Used Chevrolet Trailblazer for Sale nearSmith Center, KS

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 $21,307, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,143. 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 all-generations owner rating and stands out for its spacious interior, easy-to-use technology, and stylish design. Owners also consistently praise its comfort, practicality, and everyday usability.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.43/5 across every model year in the data.

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

The main trade-offs center on the base engine's modest power, the transmission's behavior, and fuel economy that some shoppers may wish were stronger.

36.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trailblazer models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Chevrolet Trailblazer for its spacious cabin, comfortable features, and practical everyday usability. Expert feedback also points to a model that delivers easy-to-use technology and a generally agreeable driving experience.

• 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 overall, but you should still check each vehicle carefully for condition, history, and maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.7% — 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, and rear parking proximity sensors
• 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 trim with the Trailblazer's core setup and the best-value starting point for shoppers who want the model's style and space at the lowest price.
• LT: adds a more appealing everyday mix of equipment and is the best-value trim for many used buyers.
• Activ: adds the more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, all-wheel drive, and a more adventurous character.
• RS: adds the top-end sporty presentation and sits at the upper end of the lineup.

What Chevrolet Trailblazer do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, color, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first.

What is the Chevrolet Trailblazer's resale value?

The Trailblazer's used prices are moving lower across every year shown, which is good news if you're shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newer model years, while the older years are also trending down at a steadier pace. That pattern gives you several opportunities to find a lower entry price depending on how new you want to go.

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

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 −13.87% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,645. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a spacious cabin that makes it especially appealing for everyday use.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.