Used Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearMontrose, CO

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 $18,427, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,123 over the past year.

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, useful tech, and a comfortable everyday driving feel.

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 repeat praise for their technology and everyday usability, especially for city driving and tight parking.

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

The main tradeoffs are that some recent versions ask you to move up trims for more driver-assistance features, and the latest model-year review also points to ergonomic quirks and the absence of all-wheel drive.

35.0% 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 strong value, compact dimensions, and good fuel economy. Expert commentary also points to a well-tuned chassis and a comfortable ride, which helps the Trax feel approachable for everyday use.

• 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 looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, since the strongest ownership experiences tend to come from well-kept examples with solid history reports.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.7% — 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 on the LS base model, plus an 11-inch touchscreen and an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster on higher trim levels
• Fuel efficiency: The Trax is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).

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 connectivity, and a four-speaker audio system.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small “RS” callouts, and suede-like Evotex upholstery.
• LT: This trim brings 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, a six-speaker sound system, and a more upscale cabin feel; it stands out as the best-value trim.
• 2RS: This trim adds 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small “RS” callouts, and suede-like Evotex upholstery.
• Activ: This trim adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and front and rear bumpers styled to look like skid plates.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and the strongest mix of price, equipment, and availability.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are showing year-over-year price declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests there are still opportunities to find value across the lineup, especially if you’re flexible on model year.

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

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on the latest Trax, with automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator.

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 −8.54% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,336. 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 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.
• Starting price: LS base models start at $23,495.

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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.