VERDICT · SHARES A WELL-REGARDED GM V6 FAMILY
Chevrolet Colorado 3.6L V6
is it a safe used buy?
Chevrolet's mid-size pickup, paired with the same V6 family covered in detail on the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Equinox pages.
GENERATION2nd gen (2015–2022)
ENGINE3.6L V6
POWER308 hp
USED PRICE$17,000–27,000
How the engine fits this car
Chevrolet's mid-size pickup, paired with the same V6 family covered in detail on the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Equinox pages.
A genuinely capable, right-sized truck option with no chronic engine-specific issue of significant scale documented.
Chevrolet Colorado-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- Shares its reliability profile with the related GMC Acadia and Equinox V6 applications
- Genuinely capable mid-size truck sizing for buyers who don't need a full-size bed
- No chronic issue of significant scale documented
- Good towing capacity for the class when properly equipped
WHAT TO WATCH
- Timing chain and valve lifter wear, covered on the engine page, is worth screening for
- Fuel economy is modest for a mid-size truck
- Interior material quality, while reasonable, trails some rivals
- Diesel version of this generation, where fitted, carries a separate consideration
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$23,000–27,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$19,500–23,000
Sweet spot, verify timing chain history
100,000+ mi
$17,000–19,500
Inspect for chain rattle before buying
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Listen for a rattle on cold start or a persistent ticking at idle.
Confirm which engine the specific truck has if a diesel option was also available in your market.
Ask about towing history if applicable.