Sell your 2010 Chevrolet Colorado for cash

The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl engines. At 16 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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2010 Chevrolet Colorado at a glance

Body style	Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines	2.9L 4-cyl, 3.7L 5-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
Transmissions	Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	14–18 city / 19–25 highway / 16–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,200–$4,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	423–555 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA	16 configurations: Colorado 2WD, Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD, Colorado Crew Cab 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD, Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
Age	16 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 16 years old, most of a 2010 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 2 recalls for the 2010 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 55,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2010 Chevrolet Colorado recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2010 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.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V594000

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

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

Common 2010 Colorado problems

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado with NHTSA. 1 report involved a fire.

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 System12
Engine5
Air Bags4
Service Brakes3
Unknown or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Electrical System55,000 mi
Engine116,000 mi
Air Bags90,000 mi
Service Brakes40,000 mi
Unknown or Other45,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control55,000 mi

2010 Chevrolet Colorado service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 1,211 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Equipment178
Equipment148
Engine and Engine Cooling88
Electrical System87
Engine70
Power Train49

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP4902V
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP6104
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Chevrolet Colorado years

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Other 2010 Chevrolet models

Selling a 2010 Colorado: questions

How much is a 2010 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 2010 Colorado that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2010 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 2010 Colorado with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 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 2010 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

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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