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 $26,750, and its year-round low is $25,344.26. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across 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 SUV choice if you want space, comfort, and family-friendly utility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and generous cargo room. Reviewers also frequently highlight its family-friendly layout and smooth driving experience, along with the safety features that add confidence behind the wheel.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on engine refinement, overall size, and power delivery. Some model years also draw criticism for technology that feels less advanced than rivals, along with fuel economy that trails buyer expectations.

31.0% 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 practical family-focused design as its biggest strengths. Across the model years in the data, buyers also tend to value its smooth driving character and useful everyday versatility.

• 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 worth weighing more carefully on older model years, where owner feedback and market patterns point to a wider spread in satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — 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: 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...

• LT: This is the most affordable model and comes 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. It’s the best-value trim if you want the Traverse’s core space, tech, and safety features without moving up the lineup.
• Z71: This off-road-oriented trim adds red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, and standard AWD, making it the clear pick if you want the Traverse with a more rugged setup.
• 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 for a more upscale cabin.
• RS: This trim adds black exterior trim and sits at the top of the lineup for buyers who want the sportier appearance package.

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 equipment before you buy.

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 and want to benefit from lower prices. The biggest drops are concentrated in several older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are falling more slowly. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup for buyers who want to balance price and freshness.

The 2025, 2023, and 2018 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 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 more.

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 −2.78% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,657. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin that makes it especially appealing for families who want three-row practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Traverse’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine 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.
• 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: The base Traverse LT 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.