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 $27,853, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,414. 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond to its balance of capability, comfort, and versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.2/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Colorado for its smooth ride, towing ability, and roomy cabin, and they also like how it works well as both a family vehicle and a truck for daily use. Across the years, the Colorado also stands out for its performance, versatility, and good gas mileage.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on poor fuel economy, cabin materials that feel cheap, and a few ergonomics and tech frustrations.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Colorado’s strong capability, comfortable ride, and useful everyday versatility. Across the model years, it also earns praise for towing strength, performance, and a cabin that works well for both family use and truck duty.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Colorado between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to year-specific mechanical and transmission concerns, so a careful history check and pre-purchase inspection matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.8% — 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 most affordable starting point, and it can be upgraded with 4WD, smarter wheels, more interior amenities, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LT: This mid-grade trim serves as the basis for the Z71 and is the best-value choice for shoppers who want a more equipped Colorado without jumping to the off-road-focused versions.
• Trail Boss: This trim adds off-road-tuned suspension, a two-inch factory lift, a wider stance, all-terrain tires, Off-Road and Terrain driving modes, and hill descent control.
• 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 model years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and deal share. When more listings are on the market, you usually have more room to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

Most Colorado model years are down year over year, which creates more opportunity for used buyers. The larger drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years show smaller declines. Overall, the pattern points to broad softening rather than isolated movement.

The 2016, 2020, 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 2026 Colorado includes Chevy Safety Assist and Safety Package features such as forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.

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 −6.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,176. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a versatile, truck-like character that works well for daily driving, family use, and 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: The infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, 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, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.
• Starting price: Prices range from $36,590 to $54,890.

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.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado compare to the 2024 GMC Canyon?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Colorado:

• Pros: Easy-to-use technology, Refined on-road handling, Impressive off-road handling.
• Cons: Only one cab/bed style, Drab cabin materials, High price.

2024 GMC Canyon:

• Pros: Excellent materials quality, Outstanding tech, Immensely capable off-road with the AEV package.
• Cons: Shorter bed length than competitors, Cramped back seat, Expensive.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 7.8/10 and the 2024 GMC Canyon 7.2/10. The Colorado brings easier-to-use technology and refined on-road manners, while the Canyon counters with stronger materials quality and standout tech. Both are expensive, but the Colorado’s lower average used price and larger listing pool give you more shopping flexibility.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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