New Chevrolet Trailblazer for Sale nearMenard, IL

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

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

The Chevrolet Trailblazer's current nationwide average price is $20,900, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,900 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer a good car?

Yes — it earns a strong all-generations owner rating and has a clear appeal for shoppers who want a practical small SUV with style and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Chevrolet Trailblazer for its spacious interior, reliability, and comfortable features, and they also highlight its safety technology and usability. Across the model years, the Trailblazer comes through as a value-focused SUV with a friendly, practical character.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on engine power, fuel economy, and interior quality in some models, with recent expert reviews also pointing to underwhelming base-engine performance and fairly pedestrian acceleration.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trailblazer models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Trailblazer as a comfortable, functional, and practical small SUV, and they often point to its spacious cabin and easy-to-use features as part of its appeal. Expert coverage also reinforces that it delivers a friendly, approachable ownership experience with useful technology and everyday comfort.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Trailblazer between 3 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks most reassuring when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning; the optional Driver Confidence package adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking proximity sensors.
• Infotainment: the 11-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 29 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg in combined driving; 26 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 27 mpg in combined miles.

Which Chevrolet Trailblazer trim should I buy?

The 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer offers these trims:

• LS: the entry trim, with the Trailblazer’s core value proposition and the base setup that keeps the model accessible.
• LT: the best-value trim for many shoppers, adding a more appealing balance of equipment and everyday usefulness.
• Activ: the most outdoorsy-looking trim, with the more powerful turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, all-wheel drive, and the model’s off-road-capable setup.
• RS: the sportier top trim, pairing the stronger turbo engine with all-wheel drive and the most upscale, performance-oriented presentation.

What Chevrolet Trailblazer do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trailblazer years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume model years usually draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you get a clearer picture of value and deal quality.

What is the Chevrolet Trailblazer's resale value?

The Trailblazer’s used prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newest model years, while the older and mid-cycle years are falling by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you several places to shop depending on whether you want the lowest entry price or the newest features.

The 2024, 2023, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10

All Trailblazers come standard with frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −10.34% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −10.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,205. The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers a stylish, spacious cabin with easy-to-use technology, which makes it a practical everyday choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder with 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, while the stronger turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder delivers 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest model adds an 11-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an optional wireless charging pad.
• Safety: The latest model adds a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking proximity sensors through the optional Driver Confidence package, while adaptive cruise control is available as a standalone option.
• Starting price: The Trailblazer starts at $24,395.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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.

How does the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer compare to the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.