By Rob Nestora
Updated May 28, 2025
Chromed roof rails available on some packages
Silver-painted aluminum wheels on certain models
Chevrolet is making major changes to its SUV lineup and one of the most significant updates brought an all-new version of the Traverse to market last year. The new version delivered an array of welcome changes, growing more spacious — with room for up to eight and plenty of cargo — even while shedding 350 pounds. It’s markedly better-looking than the outgoing model, inside and out, and offers both more features and more power. Chevy also introduced a new high-line version in the form of the Traverse High Country. Available in standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive, the Chevrolet Traverse is finally up to taking on a competitive set that includes such stalwarts as the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas and other crossover SUVs.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse pricing starts at $17,472 for the Traverse L Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $31,125 when new. The range-topping 2019 Traverse High Country Sport Utility 4D starts at $25,704 today, originally priced from $54,395.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$31,125 | $17,472 | |||
$34,095 | $15,469 | |||
$36,595 | $18,959 | |||
$44,295 | $21,065 | |||
$49,595 | $22,737 | |||
$54,395 | $25,704 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Which Model is Right for Me?
3.6-liter V6 engine
Front-wheel drive
Heated outside mirrors
Onboard Wi-Fi
Tri-zone climate control
Tinted glass
Available 20-inch wheels
Available splash guards (black)
8-passenger seating
Fog lights
Bodycolor mirrors with turn signals
7-passenger seating
Heated front seats
Available heavy-duty cooling
Fog lights
8-inch color touch screen
Rear Camera Mirror
Heated front seats
Lane-change alert
LED headlights
20-inch wheels
Heated and vented front seats
Wireless charging
Power liftgate
20-inch polished aluminum wheels
Navigation
Power-folding 3rd-row seat
Forward Automatic Braking
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
The biggest crossover SUV in Chevy’s lineup is no longer a 3-row also-ran. It has more than enough power to keep you moving, even on steep hills, thanks to a gutsy, 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 — and the fact that the new model is about 350 pounds lighter than the previous-generation Traverse. The engine is paired to a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic that always seems to find the right gear. Downshifts come quickly and smoothly, making for easy freeway entrances and high-speed passes. Chevy offers an alternative on the 2019 Traverse RS trim, a peppy, torquey turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4. The downside, especially for those in snowy climes, is that the turbo-4 is offered only in front-wheel drive. What’s particularly impressive about the Chevy Traverse is the way it maintains its poise on rough roads without leaning over while cornering. Credit a well-tuned electric power-assist steering system that offers just the right amount of road feel. It’s no sports car, but it maintains great poise for a family-hauler.
Offering good visibility, the 2019 Chevy Traverse features a relatively flat roofline that ensures plenty of headroom for passengers in the second and third rows. Better yet, the back row is no longer a penalty box for adults. The new instrument cluster with its big infotainment screen is a step up. Pull the Chevy badges off and you might mistake the new Traverse for a more upscale brand. Adding to the ease of a long-distance trip: a 10-speaker Bose sound system, the latest infotainment technology Chevy offers, including an onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and such features as active cruise control.
Although a bit more modern and graceful, the latest-generation Chevy Traverse retains a more classic ute-like appearance than many of its competitors. The nose is slightly more raked, reflecting some of the steps taken to improve aerodynamics. There’s a more attractive grille, split by a crossbar emblazoned with the classic Chevrolet bow-tie logo. Our test vehicle was one of the new High Country models, which features tastefully selective chrome accents, including strips on the otherwise body-color side-mirror caps. What you might not notice is that the wheelbase has been stretched by two inches, key to giving lots more room to passengers and cargo.
SMARTSLIDE 2nd-ROW SEAT
The SmartSlide 2nd-row seat makes getting to the third row a snap. No, it’s still not as easy as getting in and out of a minivan, but then again, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
HIDDEN STORAGE
Chevy’s Traverse offers a cool little hidden storage compartment behind the infotainment screen, with a twist: The screen keeps working even if it’s open, and you can lock the whole thing with a PIN if you like. There’s also a massive hidden compartment under the cargo floor that’s the same size in front- and all-wheel-drive models.
Available only in front-wheel drive, the base 2019 Chevrolet Traverse L model is reasonably well-equipped, with such niceties as six USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 7-inch Chevy MyLink touch screen, a rearview camera, Teen Driver monitoring tech, keyless ignition, and even a traction mode selection. You’ll find plenty more features as you step up…and up to the top-line High Country model introduced in 2018. There you’ll find standard features like an electronic parking aid and a 360-degree surround-view parking camera.
Chevy Traverse LS, LT, Premier and High Country models can all be ordered with all-wheel drive. Beyond that, LS models get tinted glass and a wider color palette. LT models with a cloth interior add nicer wheels, fog lights and roof rails. Order an LT model with leather, and you’ll also get a surround-view camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, parking assist, and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen. In addition to its small turbocharged engine, RS models add a power tailgate, Bose audio system and navigation. Premier and High Country models include LED headlights, memory seats, hands-free rear tailgate, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and heated and cooled front seats. The High Country also adds a dual-clutch rear differential, adaptive cruise control, and remote start.
While many vehicles in this segment are offered with just a single powertrain choice, Chevy opted to deliver two, including the peppy turbocharged 4-cylinder in the Traverse RS. The 2.0-liter model actually sacrifices 1 mpg on the highway but more than makes up for it with a 2-mpg gain around town. It also boasts better torque than the 3.6-liter V6 alternative. It’s only available in front-drive (FWD), however, so those who want all-wheel drive (AWD) will go for the bigger-displacement package. The V6 also bumps towing capacity up from 1,500 to 5,000 pounds. That engine is paired with a smooth-shifting new 9-speed automatic. For maximum traction, consider the Traverse High Country, which adds a dual-clutch transfer system, rather than the single-clutch unit on other AWD models.
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
255 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
295 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/26 mpg
3.6-liter V6
310 horsepower @ 6,800 rpm
266 lb-ft of torque @ 2,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/27 mpg (FWD), 17/25 mpg (AWD)
Lease a new 2025 CHEVROLET Traverse FWD LT for $459/month for 24 Months with $6599 Due at Signing.
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | $994 | $28,033 | $26,035 | ||
2023 | $6,570 | $21,463 | $19,583 | ||
2024 | $5,023 | $16,440 | $14,497 | ||
Now | $3,183 | $13,257 | $11,356 |
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Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gallons | ||
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Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 8 | ||
Overall Length | 204.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 62.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 98.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 120.9 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6160 lbs. |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
9 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 310 @ 6800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 266 @ 2800 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Teen Driver
This system, standard on all Traverses, will mute the audio system until the front-seat occupants are buckled into their seats. It also turns on safety technologies such as lane-change alert and a forward collision alert. There’s also an in-vehicle report card that shows how your teen performed in certain categories. This provides parents with an opportunity to coach their young drivers.
Rear Seat Reminder
When a second-row door is opened and closed before you drive, this system will sound a chime when the Traverse is shut off to remind you that something (or someone) may be in the back of the vehicle.
Rear Camera Mirror
With this available technology, the surface of the rearview mirror doubles as a video screen to show a wide-angle (and unobstructed) view of what’s behind the Traverse.
Used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | Used 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | Used 2019 Kia Sorento | Used 2019 Subaru Ascent | ||
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Price | $15,469 | $18,775 | $15,101 | $17,932 | |
KBB.com Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Safety Rating | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 6 years or 72000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 310 @ 6800 RPM | 184 @ 4400 RPM | 185 @ 6000 RPM | 260 @ 5600 RPM | |
Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
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Yes. On the LT, a power liftgate is part of the $1,795 Convenience and Driver Confidence package, which also includes heated front seats and a blind-spot monitor. A power liftgate is standard on the Premier and High Country.
Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty on the 2019 Traverse lasts for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Yes, the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is a good car, as reflected by its above-average Kelley Blue Book rating of 4.4 out of 5.
2019 Chevrolet Traverse city/highway fuel economy ratings range from 17/25 mpg to 18/27 mpg, depending on trim and equipment.
Used 2019 Chevrolet Traverse prices currently range from $15,469 for the LS Sport Utility 4D to $25,704 for the High Country Sport Utility 4D when purchasing from a dealership, depending on a range of factors like equipment, mileage, and condition.
The cheapest 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is the LS Sport Utility 4D, with a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $15,469.
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is part of the 2nd-generation Traverse, which our owners give an above-average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5.