New Chevrolet Trax for Sale nearButte, NE

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 $18,297, and its lowest point over the past year was $17,142. 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 for its sporty design, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and compact size that works well in city driving and tight parking situations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.4/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also consistently point to the Trax's stylish design, great handling, and impressive technology. The main tradeoffs in recent expert-tested years center on all-wheel drive not being available, poor ergonomic design, and advanced safety features not being standard.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Trax models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Trax for its sporty design, comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and practical compact size. Expert reviews also highlight its value-focused character and useful technology, especially in newer versions.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped most by the model year you choose, with newer examples generally showing stronger owner satisfaction and better-equipped cabins.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.1% — 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: 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity; higher trim levels get an 11-inch touchscreen and an all-digital 8-inch instrument cluster
• 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 includes 17-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and standard driver-assist features.
• 1RS: This trim adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, and black Chevy Bowtie badges with RS callouts.
• LT: A strong value choice, 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 nicer interior trim.
• 2RS: This trim brings 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels and the sportier RS appearance details.
• Activ: The Activ adds black-painted 18-inch wheels, a black grille with chrome accents, and unique front and rear bumpers with skid-plate styling.

What Chevrolet Trax do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Trax years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of trims, prices, and equipment. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want to compare condition and mileage across many listings.

What is the Chevrolet Trax's resale value?

Most Trax model years are down year over year, and several show double-digit declines, which can work in your favor as a used buyer. The pattern points to broad price softening rather than stability, so shoppers can often find better value by comparing multiple model years. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older and newest examples, which have held closer to their prior pricing.

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 −7.92% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.36%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,213. The Chevrolet Trax offers a compact footprint that is easy to live with in city driving and tight parking situations.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.