Used Chevrolet Trailblazer for Sale nearAbilene, TX

How much does the Chevrolet Trailblazer cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Trailblazer prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Trailblazer's current nationwide average price is $21,711, and its year-round low is $21,151.84. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band, which can help you shop with a clearer sense of value across recent years.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Trailblazer is a good choice if you want a small SUV that blends style, space, and easy-to-use tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trailblazer for its spacious interior, comfortable features, and practical everyday usability. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its stylish design and strong value, along with a generally positive driving experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on engine power and overall acceleration, with some years also drawing criticism for fuel economy and interior materials. Even so, the Trailblazer remains appealing if you want a well-rounded small SUV with broad everyday usefulness.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trailblazer models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Trailblazer's comfort, practicality, and easy-to-live-with character. Across the model years, reviews also repeatedly highlight its spacious cabin, usable technology, and generally positive driving manners.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Trailblazer between 3.0 and 4.91 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify the vehicle history, especially on higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning
• Infotainment: 11-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 29 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving; 26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 27 mpg in combined miles

Which Chevrolet Trailblazer trim should I buy?

The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer offers these trims:

• LS: the entry point, with the Trailblazer's core small-SUV packaging and the best-value starting point for shoppers who want the model's basics at the lowest price.
• LT: a smart step up if you want a more rounded everyday setup and a strong balance of equipment and value.
• Activ: adds the more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, all-wheel drive, and off-road capability, making it the trim to consider if you want extra traction and a more adventurous setup.
• RS: the top trim, priced with available AWD, for shoppers who want the most upscale and sporty presentation in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Trailblazer do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can often balance newer features with broader availability.

What is the Chevrolet Trailblazer's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drop is on the newest model year, while the other years also show meaningful declines. That creates a useful spread of price points across the lineup.

The 2023, 2024, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10

All Trailblazers come standard with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Trailblazer now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.1% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,182. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a stylish design, a spacious cabin, and easy-to-use technology.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base is a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, while the upgraded turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder increases output to 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and the 11-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on all trim levels.
• Safety: All Trailblazers come standard with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning.
• Starting price: In its base LS trim, the Chevy Trailblazer has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,395.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.