Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearMerced, 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 $28,039, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,438. 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 real everyday versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its performance, comfort, and usefulness, especially its smooth ride, towing ability, and roomy cabin. Across the model years, you also see recurring praise for its style and the way it works well as both a family vehicle and a truck for daily tasks.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are poor fuel economy, cabin materials that feel cheap, and interior ergonomics that can be frustrating. Those are the kinds of compromises you should weigh if you want the Colorado’s capability and personality.

32.4% 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 character as major strengths. Across the model years, it earns praise for balancing truck utility with everyday livability, especially in versions that add stronger engines and more equipment.

• 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 transmission and other repair 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 78.8% — 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 of the lineup, best if you want the most straightforward starting point and plan to build up from there.
• LT: Adds the equipment base for the Z71 and suits you if you want a more balanced everyday setup with more comfort and convenience.
• Trail Boss: Brings 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: Builds on the LT with higher trim-level capability and is the trim to consider if you want a more feature-rich Colorado with added off-road focus.
• ZR2: The most capable off-road version, with extra features and hardware including 33-inch mud-terrain tires and Multimatic DSSV dampers.
• Trail Boss Midnight Edition Package: Adds a 40-inch off-road light bar and a more distinctive appearance for buyers who want the Trail Boss with extra visual punch.

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 newer features and strong overall appeal. More listings also give you more room to compare trims, prices, and condition before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

Most Colorado model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because prices have generally softened. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with only small differences in how much each year has moved. That makes the market easier to read if you’re comparing recent model years.

The 2016, 2020, 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 −6.39% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,563. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a versatile midsize-truck character that works well for daily driving, family use, and weekend hauling.

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, 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.