Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearSan Francisco, CA

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 $26,666, and its year-round low is $25,344.36. That puts you in a fairly broad shopping range depending on how new you want to go. 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 fit if you want a roomy, family-focused 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-friendly utility. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the generous cargo room and smooth driving experience, along with the easy-to-live-with layout and useful features.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are the gruff engine note, the vehicle’s large footprint, and mediocre power. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh against the Traverse’s space, comfort, and everyday usefulness.

32.5% 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, comfort, and family-friendly usefulness. Across the model years in the data, that combination shows up again and again as a core strength.

• 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 careful inspection and a clean history report 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: 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: 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 standard AWD, red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, 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 with a more upscale appearance.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you a broad selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That makes it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are down year over year, and several recent examples show double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it opens up more value on a three-row SUV with strong space and utility. The smallest changes are concentrated in the newest and oldest examples in the table.

The 2025, 2014, 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 GM’s Safety Alert Seat.

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 −3.98% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,852. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a huge cabin, a roomy third row, and a practical family-first layout that make it 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: The latest Traverse 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 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.