Sell your 2005 Chevrolet Colorado for cash

The 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 2.8L 4-cyl and 3.5L 5-cyl engines. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado at a glance

Body styleStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines2.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 5-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–18 city / 21–24 highway / 17–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$3,950 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–523 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA14 configurations: Colorado 2WD, Colorado Crew Cab 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Colorado's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a pickup truck, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Colorado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 74,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2005 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Child SeatNov 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V575000

Gm is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, Chevrolet Colorado, gmc canyon, model year 2006, isuzu i-280/i-350, and model year 2007-2008, i-290/i-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…

Risk: Both NHTSA and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offe

Exterior LightingJul 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V310000

Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 Colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto…

Risk: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Exterior LightingApr 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V139000

Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake…

Risk: A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.

Common 2005 Colorado problems

Owners have filed 356 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. 27 reports involved a crash and 11 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 19 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System68
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic42
  • Air Bags27
  • Exterior Lighting24
  • Exterior Lighting22
  • Service Brakes20

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System74,000 mi
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic56,000 mi
  • Air Bags120,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting39,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting64,000 mi
  • Service Brakes70,000 mi

2005 Chevrolet Colorado crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Extended CabNot rated——★★★★☆17.9%
4 DrNot rated——★★★★☆17.9%
Regular CabNot rated——★★★★☆17.9%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2005 Chevrolet Colorado service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 654 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment80
  • Equipment70
  • Electrical System55
  • Engine and Engine Cooling49
  • Equipment29
  • Engine27

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

Exterior LightingRQ09001 · opened Feb 2009, closed Jul 2009Led to recall 09V310000

Brake lamp switch malfunction

On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 Chevrolet Colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu i-series vehicles.the states and u.s. Territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be reca

Exterior LightingPE05065 · opened Dec 2005, closed May 2006Led to recall 06V139000

Brake lamp switch failure

By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 Chevrolet Colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was cau

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Selling a 2005 Colorado: questions

How much is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Colorado that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Colorados that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Colorado with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Colorado?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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