2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED2CJ189656
Typical market price
$5,998
43 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by University Motors

3312 Klondike Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Hours
Mon–Tue
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed–Thu
9:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Sat
9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Market price range

Based on 43 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026
Below market
$4,099
Typical price
$5,998
Above market
$8,940

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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
University Motors West Lafayette, IN 47906 $7,500 140,865 mi 2022-12-16

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($5,998)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $5,998 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$107
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $600 down
Amount financed
$5,398
Total interest
$1,022

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1GNKRFED2CJ189656
Trim
LS
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Chevrolet Traverse likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $4,463
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,713

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • STRUCTURE
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles…
    NHTSA campaign 15V415000
  • SEAT BELTS
    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June…
    NHTSA campaign 14V266000
  • AIR BAGS
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 14V118000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse over the last 6 months — the market softened $154 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $6,462
May 2026 $6,438
June 2026 $6,200
July 2026 $6,500
August 2026 $6,180
September 2026 $6,308

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS (this car) $5,998 43
2013 Ford Edge $7,399 9 +$1,401
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee $8,495 7 +$2,497
2014 Subaru Forester $8,500 5 +$2,502
2013 Chevrolet Equinox $8,999 5 +$3,001
2014 Honda CR-V $12,900 5 +$6,902

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2009–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 288 $6,238 100% 147,017 mi
2011 192 $5,995 96% 154,389 mi
2010 90 $5,473 88% 149,452 mi
2009 54 $5,992 96% 151,022 mi

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