Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearTucson, AZ

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 $26,302, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,324. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 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 spacious, family-friendly three-row SUV with a comfortable ride and useful everyday tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its roomy cabin, generous cargo space, and comfortable driving experience. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its family-friendly practicality and the way it blends space with easy-to-use features.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the engine note, overall size, and interior polish on some years, especially when you compare recent models with more upscale rivals. Even so, the Traverse remains appealing if you want a big, versatile SUV with broad usefulness and strong family-hauling credentials.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious interior, comfort, and family-friendly usefulness. Expert reviews also point to a comfortable ride and strong everyday practicality as recurring strengths across the lineup.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth watching more closely on older examples, so condition and maintenance history matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.1% — 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 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 Traverse comes 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.
• 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 choice and the best-value trim, 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 luxury-focused 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 upscale 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.

These 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 combination of features and condition that fits your budget.

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 steepest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have smaller declines and are closer to steady pricing.

The 2025, 2017, and 2014 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 has 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 2026 model is at −19.52% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −2.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 39.7% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,948. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin and a roomy third row that make it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Traverse’s 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder 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 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 Traverse starts at $44,975 in AWD LT form, with FWD priced $2,000 lower.

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.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse compare to the 2024 GMC Acadia?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Pros: Rugged, truck-like exterior, More power and torque, Giant infotainment touchscreen.
• Cons: Base LS trim is a little too basic, Range-topping RS trim is pricey, Feels its size.

2024 GMC Acadia:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Plenty of cargo space, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Potentially polarizing design, Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 7.8/10 and the 2024 GMC Acadia 6.8/10. The Traverse leans into a rugged look, more power and torque, and a giant infotainment touchscreen, while the Acadia counters with a powerful engine, plenty of cargo space, and easy-to-use technology. If you want the stronger overall expert pick, the Traverse comes out ahead, but the Acadia still makes sense if those strengths line up better with your priorities.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.