Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearMount Ayr, 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 $28,092, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,433. 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 capability, comfort, and versatility in a manageable size. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, towing ability, and spacious interior, and many also like the way it balances work-truck usefulness with family-friendly comfort. Across the model years, the Colorado also earns recurring praise for its performance and versatility, especially in trims that lean into towing or off-road use.

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, with recent expert reviews also pointing to poor gas mileage and a cabin that can feel less polished than the truck’s styling suggests.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Colorado’s strong capability, comfortable ride, and broad usefulness as a midsize pickup. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its performance and versatility, especially when you choose higher-spec trims.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older trucks, where recurring transmission concerns and other age-related issues can affect confidence.

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 to the lineup and the most affordable path into the Colorado’s core capability.
• LT: This mid-grade trim serves as the basis for the Z71 and is the best-value choice if you want a stronger mix of everyday comfort and upgrade potential.
• 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.
• Z71: This trim builds on the LT with more 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 deal percentages, giving you more choices when you shop. They also sit close to the Colorado’s newer redesign era, which helps keep interest high among used-truck buyers.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

Most Colorado model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The newer models are also seeing meaningful price drops, so recent years can offer a better entry point than they did a year ago. The smallest changes are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, which helps explain why some versions remain relatively steady.

The 2020, 2016, and 2017 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 −5.88% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,665. 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, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, access to OnStar connected services, and access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• 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.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.