Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearAnkeny, IA

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

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

The Chevrolet Colorado's current nationwide average price is $28,271, and its year-round low is $26,439.08. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years in the data.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Colorado is a strong used-truck choice if you want a mix of capability, comfort, and versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its smooth ride, towing ability, and roomy cabin, and they also value how well it works for both family use and job-site duty. Across the model years, the Colorado also earns consistent credit for performance and versatility, with many shoppers drawn to its balanced truck character and easy-to-live-with size.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in fuel economy, cabin materials, and ergonomics, especially in recent expert-tested versions. Some years also bring a more basic-feeling interior or a tighter rear seat, so the best buys tend to be the better-equipped trims and the model years that pair stronger features with the Colorado’s core capability.

27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Colorado’s strong mix of performance, comfort, and versatility. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its smooth ride, towing ability, and useful cabin space, which helps it feel like a dependable everyday truck for many buyers.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Colorado between 3.0 and 4.75 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term ownership risk comes from model-year-specific issues, so a careful history check and a thorough pre-purchase inspection matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Chevy Safety Assist and Safety Package
• Infotainment: 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology, with Google Maps, Google Assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: returns up to 21 mpg in combined city and highway driving (RWD models)

Which Chevrolet Colorado trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado offers these trims:

• WT: The work-truck foundation gives you the most affordable starting point, and it suits you if you want a straightforward Colorado with the essentials.
• LT: This mid-grade trim adds more interior amenities and serves as the basis for the Z71, making it the best-value choice if you want a balanced mix of comfort and capability.
• Trail Boss: This version adds an off-road-tuned suspension with a two-inch factory lift, a wider stance, all-terrain tires, Off-Road and Terrain driving modes, and hill descent control.
• Z71: Built from the LT, this trim adds off-road capability and is the step up if you want a more adventurous setup without going all the way to the top.
• ZR2: At the top of the lineup, this trim adds even more features and extra off-roading hardware, including 33-inch mud-terrain tires and Multimatic DSSV dampers.

What Chevrolet Colorado do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Colorado years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually draw the most attention because they give you more choices at a range of prices and trims. That makes it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

The table shows broad price declines across the Colorado lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The newer model years are also moving down from higher starting points, so recent trucks can become more approachable while still offering modern features.

The 2020, 2016, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2023: 3/10
• 2019: 4/10
• 2016: 7/10
• 2015: 8/10

The Colorado’s Chevy Safety Assist suite and Safety Package include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a safe following distance indicator.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 28.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,927. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a versatile, right-sized truck feel that works well for both everyday driving and weekend utility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All 2026 Chevrolet Colorado trims come with a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (Chevy calls it the TurboMax) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, returns up to 21 mpg in combined city and highway driving (RWD models), and boasts a towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds (6,000 pounds for the Colorado ZR2).
• Tech: To the right of the driver display is an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology. That means it includes Google Maps, Google Assistant, and access to apps via the Google Play Store.
• Safety: The Colorado’s Chevy Safety Assist suite and Safety Package include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a safe following distance indicator.
• Starting price: Prices range from $36,590 to $54,890, including a massive $2,095 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

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