New Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearJoelton, TN

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 $26,360, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,333. 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 space and easy-to-use technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and generous cargo room. Reviewers also highlight its family-friendly practicality and smooth driving experience, which help make it an appealing everyday SUV.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on engine noise, interior materials that feel less upscale, and a size that can feel cumbersome in tighter driving situations. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh against the Traverse’s space, comfort, and utility.

34.7% 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 easy-to-live-with family utility. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong marks for everyday usability and straightforward controls.

• 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 weighing more carefully on older examples, especially if you plan to keep the vehicle for many years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78% — 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: 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, GM’s Safety Alert Seat, 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: 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined with FWD, 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 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, with standard AWD, red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, and moderate off-road ability.
• High Country: the luxury-focused trim, adding 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: the blacked-out trim, with black exterior trim and the same upscale positioning as the High Country.

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 wider selection of trims, prices, and deal opportunities. More listings also make it easier to compare condition and equipment before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you want a used Traverse at a lower entry price. The steepest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while the newest model year is down only slightly by comparison. That pattern suggests you have room to find value across much of the lineup.

The 2025, 2017, 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 healthy set of standard driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, 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 −2.74% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,217. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious cabin that makes it especially appealing for families who want three-row room and everyday practicality.

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 it’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• 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, a surround-view camera system, rear pedestrian alert, traffic-sign recognition, and a rear-camera mirror.
• 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.

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 tougher 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. The Traverse’s size is more noticeable, but it also brings a lower average used price and more listings.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.