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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS
VIN
1GNKRFED9CJ278298
GOOD DEAL
· $1,005 below typical price
Arlington, VA
Listed at
$4,995
typical market $6,000 · 39 comps
This 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS is listed at $4,995 with 107,540 miles in Arlington, VA.
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Sold by Platinum Auto Sales Group
2600 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Hours
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS
VIN 1GNKRFED9CJ278298
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 39 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $4,995
Below market
$3,976
Typical price
$6,000
Above market
$8,780
This vehicle: $4,995 — $1,005 below the typical market price ($6,000)
Asking $4,995 · typical market price $6,000 · based on 39 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,559 (+31.2%) over 4 days.
Aug 5, 2026 · $4,995
Aug 9, 2026 · $6,554
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1GNKRFED9CJ278298, spanning 4 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM AUTO SALES GROUP | Arlington, VA 22201 | $4,995 | 107,540 mi | 2026-08-05 | 19 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Auto Sales | Arlington, VA 22201 | $6,554 | 107,540 mi | 2026-08-09 | 25 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1GNKRFED9CJ278298Trim
LS
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,265
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Chevrolet Traverse has 5 recall campaigns as of September 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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STRUCTUREGeneral 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
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SEAT BELTSGeneral 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
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AIR BAGSGeneral 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse over the last 6 months — the market softened $462 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 | $6,499 |
| August 2026 | $6,030 |
| September 2026 | $6,000 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 1, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in this catalog, the 2012 Kia Sorento has the lowest median asking price ($5,995, 181 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Enclave the highest ($6,995, 234 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse
LS · United States
$5,994Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,998 · 61 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,995–$7,999
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LS · 107,540 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS | $5,998 | $4,995–$7,999 | 61 |
| 2012 Kia Sorento All trims | $5,995 | $4,995–$7,900 | 181 |
| 2012 Dodge Journey All trims | $5,995 | $4,995–$7,500 | 119 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia All trims | $6,750 | $5,018–$8,250 | 309 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty All trims | $6,965 | $5,399–$8,499 | 312 |
| 2012 Buick Enclave All trims | $6,995 | $5,850–$8,995 | 234 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 1, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2009–2012What 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 | 279 | $5,999 | 100% | 146,852 mi |
| 2011 | 208 | $5,990 | 100% | 156,975 mi |
| 2010 | 91 | $4,999 | 83% | 149,416 mi |
| 2009 | 65 | $5,995 | 100% | 154,112 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
