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2012 Chevrolet Traverse value
By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11
Quick answer
A 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in good condition with average mileage (about 175,000 miles) is worth roughly $7,900 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $7,250 to $8,550, or about $9,100 at a dealer. Note: 2012 is a flagged year for this model (2009–2013) — Timing chain stretch and the 3-5-reverse wave plate in one vehicle: two four-figure failures stacked on the same purchase. Expect to pay at the lower end and budget for that risk.
Estimated value by mileage
Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.
| Mileage | Miles | Fair value | Private party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower mileage | 119,000 | $9,500 | $8,750–$10,250 |
| Average mileage | 175,000 | $7,900 | $7,250–$8,550 |
| Higher mileage | 238,000 | $5,550 | $5,100–$6,000 |
Is 2012 a good year to buy?
2012 is a flagged year (2009–2013): Timing chain stretch and the 3-5-reverse wave plate in one vehicle: two four-figure failures stacked on the same purchase.
See all Chevrolet Traverse years to avoidWhat to check before you pay
- 2009–2012 3.6L V6: timing chain stretch; listen for cold-start rattle and check for codes P0008/P0017
- 2009–2013 6-speed automatic: 3-5-reverse wave plate failure, often appearing first as delayed or lost reverse
- 2018–2020: start/stop system complaints, low-speed shudder reports, and infotainment glitches; mostly software-addressable
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