Used Chevrolet Colorado
Mid-size · 31 listings · max towing 7,700 lb · max payload 1,578 lb
The Chevrolet Colorado on the used market
The Colorado is GM's mid-size pickup, sharing platform with the GMC Canyon. The 2.8L Duramax diesel option (2016+) is unique in the segment and delivers exceptional fuel economy and torque. The 2023 redesign introduced a turbocharged 2.7L gas-only lineup.
2.8L Duramax diesel Colorados are the most sought-after used variant. The 3.6L V6 is the volume powertrain and the value buy.
Available trims
Browse by model year
Click into any year for engine specs, towing/payload, fuel economy, common issues, and the used market value range for that model year.
Engine options across model years
| From model year | Available powertrains |
|---|---|
| 2016+ | 2.5L I4 (200 hp) · 3.6L V6 (308 hp) · 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
| 2023+ | 2.7L Turbo I4 (237/310 hp depending on trim) |
Common issues to inspect for
- 8-speed transmission shudder on 3.6L V6 trucks
- Diesel emissions system sensor faults
- ZR2 suspension components wear faster on hard off-road use
Where the inventory is
Featured Colorado listings
| Year & Trim | Body | Miles | Price | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Z71 2.5L I4 (200 hp) |
Extended Cab | 95,371 mi | $9,910 | Arizona |
| 2016 Z71 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Extended Cab | 90,228 mi | $7,800 | Georgia |
| 2015 LT 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 119,998 mi | $7,800 | Indiana |
| 2015 WT 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Regular Cab | 159,810 mi | $7,800 | New Hampshire |
| 2022 LT 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Crew Cab | 54,551 mi | $16,935 | New York |
| 2021 Trail Boss 2.5L I4 (200 hp) |
Extended Cab | 71,353 mi | $18,629 | Ohio |
| 2018 ZR2 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 126,566 mi | $9,587 | Oregon |
| 2017 LT 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 95,675 mi | $8,986 | Washington |
| 2017 Trail Boss 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Regular Cab | 97,113 mi | $10,283 | Washington |
| 2016 LT 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Crew Cab | 144,803 mi | $8,764 | Georgia |
| 2015 Z71 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Extended Cab | 135,544 mi | $7,800 | Kentucky |
| 2023 LT 2.7L Turbo I4 (237/310 hp depending on trim) |
Crew Cab | 41,942 mi | $24,501 | Massachusetts |
| 2019 LT 2.5L I4 (200 hp) |
Regular Cab | 106,514 mi | $13,152 | Mississippi |
| 2018 ZR2 2.5L I4 (200 hp) |
Extended Cab | 109,771 mi | $12,172 | South Carolina |
| 2015 WT 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 115,550 mi | $7,800 | Alabama |
| 2015 ZR2 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 108,288 mi | $7,800 | Colorado |
| 2022 Trail Boss 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Regular Cab | 36,541 mi | $19,102 | North Dakota |
| 2018 Trail Boss 3.6L V6 (308 hp) |
Crew Cab | 117,068 mi | $10,018 | Ohio |
| 2019 LT 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Crew Cab | 107,028 mi | $13,152 | Pennsylvania |
| 2022 ZR2 2.8L Duramax I4 Diesel (181 hp / 369 lb-ft) |
Extended Cab | 34,886 mi | $21,071 | Vermont |
Buying a used Chevrolet Colorado — what to know
The Colorado sits in the mid-size segment, where competition is fierce and used pricing varies widely by configuration, mileage, and region. The single biggest variable on used pricing is powertrain — diesel-engined trucks of any year typically command a 15–30% premium over equivalent gas trucks, even after accounting for the higher fuel cost per mile. Use the year-by-year breakdown above to confirm which powertrains were even available in the model year you are shopping.
Trim level matters next. The trim ladder for the Colorado runs from work-spec base trims (vinyl seats, rubber floors, manual windows on older years) up through luxury-class top trims with leather, large infotainment, advanced driver assists, and air suspension. The depreciation curve on top trims is steeper than on mid-range trims, which makes 4–6 year old top-trim trucks an unusually strong used value. A 5-year-old top-trim Colorado often costs less than a new mid-trim version with comparable mileage and far less equipment.
Mileage matters but mileage type matters more. A high-mileage Colorado that lived a highway-commuter life is often a better long-term bet than a low-mileage truck that sat in city traffic and short trips its whole life. Ask the seller about usage patterns. Get the answer in writing if it influences your offer. And whatever the seller tells you, verify with a third-party pre-purchase inspection before signing.