2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED3CJ146637

Typical market price

$5,850

32 comparable listings

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Last listed by Economy Plus Auto Sales

15n272 Route 25 Ste A, East Dundee, IL 60118

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED3CJ146637

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Market price range

Based on 32 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 24, 2026

Below market

$3,995

Typical price

$5,850

Above market

$8,885

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2 same trim from $1,900 ▼ $8,095 less Harvey

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Economy Plus Auto Sales	East Dundee, IL 60118	$9,995	106,784 mi	2021-01-13	2004 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1GNKRFED3CJ146637

Trim

Engine

3.6L · V6

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

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

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $5,440

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $24,690

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 $134 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,462
May 2026	$6,444
June 2026	$6,200
July 2026	$6,500
August 2026	$6,100
September 2026	$6,328

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As of September 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in this catalog, the 2012 Dodge Journey has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 89 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Enclave the highest ($6,995, 180 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

All trims · United States

$6,000

Comparison catalog median · 186 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,877

Median asking price · 142 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,264–$8,657

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$6,000	$4,900–$7,900	186
2012 Dodge Journey All trims	$5,995	$4,999–$7,890	89
2012 GMC Acadia All trims	$6,500	$5,000–$8,605	227
2012 Jeep Liberty All trims	$6,995	$5,498–$8,995	222
2012 Buick Enclave All trims	$6,995	$5,900–$8,950	180
2012 Ford Edge All trims	$6,877	$5,264–$8,657	142

What these prices mean

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