Used Chevrolet Trax for Sale near South Dakota

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 $18,219, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,107. 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 earns strong marks from owners overall, and its value-focused formula continues to resonate across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its sporty styling, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and easy city-friendly size. Newer versions also draw positive feedback for their technology and everyday usability, while the compact footprint remains a recurring strength for parking and urban driving.

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

The main tradeoffs center on all-wheel drive availability, cabin ergonomics, and the need to move up trims for certain driver-assistance features. Those compromises are part of the Trax’s value-first positioning, especially in the newest versions.

36.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Trax’s practical size, value, and easy-to-live-with character. Across the years, it also earns praise for good fuel economy, city-friendly maneuverability, and a comfortable driving feel.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks most reassuring in newer model years, while older examples deserve a closer look at history and condition.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.5% — 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: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster
• Fuel efficiency: 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 with 17-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a four-speaker audio system
• 1RS: adds two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, Evotex-style seating, and RS design details
• LT: the best-value trim, adding 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system
• 2RS: brings 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, RS styling, and the larger-screen tech setup
• 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 model years usually give you more choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, colors, and prices. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so inventory stays deeper.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the Trax lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Newer model years are also seeing meaningful drops, giving you a chance to step into a more recent Trax at a lower price than before. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older and newest entries shown here.

The 2015, 2024, and 2016 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

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.

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 −7.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,133. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact, city-friendly shape with a practical cabin and a value-first personality that makes it easy to live with.

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 produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque.
• 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.