Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearHughson, 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 $28,036, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,431. 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 midsize pickup with broad capability and a lot of owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its balance of performance, comfort, and versatility, along with its smooth ride and towing ability. Reviewers also frequently call out the spacious interior and the truck’s useful everyday character, especially for buyers who want something that works for family duty and work use alike.

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, and those concerns are echoed in recent expert reviews. Some years also bring cabin noise and tighter rear-seat comfort into the conversation, so the best used Colorado for you depends on how much you value capability, tech, and ride quality versus refinement.

31.7% 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 versatile setup as core strengths. Across the model years, buyers also tend to appreciate its useful towing ability and the way it fits both daily driving and truck work.

• 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 long-term ownership picture is best approached by checking service history carefully, especially on older trucks where recurring transmission concerns appear in the model’s history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.7% — 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, with the affordable starting point for the lineup and a practical setup for buyers who want the basics done well.
• LT: The mid-grade choice that serves as the basis of the Z71, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want a stronger mix of equipment and capability.
• Trail Boss: 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.
• Z71: Builds on the LT with off-road capability and a more equipped feel for buyers who want a step up in hardware and features.
• ZR2: The top off-road model, adding 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years buyers gravitate toward when they want a newer truck with a deeper used inventory.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across every listed model year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly consistent, with several years posting mid-single-digit drops and a few falling more sharply. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup rather than waiting for a rare price dip.

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 latest safety setup 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 −5.75% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,751. 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 and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the engine generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque while returning up to 21 mpg in combined city and highway driving (RWD models).
• Tech: The 2026 Colorado includes an 11-inch digital driver display and an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology with Google Maps, Google Assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest Colorado adds a Technology Package with adaptive cruise control, a rear pedestrian alert system, and a high-definition surround-view camera system.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.