Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

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 $28,140, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,438 over the past year.

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 earns strong owner approval across its long run, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its balance of performance, comfort, and versatility, along with its smooth ride, towing ability, and spacious interior. The Colorado also gets credit for being useful for both family life and work, while its capable engines and good gas mileage come up often in positive reviews.

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

The trade-offs show up most clearly in recent expert-tested years, where poor fuel economy, cheap-feeling interior materials, and awkward ergonomics are recurring concerns.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Colorado as a capable, comfortable truck with strong performance and versatility, and expert coverage reinforces that it can be a solid all-around pickup when you choose carefully. The strongest owner feedback tends to center on its ride quality, towing ability, and everyday usefulness.

• 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 main long-term ownership risk is that some model years carry transmission-related concerns, so a careful history check and a thorough test drive matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79% — 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 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 entry point into the lineup, and it suits you if you want the most straightforward Colorado setup.
• LT: This mid-grade trim adds more everyday comfort and serves as the basis for the Z71, making it the best-value choice if you want a balanced mix of equipment and price.
• Trail Boss: This trim 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 sits above the Trail Boss in the hierarchy.
• 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, 2024, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong feature sets and familiar Colorado capability. They also give you more chances to compare prices, trims, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

The Colorado’s year-over-year prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly consistent rather than dramatic, so you can expect a market that has softened without collapsing. That gives you room to compare trims and condition while still finding meaningful value.

The 2020, 2016, and 2015 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 −6.62% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,725. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a strong blend of capability, comfort, and versatility that makes it easy to live with as an everyday truck.

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, and the engine generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Google built-in technology with 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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