Used Chevrolet Trailblazer for Sale nearDenver, CO

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 $21,489, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,144. 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 earns a strong overall owner response, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.43/5. Owners repeatedly praise its spacious interior, reliability, comfort, and practical everyday usability, and they also call out its stylish design and easy-to-use features. Expert reviews echo that appeal by highlighting its space, style, and value-oriented character, even as some years note trade-offs in power and refinement. Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2021 models among the highest across all years. The main compromises across recent expert-tested years center on the base engine, transmission response, and overall performance. 33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trailblazer models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Trailblazer as a practical, comfortable small SUV with a roomy cabin and useful features, and expert commentary reinforces its everyday usability and straightforward controls. The strongest owner feedback also points to its reliability, smooth ride, and good safety ratings.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risk comes from model-to-model variation in owner satisfaction, so it pays to check service history and review the specific year you want.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an optional wireless charging pad.
• 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 trim starts the lineup and is the value-focused choice for shoppers who want the Trailblazer’s core space, style, and standard tech at the lowest price.
• LT: adds a more upscale everyday setup and is the best-value trim for many buyers who want a balanced mix of equipment and price.
• Activ: adds the more powerful 1.3-liter turbo engine, all-wheel drive, and off-road capabilities, making it the pick for buyers who want extra capability.
• RS: adds the top Trailblazer RS model’s sportier positioning and sits at the top of the lineup with available all-wheel drive.

What Chevrolet Trailblazer do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition among sellers, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want.

What is the Chevrolet Trailblazer's resale value?

The Trailblazer’s used prices are moving lower across the board, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping now. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller declines. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the newer features and updates.

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 −13.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,854. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a roomy cabin and easy-to-use technology.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder with 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: The latest model adds an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking proximity sensors through the available Driver Confidence package.
• Starting price: The Chevy Trailblazer has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,395 in base LS trim.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.