2017 Chevrolet Traverse — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

The 3.6L V6 engine with nine-speed automatic transmission gives smooth acceleration for a three-row SUV, and owners praise the spacious middle-row captain's chairs that slide forward and backward to reach the third row. The easy-fold flat cargo floor lets you dump groceries without wrestling with flip seats. Many owners keep theirs past 150k miles because the V6 feels planted on highways and the transmission doesn't hunt for gears like earlier Traverses.

Common complaints and known issues

The transmission shudders or hesitates between 2nd and 3rd gear around 80k–120k miles—a documented GM issue on 2017–2018 models that sometimes requires a fluid flush or software update, occasionally a full replacement. The driver-side window regulator motor fails around 100k miles; the window falls into the door and gets stuck. The infotainment screen freezes or goes black in cold weather, frustrating owners on morning commutes.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $18,500–$24,000. 80k–140k miles: $14,500–$19,500. Over 140k miles: $10,000–$15,000. Higher trim levels (Premier, High Country) command $3,000–$5,000 more at equivalent mileage. Single-owner vehicles with clean service records hold value better; transmission issues or accident history knock $2,000–$4,000 off asking price across all mileage bands.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.