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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
VIN
1GNKVLED7CJ231698
GOOD DEAL
· $500 below typical price
Herscher, IL
Listed at
$6,990
typical market $7,490 · 15 comps
This 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ is listed at $6,990 with 205,000 miles in Herscher, IL.
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Sold by Country Chevrolet Inc (Il)
299 E State Rt 115, Herscher, IL 60941
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
VIN 1GNKVLED7CJ231698
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 15 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026This vehicle · $6,990
Below market
$4,698
Typical price
$7,490
Above market
$9,575
This vehicle: $6,990 — $500 below the typical market price ($7,490)
Asking $6,990 · typical market price $7,490 · based on 15 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 2, 2026 · $6,990
Sep 27, 2026 · $6,990
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1GNKVLED7CJ231698, spanning 87 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Chevrolet Inc (Il) | Herscher, IL 60941 | $6,990 | 205,000 mi | 2026-09-27 | 5 h ago |
| Country Chevrolet | Herscher, IL 60941 | $6,990 | 205,000 mi | 2026-07-02 | 2 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1GNKVLED7CJ231698Trim
LTZ
Engine
Drivetrain
AWD/All-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
$5,440
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 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 $217 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 | $6,062 |
| September 2026 | $6,245 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in this catalog, the 2012 Dodge Journey has the lowest median asking price ($5,988, 128 listings with photos) and the 2012 Jeep Liberty the highest ($6,980, 316 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 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
LTZ · United States
$6,990Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,400 · 29 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,950–$8,495
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LTZ · 205,000 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ | $7,400 | $5,950–$8,495 | 29 |
| 2012 Kia Sorento All trims | $5,999 | $4,995–$7,950 | 190 |
| 2012 Dodge Journey All trims | $5,988 | $4,995–$7,132 | 128 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia All trims | $6,980 | $5,275–$8,495 | 330 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty All trims | $6,980 | $5,398–$8,698 | 316 |
| 2012 Ford Edge All trims | $6,750 | $4,999–$8,800 | 205 |
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: September 27, 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 | 289 | $5,999 | 100% | 146,953 mi |
| 2011 | 216 | $5,995 | 100% | 156,282 mi |
| 2010 | 89 | $5,218 | 87% | 148,026 mi |
| 2009 | 69 | $5,995 | 100% | 150,844 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
