Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $26,586, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $25,337 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 pick if you want a roomy, family-friendly 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 cargo room, and they also highlight its smooth driving experience and family-friendly usefulness. Across the newer expert-reviewed years, the Traverse is repeatedly described as a practical SUV with plenty of space, intuitive technology, and a comfortable ride.

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, interior materials that can feel less upscale than rivals, and a driving feel that prioritizes comfort and size over agility.

32.1% 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 reinforce its family-friendly layout and easy-to-use technology. Across the model years, it comes across as a practical SUV that delivers a lot of room and convenience for shoppers who value those traits.

• 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 78.7% — 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, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and side bicycle alert
• 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 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 adds red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, skid plates, terrain modes, extra ground clearance, and standard AWD.
• High Country: This upscale 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 the same upscale comfort and convenience upgrades available higher in the range.

What Chevrolet Traverse do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad shopper appeal. More listings also give you more chances to compare prices, trims, and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few years have changed less sharply. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup if you compare listings carefully.

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 broad standard safety suite with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, 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 −3.55% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,599. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin that makes it especially appealing for families who want three-row room and everyday usefulness.

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 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.