Used Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearSacramento, CA

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 $18,592, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,138 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 good fit if you want a small SUV that blends value, easy driving, 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 design, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and compact size that makes city driving and parking easier. Newer models also earn strong marks for their technology and value for money.

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

The main tradeoffs center on power, cabin refinement, and the way some features are packaged on recent years. Even so, the Trax remains appealing if you want a budget-friendly crossover with a strong mix of practicality and everyday usability.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Trax’s easy-to-live-with size, practical packaging, and straightforward driving character. Across the lineup, it tends to earn praise for being simple to use, efficient, and well suited to daily commuting.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and service records, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.6% — 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 brings 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and Chevy Safety Assist.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, suede-like Evotex upholstery, and a sportier appearance.
• LT: The LT adds 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 presentation. It stands out as the best-value trim.
• 2RS: This trim builds on the RS look with 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small “RS” callouts, and the larger-screen tech package.
• Activ: The Activ 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and mileage combination you want. That’s why they tend to be the most popular used picks.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The newer models show some of the larger drops, while the older years move down more slowly. Overall, the table points to a market where used buyers can benefit from softer pricing across much of the lineup.

The 2015, 2016, and 2017 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 −8.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,804. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact, city-friendly shape with a practical cabin and a strong value-focused character.

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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.