Used 2023 Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearHowell, MI

How much does the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado cost?

Prices have softened 6.70% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,638 listings available, which gives you a solid pool of trucks to compare.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado a good car?

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is a mixed but appealing choice if you want a midsize truck that emphasizes capability, tech, and rugged style over polish. It earns a 3/5 user rating and a 6.5/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Technology at 9/10.

Chevrolet gives even the base Work Truck modern instrumentation, infotainment, connectivity, and safety technologies, and the truck is described as robustly engineered with impressive payload and towing capacity. It also stands out for its stylish design and off-roading capability, which makes it a strong fit if you want a truck that looks good and is built to work.

The trade-offs are real: the forward collision warning system is aggravating, fuel economy is poor, and the interior materials feel cheap.

With 32.7% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is built around a straightforward truck formula, with a turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain and a robust chassis that support its work-focused mission. The expert evaluation describes it as robustly engineered, and the performance notes point to a powertrain that supplies plenty of power.

The truck’s dependability story is helped by its modern hardware and broad safety and tech content, but the expert cost-effectiveness notes also flag a major concern around the forward collision warning system. That kind of recurring annoyance can affect how you feel about long-term ownership even if the truck’s core mechanical setup is sound.

Chevrolet’s Google-based tech, digital instrumentation, and standard driver-assistance suite add modern convenience, and the truck’s engineering focus suggests it is built to handle regular use well.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term risk is that a frustrating safety system or poor fuel economy could make ownership less satisfying over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the truck has been used off-road or for towing. Pay close attention to cabin condition, because the interior materials are described as cheap, and make sure the safety systems behave as expected during a test drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Work Truck trim gets modern tech, but the cabin is described as especially plain, and the Trail Boss adds a purposeful skid plate and off-road hardware. Higher trims bring nicer cabins and more body-color treatment.
• Powertrain: Every 2023 Colorado uses a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, with stronger output in Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 trims. The eight-speed automatic is standard.
• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist is standard and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Optional upgrades include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with active steering assist, rear cross-traffic and pedestrian alert with automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.
• Infotainment: Every Colorado gets an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, OnStar, connected services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The digital instrument display is 8 inches on most trims and 11 inches on the ZR2.
• Fuel efficiency: The Trail Boss is rated at 19 mpg, and testing returned 17 mpg.

Which 2023 Chevrolet Colorado trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is offered in 5 trim levels: WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2.

Here's the short version:

• WT: This is the entry point, but it still gets the Colorado’s modern digital instrumentation and 11.3-inch touchscreen. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the lineup and can live without the extra off-road hardware and nicer cabin touches found higher up.
• LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it keeps the modern tech while adding a more flexible setup, including available 2WD or 4WD and the optional stronger engine tune. It is the trim to focus on if you want a more balanced daily driver.
• Trail Boss: This is the smart pick if you want a more capable off-road setup without jumping all the way to the top of the range. It adds a suspension lift, standard 4WD, all-terrain tires, and hill descent control.
• Z71: Choose this if you want a more polished off-road-oriented Colorado with standard 4WD and the stronger engine output, while still staying below the extreme ZR2.
• ZR2: This is the most serious off-road version, with the highest torque output, a 3-inch lift, mud-terrain tires, exclusive Multimatic DSSV dampers, and the larger 11-inch instrument display.

Chevy Safety Assist is standard across the lineup, but some advanced driver-assistance features remain optional.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Chevrolet Colorado?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,638 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.70% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $31,768, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

The current average of $33,725 sits slightly below last year's $36,149.

That price movement suggests the Colorado has softened enough to give used buyers more leverage today than they had a year ago. If you buy well now, you may avoid paying the higher prices that were more common last year.

For a future seller, the current trend means resale value may remain under pressure if the market stays soft. A well-kept truck with strong equipment and clean history should still hold up better than one with visible wear or a rough service record.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado safe?

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado earns a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS and five-star ratings from NHTSA.

It earns a 3/10 safety score from our experts.

Chevy Safety Assist is the standard driver-assistance suite, and it includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Optional safety upgrades include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with active steering assist, rear cross-traffic and pedestrian alert with automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.

The main caveat is the forward collision warning system, which is described as overly sensitive and prone to false alerts. That issue is serious enough that it can become a major annoyance in everyday driving.

Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Colorado or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.70% compared with last year.
• It combines strong capability with modern tech and a rugged, off-road-friendly setup.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $37,228, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $33,725 average.
• It shifts further toward a modern lifestyle-pickup focus.

The bottom line: If you want the better value, the 2023 is the more attractive buy because prices have eased and inventory is healthy. If you care more about the newer-year direction and are willing to pay more, the 2024 is the alternative to consider.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.