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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Truck |
| Base Price | $31,895–$38,224 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Base is a truck that earns a Carivo score of 7.5/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 7.9/10. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.2/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 7.9/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.4/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.1/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $31,895–$38,224, 23 MPG, seating 5, the Chevrolet Colorado Base sits in the mid-market bracket of the truck segment. At 7.8/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Base will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good truck should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Base ranks #186 of 515 trucks in the Carivo database — better than 64% of the segment. Its 7.5/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $31,895 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $35,138 by about 9%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Truck ranking → · Best Trucks under $35k →
Smart-money pick: the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Base scores 7.4/10 — within striking distance of the 2024's 7.5 — and starts roughly $3,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.6/10 | $32,851 | Read review → |
| 2024 (this review) | 7.5/10 | $31,895 | |
| 2023 | 7.6/10 | $30,938 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.4/10 | $29,981 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.4/10 | $29,024 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.4/10 | $28,067 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.2/10 | $27,110 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.3/10 | $26,153 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.2/10 | $25,197 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.1/10 | $24,240 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.2/10 | $23,283 | Read review → |
We rate the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Base's reliability 7.2/10 — above the middle of the pack for this class.
It scores 7.5/10 overall, ranking #186 of 515 trucks in our database (better than 64% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Base starts at $31,895 and ranges up to $38,224 across trims (MSRP when new). At 23 MPG, expect roughly $2,283/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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