2026 Chevrolet Colorado
2026 Chevrolet Colorado — NHTSA overall rating 4/5.
Trim: LT
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Chevrolet Colorado snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Chevrolet Colorado typically asks about $30,600 versus a $32,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Equipment) and 10 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch highway mpg (23 mpg → 24 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$30,600
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$32,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
10
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
4/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Colorado?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 10 owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Equipment
2026-02-26
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Campaign 26V114000
Owner complaints
10 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System3
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Air Bags1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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More power and features than the competition // 2026 Chevy Colorado review
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is highway mpg (23 mpg → 24 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Highway MPG
- 23 mpg↑24 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Colorado cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $30,600 in typical used asking against a $32,500 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $32,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $30,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,900 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Colorado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Chevrolet Colorado is a series of compact pickup trucks and mid-size pickup trucks marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma compact pickups. The Colorado is named after the U.S. state of Colorado, while the Canyon took its name from the deep chasm between cliffs. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD) include an overall score of 4/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 3/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD; 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A RWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 4/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 3/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 21 mpg
- About 213.0 × 74.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 310 hp, 430 lb-ft, 20 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
430 lb-ft
Combined MPG
20 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (20 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,100
5-year energy
$10,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 20 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.7L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 213.0 in
- Width
- 74.8 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 131.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4715.7 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 7700 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 20
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 4 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 3 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 CHEVROLET COLORADO PU/CC N/A 4WD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | LT | ZR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | — |
| Combined MPG | 20 | — |
| Engine | 2.7L Turbo I4 | 2.7L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 7700 lb | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 430 | — | 20 | 4WD | |
| 310 | — | — | — | 4WD |