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 $18,642, and its year-round low is $17,167.13. That gives you a useful benchmark for where this model tends to sit across the 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 earns strong marks from owners overall, and its appeal is built around value, easy city use, and a friendly ownership experience. 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, compact size, and good fuel economy. Newer versions also draw positive feedback for their technology and everyday usability, while the model’s value-for-money appeal comes through across the lineup.

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

The main tradeoffs center on power, interior ergonomics, and the way some safety and convenience features are reserved for higher trims or option packages.

28.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its good fuel economy, compact size, and practical everyday usability. Expert reviews also point to a straightforward, value-focused character that makes the model easy to live with.

• 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 most manageable when you focus on newer examples with cleaner histories and stronger accident-free rates.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83% — 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 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 trims
• 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 includes 17-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a four-speaker audio system.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and suede-like Evotex or a combination of materials, giving you a sportier look and a more upscale cabin feel.
• LT: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of equipment, with 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, an 11-inch touchscreen, an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster, and a six-speaker sound system.
• 2RS: This trim builds on the RS look with 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels and the same larger-screen tech upgrades, making it the most style-forward RS choice.
• Activ: This trim adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and front and rear bumpers shaped to suggest skid plates for a tougher appearance.

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 because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and trim. They also line up with the Trax’s newer-generation appeal, which helps keep shopper interest strong.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The sharper drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest change appears in the oldest example shown here.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-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

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 −7.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,159. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact footprint that makes it easy to park and live with while still giving you the higher seating position and crossover practicality many shoppers want.

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 (all prices include a $1,795 destination charge).

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.