Used Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearColumbia, SC

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

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

The Chevrolet Trax's current nationwide average price is $18,431, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,121. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Trax a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Trax is a strong value pick if you want a small SUV with easy maneuverability and everyday practicality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.42/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its sporty styling, comfortable ride, compact size, and good fuel economy. Newer versions also earn credit for their technology and overall value, especially for city driving and tight parking situations.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on power delivery, interior ergonomics, and the way some newer safety features are reserved for higher trims or option packages.

36.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Trax as a practical, easy-to-live-with small SUV with good fuel economy and a compact footprint that works well in daily driving. Expert reviews also point to its value, useful technology, and comfortable ride as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Trax between 3.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2024 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity

Which Chevrolet Trax trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Trax offers these trims:

• LS: The entry trim includes 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and standard driver-assist features, making it the value-focused starting point.
• 1RS: Adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, RS callouts, cloth upholstery, and the larger 11-inch touchscreen with the digital instrument cluster.
• LT: Adds 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, the 11-inch touchscreen, the all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, a six-speaker sound system, and a more upscale cabin presentation; this is the best-value trim.
• 2RS: Adds 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, RS styling details, the 11-inch touchscreen, the digital instrument cluster, and a sportier appearance.
• Activ: Adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and unique front and rear bumpers with skid-plate styling cues.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trax years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they combine broader inventory with newer features and stronger overall appeal. More listings also give you more room to compare prices, trims, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are down year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to stretch your budget. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you a mix of stronger value opportunities and a few years that have held closer to their prior pricing.

The 2015, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Trax safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2017: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,402. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact footprint that makes it easy to live with in city driving and tight parking situations.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Trax continues with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive (FWD), and it is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).
• Tech: An 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and a four-speaker audio system are standard on the Trax LS base model, while all higher trim levels get an 11-inch touchscreen and an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features include automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.