Where to Find a Good Used Chevrolet in Lubbock
Most Lubbock shoppers start a used truck search with a price filter and a sort button. The sticker price is the one number on the listing that says nothing about who fixes the truck after you drive it home.
The decision that protects you comes before any test drive. Look for a certified pre-owned unit that carries GM’s own CarBravo warranty, get the price and terms shown on the exact vehicle, and settle your trade value and pre-approval online so the visit is only about the truck.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Where to look for a used Chevrolet truck in Lubbock, in order
Start with the Chevrolet stores inside Lubbock, because that is where your truck will be serviced for years. We are at 1302 South Loop 289, the store many people still call Gene Messer Chevrolet, and Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet Buick is across the city at 5901 TX-327 Spur.
Work the list in this order:
- An in-city Chevrolet store with certified units. Ask for certified pre-owned first, since that is where the warranty question gets its best answer.
- A second in-city store. Cross-shopping the two Chevrolet stores in town takes one afternoon and tells you more than any listing page.
- Listing sites, as a cross-check. Use them to see what is out there, then confirm price and terms on the exact truck with the store that holds it.
- Out-of-town stores last. Dealers in Midland, Levelland, and Amarillo run pages aimed at Lubbock searches. Every visit and every service appointment there is a highway trip.
A new Colorado starts at $32,400, so $30,000 buys used
Chevrolet lists a 2026 Colorado WT at a starting MSRP of $32,400, and a 2026 Silverado 1500 WT at $36,900. Those are national starting prices before freight, tax, title, and fees, and they show why a $30,000 truck budget points you to the used side.
The Silverado 1500 and the Colorado are the two trucks buyers here ask about most. Both come in a range of trims, so tell us what you haul and how often. Cab size, drivetrain, and engine follow from that answer, and the model year on the exact truck sets the specs, so check them against its VIN.
Budget is where the search starts. It does not tell you whether a truck is a good buy.
What a CarBravo certified Chevrolet adds over a plain used one
A plain used truck is covered by whatever is left of the factory warranty, and sometimes by nothing. Chevrolet sells its certified used vehicles through GM’s CarBravo program, which adds a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty that begins when any remaining factory coverage ends (Chevrolet, 2026).
The certified tier is for vehicles under 10 model years old and under 100,000 miles, and it carries a 126-point inspection. A lower tier exists for older, higher-mileage vehicles with much thinner coverage, so ask which one the truck in front of you belongs to. The label on the window should name the program.
That one question changes what the price means. Two trucks at the same sticker are different deals when only one has GM behind it.
How to check that the store holding your truck will also service it
Ask three things before you test-drive. Does the store have Chevrolet service on site? How far ahead are appointments? Who handles the warranty claim, you or them?
Our service department sits on the same lot as the used trucks, so the answer to the third question is that our advisors work the claim. In an August 2026 Google review, Celia G. described a breakdown on a trip to New Mexico in her Equinox: “It was an expensive repair but thank goodness for the warranty.” She added that her advisor “was able to move our repair up to the front of the line since we needed the vehicle on our way back from New Mexico so we could get home to Texas.”
Timing is the second thing our customers raise after trucks, so we tell you what to expect before you buy. A short drive to the service bay is part of what the truck costs to own.
Get the price and terms on the exact truck, not a range
A price range is a marketing number. The number that counts is the one shown on a specific vehicle, with the terms beside it. Ask for the out-the-door figure on the VIN you are looking at.
Texas puts some of that total in state hands, and the rest sits on the dealer’s side of the paper:
| Charge | What it is | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 6.25% of the price, minus your trade-in allowance | Texas Comptroller, 2026 |
| Title fee | $28 in Lubbock County | TxDMV, 2026 |
| Registration | $51.75 base, plus a $10 Lubbock County local fee | TxDMV, 2026 |
| Documentary fee | No state cap; above $225 the dealer must file a cost analysis | Texas OCCC, 2024 |
A $20,000 truck with an $8,000 trade is taxed on $12,000, which is $750. Texas has no hard cap on a dealer documentary fee, so ask for that line in writing, and ask about any other line you do not recognize. We keep it simple: no hidden fees and no haggling theater.
Settle trade value and pre-approval online before you visit
Most buyers want some of the work done before they walk in. Cox Automotive’s 2025 Car Buyer Journey Study found that 63% of recent buyers named a mix of online and in-dealership steps as the ideal way to buy, against 28% who wanted an all-online process (Cox Automotive, 2025).
A trade value and a pre-approval are the two steps worth doing from your couch. They tell you what you can spend and what your current vehicle is worth. Edmunds reported that 28.2% of trade-ins in July 2025 had negative equity, so it helps to know that number before you fall for a truck.
Handling the trade and financing remotely is how the visit should go: the money questions are already answered, and the truck remains the final decision.
Walk the panels for hail before you sign
NOAA logged 22 separate hail events in Lubbock County during 2025, the largest measuring 2.50 inches across (NOAA, 2025). A used truck that spent a few summers here may carry the marks.
Look at the hood, the roof, and the bed rails in angled daylight. Ask to see the inspection report on a certified unit, and ask what the store did to the truck before listing it. Do this with the paperwork in hand, after the warranty and the price are settled, because a truck that passes all of it is one you can keep.
Lubbock GM stores compared by Google rating and reviews
Of the three Lubbock GM stores listed here, ours has the highest Google rating and the most reviews.
| Dealer | Google rating (September 2026) | Google reviews | Location | Brands sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City, formerly Gene Messer Chevrolet | 4.5 | 3,310 | 1302 S Loop 289, Lubbock | Chevrolet, new, used, and certified pre-owned |
| Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet Buick | 4.4 | 1,558 | 5901 TX-327 Spur, Lubbock | Chevrolet and Buick |
| Frank Brown GMC Truck | 4.4 | 797 | 5802 TX-327 Spur, Lubbock | GMC |
Pick the store before you pick the truck
The sticker price was never the number that tells you how this goes. The truck you can afford to keep is the one with a service bay a short drive away and a warranty someone will honor.
Find that store first, get the price and terms shown on the exact truck, and let the online steps clear the money questions. Then the test drive is only about the truck.
Frequently asked questions
Are there used Chevrolet trucks under $30,000 in Lubbock?
Used trucks at that price do come through, and our inventory changes as units arrive. Browse our used inventory online, then ask for the price and terms on the specific truck you like.
Should I look for a Silverado 1500 or a Colorado?
It depends on what you haul. The Silverado 1500 is the larger of the two, and the Colorado is the smaller. Tell us your load and your cab and drivetrain needs, and we will match them to units on the lot.
What does the CarBravo warranty cover?
Chevrolet describes a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty on its CarBravo certified vehicles. It begins when any remaining factory warranty ends. Ask to see the warranty paperwork for the exact truck.
Is Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City the same dealership as Gene Messer Chevrolet?
Yes. It is the same store at 1302 South Loop 289, and it is now part of Group 1 Automotive. Plenty of Lubbock still uses the old name.
Do I pay sales tax on the full price if I trade in my truck?
Texas taxes the price minus your trade-in allowance, at 6.25% (Texas Comptroller, 2026). A larger trade value lowers the taxed amount.
Can I get pre-approved online before I visit?
Yes. You can value your trade and get a pre-approval online, then finish in store with those steps already done.
What should I ask about service before I buy a used truck?
Ask whether service is on site, how soon you can get an appointment, and who handles a warranty claim. Our service and parts departments are on the same lot as our used trucks.
How Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City moves price, trade, and pre-approval online
If your search starts with who stands behind the truck, our store is built for it: certified pre-owned and used Chevrolets sit beside the new ones, and Chevrolet service and parts are on the same lot. You value your trade and get pre-approved online, choose a truck with the price and terms shown on that unit, and finish in store.
Zero P. wrote in an August 2026 Google review about a used purchase from us: “Vehicle had a minor issue that was discovered but the service team was able to facilitate the repair without issue and at no cost.” In a June 2026 Google review, Arcelia H. wrote that the team “answered all my questions, kept me informed, and provided excellent customer service from start to finish.”
We are in Lubbock, so the service relationship after the sale is a short drive.
Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City puts a store with a service bay behind the used truck you pick, and the online steps clear your trade and pre-approval first. Bring your questions about the exact truck, and we will show you the price and terms on it.
Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (806) 224-2727.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Group 1 Chevrolet Hub City for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
