Used Chevrolet Colorado for Sale nearWinsted, MN

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 $28,052, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,421. 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 from owners, and the all-generations user rating is 4.24/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its balance of performance, comfort, and versatility. Common themes include a smooth ride, good towing capability, and a spacious interior that works well for both family use and truck duties.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on poor fuel economy, cabin materials that feel cheap, and interior ergonomics that can be frustrating. Even so, the Colorado remains appealing if you want a midsize truck with real capability and broad everyday usefulness.

34.6% 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 also earns praise for balancing truck utility with 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 long-term ownership, used buyers should pay close attention to model-year condition and service history, especially on older trucks where wear and repair history matter more.

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 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 these trims:

• WT: The foundation of the lineup, with the affordable work-truck setup that can be upgraded with 4WD, smarter wheels, more interior amenities, and a spray-on bedliner; this is the value-focused starting point.
• LT: Adds the mid-grade setup that serves as the basis of the Z71, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want a more rounded 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.
• ZR2: 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 give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also sit close to the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Chevrolet Colorado's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The largest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older years are falling more slowly. Overall, the pattern points to broad softening across the lineup rather than isolated movement in just one or two years.

The 2016, 2020, and 2015 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 2026 Colorado 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 −7.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,494. The Chevrolet Colorado offers authentic truckiness, off-roading capability, styling, and in-cab technology.

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 11-inch digital driver display and 11.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system running on Google built-in technology include Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store access, 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.