Used Chevrolet Trailblazer for Sale nearRapid City, SD

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 $21,604, and its year-round low is $21,153.12. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years shown here.

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, with shoppers repeatedly pointing to its spacious interior, easy-to-use technology, and practical everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trailblazer for its roomy cabin, comfort, and value-oriented character, and the newer model-year writeups also highlight its stylish design and straightforward tech. Across the model range, it comes across as a small SUV that fits daily life well while still feeling distinctive.

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

The main trade-offs center on engine strength, transmission response, and interior materials, with recent expert reviews also calling out modest acceleration and a base engine that feels less energetic than the rest of the package.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trailblazer models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Trailblazer's comfortable, practical, and easy-to-live-with character, along with its spacious cabin and user-friendly technology. The strongest owner feedback also centers on its value, comfort, and everyday usability.

• 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 most manageable when you verify maintenance history and vehicle condition carefully, 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 86.4% — 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: best-value starting point with the base setup and the Trailblazer's core everyday usability.
• Activ: adds the more powerful 1.3-liter turbo engine, all-wheel drive, and the off-road-capable setup described in the expert review.
• RS: pairs the available all-wheel-drive setup with the top-priced trim positioning and a sportier presentation.

What Chevrolet Trailblazer do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also line up with the years that show strong deal availability, which can make shopping easier.

What is the Chevrolet Trailblazer's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model range, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are in the newer years, while the smaller declines in the other years suggest steadier pricing there.

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 −13.44% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,110. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a stylish, spacious, and easy-to-use package that fits daily driving well.

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 more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder increases output to 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The Trailblazer's new 11-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on all trim levels, and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard.
• 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.