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 $28,254, and its year-round low is $26,442.84. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits today if you're comparing model years and shopping for value. 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 strong marks from owners across its model years, and its broad mix of capability, comfort, and versatility is a big part of that appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Colorado for its smooth ride, towing ability, and roomy cabin, and many also like its versatility for both family use and work. Across the model years, the truck’s performance, style, and useful feature set come up often as reasons shoppers keep coming back to it.

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 center on fuel economy, cabin materials, and ergonomics, along with some concerns about rear-seat comfort and technology polish in certain years. 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Colorado models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Colorado’s strong mix of performance, comfort, and versatility, and those strengths show up across multiple model years. The truck also earns repeated praise for its smooth ride, towing ability, and practical everyday usability.

• 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 and higher-mileage trucks, especially where transmission concerns and other age-related issues can affect the ownership experience.

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 Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store access, 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...

• WT: The foundation of the lineup, with the most affordable starting point and a well-equipped setup that can be upgraded with 4WD, smarter wheels, more interior amenities, and a spray-on bedliner.
• LT: The best-value trim for many shoppers, since it builds on the WT with more interior amenities and serves as the basis for the Z71.
• 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.
• ZR2: The most capable off-road trim, with 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

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 avoid paying peak prices. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, with newer and older years both showing softer pricing. That makes the Colorado a model where timing can work in your favor, especially if you're comparing several recent years at once.

The 2016, 2020, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Colorado safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2016: 7/10
• 2015: 8/10

The 2026 Colorado includes Chevy Safety Assist and a Safety Package with 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 −5.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,904. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a versatile mix of capability, comfort, and everyday usability that makes it easy to live with as a used 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.
• Tech: The 2026 model includes an 11-inch digital driver display and an 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.