Car financing: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.3 to 12.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.3 to 12.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Chevrolet Traverse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.2 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.07 | $19.69 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,814 | $3,938 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (115), electronic stability control (esc) (84) and steering (62). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V246000 | 2021-04-08 | air bags:critical fasteners | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. |
| 15V415000 | 2015-06-30 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | 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 manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and... |
| 14V266000 | 2014-05-20 | 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 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook... |
| 14V118000 | 2014-03-17 | air bags:side/window | 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. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the... |
| 12V151000 | 2012-04-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Chevrolet Traverse: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
The 3.6L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 37 litres for every 300 km, going by its 12.3 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $190.70. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Best uses
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Living with the Traverse
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Traverse is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Traverse answers the big questions.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.07 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When you know your dates
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3814.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.