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Used Chevrolet Traverse: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Traverse from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $41,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2017, 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2010–2012, 2018.
2024–2025 Chevrolet Traverse
A redesigned three-row family SUV built around a big, central touchscreen.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $41,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~25,000 |
Worth knowing
- The turbo four is less smooth than the old V6, and early production had recalls, so check they are done.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The LT is the sweet spot: it adds heated front seats, a power liftgate and more driver aids over the LS, while the Z71 suits buyers wanting off-road gear.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2024, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2023–2025 · $36,000–$42,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2018–2020 · $35,500–$42,500
- Lexus GX 2018–2019 · $35,500–$40,500
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2018–2023 Chevrolet Traverse
A spacious three-row SUV with a third row that grown adults can actually use.
Years to target: 2019–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $15,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2019 | $17,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2020 | $19,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2021 | $22,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $25,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $29,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2018: owner complaints spike (461, mostly the transmission).
- Fuel economy is middling, and some owners report rough or hesitant shifts from the nine-speed.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the LT Leather: it adds heated front seats, leather and a power liftgate over the LT Cloth. Apple CarPlay is standard, but check for optional blind-spot monitoring.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2021, optional from 2018.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2017–2018 · $21,500–$24,000
- Lexus GX 2014–2015 · $21,000–$24,000
- Mazda CX-9 2020–2022 · $20,500–$24,500
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2010–2017 Chevrolet Traverse
A large, family-friendly crossover with huge cargo space and room for a big crew.
Years to target: 2013–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2010–2012. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $6,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~175,000 |
| 2011 | $6,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2014 | $8,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2016 | $9,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2017 | $10,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2010–2012. The V6 in early years is known for timing chain stretch, which is expensive to fix.
- As mileage grows, watch for transmission slipping and leaks from the power steering or air conditioning.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Aim for the 2LT: it typically adds a rearview camera, Bose audio and a power driver seat over the LS and 1LT. 2013 and newer got a refreshed cabin and touchscreen.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2014 · $9,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.