Used Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearOttawa, ON

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 $37,825 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,714 CAD. 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, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. Across the model years, the cabin space, cargo room, and easy-to-use features come through as recurring strengths, along with a smooth driving experience that suits everyday family use.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are the engine note, the vehicle’s large footprint, and the way some trims can feel less polished than rivals. Even so, the Traverse remains a compelling used pick if you value space, comfort, and straightforward utility.

30.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Traverse’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly usefulness as its biggest strengths. The model’s newer generations also bring more modern tech and a more reassuring overall ownership experience than the earliest versions.

• 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, while newer versions present a more reassuring choice if you want a Traverse with stronger overall appeal.

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

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 monitoring with steering assist, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and other driver-assistance features.
• 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: Natural Resources Canada rates the fuel consumption on the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse at 12.1 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 9.9 on the highway, and 11.1 combined.

Which Chevrolet Traverse trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse offers these trims:

• LT: The most affordable trim and the best-value choice, 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, adding red front tow hooks and knobby all-terrain tires, along with moderate off-road ability.
• RS: The sporty-looking trim, adding a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, driver’s seat memory, leather upholstery, and heated outboard second-row seats.

What Chevrolet Traverse do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Traverse years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and deal opportunities. They also sit close enough to the newest generation to deliver the modern features many used buyers want.

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 more SUV for your money. The newer years are also showing meaningful price drops, so recent models can be especially attractive if you want modern features without paying new-vehicle pricing. A few years have held up better than others, but the overall pattern still favours used buyers.

The 2018, 2025, and 2021 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

The 2026 Traverse includes a broad set of standard driver-assistance features, including forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection and intersection assist, front and rear 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 2025 and 2026 models both 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 −7.03% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $52,779 CAD. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a spacious three-row cabin that makes it especially appealing for families who want lots of passenger and cargo room.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Traverse uses a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest 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.
• Safety: The latest Traverse adds Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, automatic parking, a driver attention monitor, and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: The LT trim starts at $54,199 CAD including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.