New Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearHampton, VA

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 $26,704, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,343. 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, 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 model years, the recurring themes are generous passenger space, easy everyday livability, and a practical layout that works well for hauling people and gear.

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

The main trade-offs are the gruff engine note, the size that can make it feel cumbersome in tight spaces, and the powertrain that feels less refined than the rest of the package. Even so, the Traverse remains appealing if you value space, comfort, and utility over flash.

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

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly usefulness. The strongest feedback centers on how easy it is to live with day to day, especially when you want a three-row SUV that handles passengers and cargo well.

• 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 older examples, so a careful history check and a thorough inspection matter most on earlier model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.2% — 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: Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology
• Infotainment: 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 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 these trims:

• LT: The most affordable model 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 standard AWD, red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, 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.

Those high-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong feature content and familiar pricing. They also give you more choices across trims and equipment levels, which makes it easier to find the right balance of value and features.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newer models are still moving lower, but the biggest drops are showing up in several recent and mid-cycle years, creating more room for value-minded buyers. The 2025, 2014, and 2015 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 Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology.

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 −3.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,335. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin and a family-friendly layout that make it especially appealing for buyers who want room for passengers and cargo.

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 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.
• Safety: The latest model adds Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, automatic parking, a driver-attention monitor, and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Our AWD LT trim 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.