2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED6CJ336979

Typical market price

$5,999

30 comparable listings

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS

VIN 1GNKRFED6CJ336979

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Market price range

Based on 30 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 14, 2026

Below market

$3,994

Typical price

$5,999

Above market

$9,054

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NHTSA build data for 1GNKRFED6CJ336979

Trim

Engine

3.6L · V6

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose 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 $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 firmed $10 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	$6,170
September 2026	$6,472

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As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in this catalog, the 2012 GMC Acadia has the lowest median asking price ($6,890, 205 listings with photos) and the 2012 Ford Edge the highest ($6,998, 143 listings).

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2012 Chevrolet Traverse

All trims · United States

$6,200

Comparison catalog median · 190 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,998

Median asking price · 143 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,499–$8,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Chevrolet Traverse All trims	$6,200	$4,995–$7,800	190
2012 GMC Acadia All trims	$6,890	$5,000–$8,995	205
2012 Jeep Liberty All trims	$6,995	$5,600–$8,990	221
2012 Buick Enclave All trims	$6,995	$5,900–$8,995	174
2012 Nissan Murano All trims	$6,900	$5,495–$8,899	139
2012 Ford Edge All trims	$6,998	$5,499–$8,995	143

What these prices mean

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