From trucks to SUVs to performance cars, Chevrolet’s passenger lineup is broad. While this versatility gives shoppers options, five models stand out with higher average resale values.

After highlighting which new Chevrolets lose the least value after five years, we’ll take a closer look at buyer reassurances that enhance each model’s appeal, including, but not limited to, insurance, maintenance, and interest. 

Discover the Chevrolets with the strongest resale retention below.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD – 22% Value Lost After 5 Years

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has the lowest 5-year depreciation rate of any Chevrolet model at 22% of value lost over five years. This assumes an average of 13,500 miles annually. With a selling price of $59,504, this one-ton, heavy-duty pickup maintains 94.17% residual value after a year, which is strong considering that new cars typically lose 10% to 11% of their value immediately upon driving off the dealership lot. 

Key factors influencing the Silverado 3500HD’s high market demand include its exceptional towing (up to 36,000 lbs for 2026), complemented by robust Duramax diesel performance with 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. 

Since drivers often choose the 3500HD for its work and personal capability, durability is of the utmost importance. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD delivers this durability through design choices like high-strength steel construction, along with a fully boxed ladder frame that resists twisting forces and optimizes towing strength. Silverado 3500HD durability further protects your investment by lowering maintenance costs to 8% ($4,803) after five years.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD – 29% Value Lost After 5 Years

Given the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD’s depreciation rate, it’s no surprise that the 2026 Silverado 2500HD ranks second on our list by losing 29% of its value on average after five years, assuming a selling price of $58,013. 

The Silverado 2500HD shares the 3500HD’s fully boxed ladder frame and reinforced steel, which solidify durability, and its three-quarter-ton size is better for those who can skip the 3500HD’s extreme max capacity and bulk. However, the 2500HD still delivers plenty of capability in work and personal use with 22,420-lb max towing, and you can select the 3500HD’s 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V8 to match its 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. 

While the 2026 Silverado 2500HD has higher five-year depreciation, it offers slightly lower average insurance, fuel, and interest costs.

2026 Chevrolet Trax – 34% Value Lost After 5 Years

If you’re interested in the fast-growing subcompact SUV segment, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax is worth considering, thanks to its competitive 34% depreciation rate after five years. 

Since its 2015 model-year debut, the Trax has built a following thanks to its strong value proposition. For 2026, the Trax starts at $21,700. Competing entry models within its segment, such as the Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks, have higher base prices at $23,790 and $22,430, respectively. 

Drivers looking for a subcompact SUV still want to make the most of their vehicle’s class size, and the 2026 Trax delivers in this area following the 2024 model’s redesign, adding 11 inches in length and 2 inches in width. Chevrolet markets the Trax as compact, but most sources still list it as subcompact due to its dimensions.

A true Chevrolet compact like the 2026 Equinox has a higher five-year average depreciation rate of 40%, but you’ll want to consider that, unlike the Equinox, the 2026 Trax doesn’t offer all-wheel drive (AWD) as an option.

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer – 37% Value Lost After 5 Years

The subcompact 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer similarly benefits from its segment’s high demand with a 37% average five-year depreciation rate. Like the Trax, the 2026 Trailblazer’s starting price remains accessible at $23,300. 

However, the Trailblazer distinguishes itself with available AWD, a more powerful available engine, and improved light off-road capability. The Trailblazer and Trax both contain a standard 1.2L turbo engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, but the Trailblazer offers an optional 1.3L turbo with 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. This added power, complemented by available AWD, is a valuable asset in the subcompact economy class where performance is often lacking. 

The Trailblazer is also better equipped for off-roading beyond optional AWD with the ACTIV trim’s functional skid plates and all-terrain tires. In contrast, the Trax offers all-terrain tires, but its optional skid plates are purely decorative.

2026 Chevrolet Colorado – 39% Value Lost After 5 Years

If a midsize pickup’s right for your driving needs, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado’s 5-year depreciation rate of 39% makes this truck worthy of your consideration, especially if you’re an urban contractor or outdoor enthusiast. 

While our list’s leader, the 2026 Silverado 3500HD, has a starting price of $45,900, which is $13,500 more than the 2026 Colorado, it’s worth noting that the Colorado competes with this full-size pickup in more ways than one. Fuel costs are naturally much lower ($10,500 over five years compared to $19,250), and its interest/maintenance costs are 3% and 2% lower than average. 

You’ll want to prioritize the Colorado over the Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD if your driving values place greater emphasis on fuel efficiency, city and parking maneuverability, and moderate towing needs, along with a lower starting cost.

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