110,019 miles · $11,863 with $252 doc fee · 3.6L V6 AWD
Moose’s Verdict
Fair price. Wrong transmission year.
$11,611 sits below the going rate for a 110k-mile LT Cloth AWD (comparable listings run $12.5k–$15k) — the price isn’t the problem. The transmission is: 2018 was the first year of the Traverse’s 9-speed automatic, and it’s the worst one. Owners report shift-to-park failures, shudder between gears, and torque converter replacements that run $3,000–$6,000 — some within the first 5,000 miles, others right after the powertrain warranty expired. At 110,019 miles this SUV is sitting squarely in the wear window. The 3.6L V6 itself is solid and only 2 NHTSA campaigns apply, but a transmission is not a gamble you take at these miles without a warranty or a repair fund.
Price vs Market
$11,611 is under comps for 110k miles — LT Cloth AWDs with 90–160k miles list $11.5k–$17k.
★★★★★
History (VIN)
AutoCheck free score unavailable; 2 NHTSA campaigns apply — verify recall completion on this VIN before you buy.
★★★★★
Maintenance & Reliability
2018’s 9-speed is the problem year — shift-to-park failures and torque converter shudder; $3k–$6k to fix.
★★★★★
Fuel Economy
17/25 MPG — average for a 3-row V6 crossover of the era.
★★★★★
Dealership
4.8 stars on 34 Google reviews (Larwill 4.7/26, Goshen 5.0/8), but a public Jan 2025 complaint alleges a kept deposit at the Goshen store.
★★★★★
Vehicle History
We couldn’t pull the free AutoCheck score for this VIN. What we know: 2 NHTSA recall campaigns cover the 2018 Traverse, and NHTSA holds dozens of powertrain complaints for this model year — almost all of them the 9-speed automatic. Ask the dealer for recall completion on VIN 1GNEVGKW0JJ151070, and get a pre-purchase inspection that includes a transmission scan and a long test drive through every gear, hot and cold.
Key Specs
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD, 9-speed auto
Mileage
110,019
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
17/25 MPG
Recalls
2 campaigns apply
About the Dealer
24/7 Cars
6745 W US-30, Larwill, IN · also Goshen, Warsaw, Fort Wayne · 4.8★ (34 Google reviews across 2 locations)
One public red flag on record: a January 2025 complaint alleges the Goshen location kept a buyer’s deposit after financing fell through. Worth asking about their deposit policy in writing before you put money down.
The Original Listing
Snapshot of the dealer’s listing page, captured at verdict time — so the price and details can’t quietly change afterward.
The fine print: this verdict is our opinion based on publicly available information at the time of analysis — price data, history sources, and dealer reviews. It is not financial advice. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection and verify the history yourself before you buy.
