Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearRoswell, NM

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 $26,648, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,338. 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 family-friendly comfort and easy-to-use tech. 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 cargo room, and they also highlight its smooth driving experience and family-friendly features. Across the model years, the Traverse also earns recurring praise for its straightforward technology and overall usefulness.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are engine noise, powertrain refinement, and interior materials that can feel less upscale than some rivals. Some years also bring a bulky feel in everyday driving, which is part of the price you pay for all that space.

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

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious cabin, comfort, and everyday usefulness, and expert reviews echo that it works well as a family hauler. The strongest feedback centers on its roomy interior, easy livability, and practical layout.

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

Long-term ownership risk is highest on older used examples, so a careful history check and a thorough inspection matter most when you shop earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.7% — 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: GM’s Safety Alert Seat, 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, 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: 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 best-value choice, 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, standard AWD, and moderate off-road ability.
• 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 sits at the top of the lineup.

What Chevrolet Traverse do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. They also make it easier to compare listings and find the right combination of features and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are posting double-digit year-over-year price declines, which creates opportunities for used buyers. The newer models are also moving down in price, so recent inventory can be especially appealing if you want updated features without paying new-vehicle pricing.

The 2025, 2014, 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 strong set of standard driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, 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 −3.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,493. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin, a roomy third row, and a family-friendly layout that make it especially easy to live with.

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 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 including destination.

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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.