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 $26,729, and its year-round low is $25,347.09. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now in the used market. 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 used pick if you want a spacious three-row SUV with broad owner appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.72/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly cargo space. Reviewers also frequently highlight its smooth driving experience and the way its features support everyday use. Across the model range, the Traverse earns especially strong marks for practicality and comfort.

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

The main trade-offs show up in engine sound, interior materials, and value perception on the newest expert-tested model. Some recent years also draw criticism for technology that feels less advanced than rivals, and older models can raise reliability concerns as mileage climbs.

31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Traverse's spacious interior, comfortable ride, and family-friendly usefulness as its biggest strengths. The model also earns strong owner satisfaction across the years in the data, which supports its reputation as a practical long-term choice.

• 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 rises as you move into older, higher-mileage examples, so a careful history check matters most on earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.8% — 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: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: standard 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Google Built-in, Google Maps navigation, Google Assistant voice recognition, Google Play Store access, Alexa compatibility, OnStar connected services, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and SiriusXM 360L satellite radio
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated at 21 mpg in combined driving

Which Chevrolet Traverse trim should I buy?

The 2025 Chevrolet Traverse offers...

• LT: This is the entry point to the 2025 lineup and gives you the core Traverse formula with the model's roomy three-row layout and strong standard technology.
• Z71: This is the best-value trim if you want the off-road version, with an off-road suspension, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, a skid plate, red tow hooks, Twin Clutch AWD, Terrain mode, hill descent control, and an improved approach angle.
• RS: This trim adds a sportier appearance and sits above the more utility-focused versions.
• High Country: This is the top-end comfort-oriented trim in the lineup and suits you if you want the most upscale Traverse experience.

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 a strong mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. When more listings are on the market, you usually have more room to compare condition, mileage, and asking price.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few newer examples are falling more slowly. That pattern gives you more negotiating room on many trims and model years.

The 2025, 2015, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse safe?

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

Chevrolet equips every 2025 Traverse with a generous list of driver aids, including Chevy Safety Assist and Safety Package 1 features such as 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, and rear automatic braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2025 models both 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 −3.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,912. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious three-row cabin that makes it especially appealing if you want room for passengers and cargo.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine’s 328 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 326 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm.
• Tech: standard 17.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, and an 11-inch digital instrumentation panel.
• Safety: hands-free Super Cruise driving assist system and remote-parking technology.
• Starting price: Base prices range from $41,095 to $55,495, including a destination charge of $1,395.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

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