Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearSt Thomas, VI

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 $28,146, and its year-round low is $26,448.28. That puts the model's current pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers tracking used inventory across the lineup. 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 overall reputation with shoppers who want a midsize truck that balances capability, comfort, and versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its smooth ride, towing ability, and roomy cabin, and many also like its performance and everyday usefulness. Across the model years, the Colorado also stands out for its style, off-road capability, and easy-to-use technology.

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 some recent expert-tested versions also calling out poor safety ratings and a less polished interior. Even so, the Colorado remains a compelling used pickup if you want a truck with real utility and broad trim variety.

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

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Colorado’s strong performance, versatility, and comfortable ride as core strengths. Across the lineup, shoppers also tend to appreciate its useful cabin and truck capability.

• 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 earlier second-generation trucks, where transmission concerns and other age-related issues show up more often.

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 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, making it the best-value path if you want a more equipped Colorado before moving into off-road-focused versions.
• 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 more basic versions for shoppers who want a more adventurous setup.
• 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, 2022, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, prices, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop because inventory depth helps surface more deal opportunities.

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 and want to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with several recent years showing similar movement. The smallest changes are clustered near the bottom of the table, suggesting some years have eased less than others.

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

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 −6.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.3% 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 $33,722. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a versatile mix of capability, comfort, and everyday usability that makes it easy to shop across trims.

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 11-inch digital driver display and 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology include Google Maps, Google Assistant, access to apps via the Google Play Store, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.