Dealer visit checklist
2023 Chevrolet Colorado checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2023 Chevrolet Colorado problems to check
- Infotainment system (Google Built-In) can experience occasional software freezes or connectivity drops requiring resets
- Turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder may show mild hesitation at low RPMs during cold starts in colder climates
- Some owners report wind noise intrusion around door seals at highway speeds
- Rear suspension can feel stiff and choppy when the bed is unloaded on rough pavement
- Active fuel management and cylinder deactivation on the turbo-four has caused minor drivability complaints in early production units
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
- SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $28,000 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away