2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED4CJ288317
Typical market price
$6,282
34 comparable listings

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Market price range

Based on 34 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026
Below market
$4,268
Typical price
$6,282
Above market
$8,349

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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($6,282)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $6,282 — 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
$112
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $628 down
Amount financed
$5,654
Total interest
$1,066

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 1GNKRFED4CJ288317
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 $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,050

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 $84 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $6,359
April 2026 $6,375
May 2026 $6,444
June 2026 $6,238
July 2026 $6,500
August 2026 $6,275

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 263 $6,275 100% 146,675 mi
2011 172 $5,500 88% 154,694 mi
2010 94 $5,150 82% 151,106 mi
2009 53 $5,990 95% 148,148 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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