Used Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearSan Diego, 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 $18,600, and over the past year that average reached a low of $17,137. 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, compact size, and value for money. Newer models also earn strong marks for their technology and modern feel, which helps the Trax stay appealing as a budget-friendly crossover.

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

The main trade-offs center on power, cabin refinement, and the need to move up the lineup for some driver-assist features. Even so, the Trax remains a strong choice if you want a practical, easy-to-live-with small SUV with broad appeal.

32.4% 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-use technology, compact size, and everyday practicality as strengths. Across the years, it also earns praise for its value, comfortable ride, and fuel economy.

• 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 focusing on maintenance history, accident history, and the condition of the specific vehicle you’re considering.

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
• 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 starts with 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: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small “RS” callouts, and a six-speaker sound system, while keeping the sporty look compact and affordable.
• LT: The LT brings 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, the 11-inch touchscreen, the all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want the biggest tech upgrade.
• 2RS: This trim adds 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, black Chevy Bowtie badges, small “RS” callouts, and the larger-screen interior setup for buyers who want the most aggressive RS appearance.
• 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, giving it the most rugged appearance in the lineup.

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 be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also line up with the newer second-generation Trax, which brings more modern tech and a more current design.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are showing year-over-year price declines, 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 years are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you a broad spread of price points to choose from depending on how much equipment and age you want to balance.

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 −8.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,859. The Chevrolet Trax offers a roomy, easy-to-use cabin that makes it a practical small SUV for everyday driving.

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.
• 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.