Used 2025 Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearFond du Lac, WI

How much does the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado cost?

Prices have softened 6.01% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,201 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare across trims and equipment levels.

If you find a listing below $40,082.40, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado a good car?

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado earns an expert rating of 7.83/10.

The standout strength is Performance at 9/10.

It is positioned as a right-sized midsize truck that fits in your garage and is easier to park in town, while still leaning hard into off-pavement capability. You also get stylish design and easy-to-use technology, which helps it feel more polished than a basic work truck.

The trade-offs are clear: No long-bed option, poor fuel economy, and questionable value for money.

With 32.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is presented as a strong entry in a crowded midsize-truck segment, and its standard turbocharged engine is described as powerful and well matched to the truck. The expert evaluation also emphasizes that the engine/transmission pairing suits the Colorado perfectly, with quick, smooth shifting and minimal lag right off idle.

On the ownership side, the Colorado’s easy-to-use technology and straightforward powertrain setup support a low-drama daily experience. Chevrolet also includes standard maintenance-friendly ownership support in the form of a first scheduled maintenance visit that is covered.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the truck’s strong capability and higher-spec off-road hardware can make condition and prior use especially important to verify.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re looking at off-road-oriented trims or trucks that may have seen hard use. Focus on tire wear, underbody condition, suspension components, and signs of trail damage or heavy towing.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: WT looks the most work-truck-like, while LT adds body-color exterior details and nicer wheels. Trail Boss adds a factory lift, skid plates, and 32-inch tires, Z71 adds 32-inch tires and tow recovery hooks, and ZR2 brings the most aggressive hardware, with the Bison package adding even more off-road equipment.
• Powertrain: Every Colorado uses a 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is optional on WT and LT, and standard on Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2.
• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams. Blind-zone steering assist, reverse automatic emergency braking, and rear park assist are also standard, while a 360-degree camera system is optional.
• Infotainment: Every Colorado gets an 11.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, and Alexa Built-In connectivity.
• Fuel efficiency: The base WT with rear-wheel drive is rated at 19 mpg city, 23 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. Adding 4WD drops it to 17 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The ZR2 is rated at 17 mpg across the board, and the Bison package drops to 16 mpg in all driving scenarios.

Which 2025 Chevrolet Colorado trim should I buy?

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is offered in 5 trim levels: WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2.

Here's the short version:

• WT: This is the value starting point if you want the Colorado’s standard turbocharged power, basic truck utility, and the lowest entry price. It makes the most sense if you care more about capability and budget than extra appearance or off-road gear.
• LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds body-color exterior details and nicer wheels without jumping into the more expensive off-road-focused models. It also keeps the Colorado’s easy-to-use tech and standard safety equipment.
• Trail Boss: Choose this if you want a factory lift and more trail-ready hardware right from the start. It adds skid plates, 32-inch tires, and a more aggressive stance, making it a strong fit if off-road use matters to you.
• Z71: This trim is a good middle ground if you want a more upscale look and solid off-road capability without going all the way to the most extreme versions. It adds 32-inch tires, tow recovery hooks, and more body-color detailing.
• ZR2: This is the one to buy if you want the most serious off-road setup in the lineup. It brings the most distinctive hardware and the most capable trail-focused character, and the Bison package pushes that even further.

Chevy Safety Assist is standard across the lineup, and the 360-degree camera remains optional.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?

The market looks moderately favorable if you’re a selective buyer.

• Deal availability: 32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,201 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.01% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $40,082.40, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

The current average of $40,080 sits slightly below last year's $42,644.

That price movement suggests the Colorado has softened enough to help you buy more carefully today, but it also means future resale may depend heavily on trim, mileage, and condition. If you choose a well-kept truck with desirable equipment, you should be better positioned than if you buy a higher-priced example with heavy wear.

Because the market is already below last year’s average, your upside as a future seller will likely depend on how well the truck holds up over time. Clean history and strong condition matter more when the model is already trading at a discount.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado safe?

The current-generation Colorado earns a four-star overall rating from NHTSA, with four-star frontal crash and three-star rollover ratings, plus a five-star side-impact rating.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Chevy Safety Assist is standard and includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams. Blind-zone steering assist, reverse automatic emergency braking, and rear park assist are also standard, while a 360-degree camera system is optional.

Chevy’s Teen Driver technology is standard across all Colorado models, letting you set speed and audio limits for other drivers based on the key being used.

Should I buy a 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.01% compared with last year.
• It combines strong standard turbo power with broad off-road appeal and easy-to-use technology.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $37,469, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $40,080 average.
• It emphasizes a bold redesign and a more contemporary lifestyle-pickup feel.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It keeps the lineup simple with one powertrain and five trim levels.
• It adds small updates while remaining mostly unchanged.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of current-year pricing, inventory, and capability, the 2025 is the primary path to consider. If your budget is tighter, the 2024 is the better value play, while the 2026 makes sense if you want the latest version of the same formula.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.