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2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT

SUV · 281 hp · 19 mpg combined

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$32,760Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Traverse is right for you?

Three trims, $29,660 to $39,035. Tap one to open it.

$29,660−$3,100LS281 hp$32,760This trimLT281 hp$39,035+$6,275LTZ288 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $6,275, from LT to LTZ.

The numbers.

Four configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

281hp3.6L six-cylinder
266lb-ftTorque
19mpgCombined · 16–17 city · 23–24 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7–8Seats
24.4 cu ftCargo volume
4,658–4,859 lbsCurb weight
6,411–6,459 lbsGVWR
5,200 lbsMax towing
1,600–1,753 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

5 interiors

  • Ebony
  • Dark Gray with Light Gray Inserts
  • Light Gray
  • Ebony
  • Cashmere

Premium cloth or leather.

8 factory paints

  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Cyber Gray Metallic
  • Gold Mist Metallic
  • Dark Blue Metallic
  • Black Granite Metallic
  • White

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Traverse.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Traverse LT.

2013 Traverse LT

$33,725$965 more9 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Traverse LS

$29,370$3,390 less10 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Traverse LT

$34,010$1,250 more9 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.