfort, OH

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 $26,558, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $25,332 over the past year. 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 three-row SUV with broad family 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, comfortable ride, and family-friendly usefulness. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its cargo room, smooth driving experience, and practical feature set.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are engine noise, modest power, and a cabin that is not especially plush compared with some rivals.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Traverse’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and easy-to-live-with character. Across the lineup, it also earns praise for practical family space and straightforward usability.

• 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 in the older model years, so a careful history check matters most when you shop earlier examples.

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: forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection and intersection assist, front and rear automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, side bicycle alert, GM’s Safety Alert Seat, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and rear parking sensors
• Infotainment: 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: 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, with standard AWD, red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, and moderate off-road ability
• High Country: the luxury-focused trim, adding 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: the blacked-out trim, with black exterior trim and the same upscale equipment set as the higher-end lineup

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 combine broad availability with strong feature content and familiar family-friendly packaging. More listings also give you more room to compare prices, trims, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few newer examples are declining less sharply.

The 2025, 2018, and 2023 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 driver-assistance features, including 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, 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 −2.76% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,822. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it especially appealing for buyers who want three-row utility.

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: It comes standard with 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 model adds 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: Our AWD LT trim started 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.