Best-selling Used Pickup Trucks
Check out CarMax's best-selling used pickup trucks.
We've compiled the 10 most popular used pickup trucks with CarMax customers, covering a broad range of sizes and prices. Learn more about how we ranked our list.
1. Toyota Tacoma
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Pros
Useful truck bed has power outlet and moveable tie-down cleats
Consummate off-road agility
Six-speed manual transmission option for the V6 top trim
Cons
Steering feels heavy on urban surfaces
Some will find the higher step-up a challenge
2. Ford F150
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Pros
Plenty of powertrain options
High tech, and highly-accessible infotainment system
Impressive max towing figures
Useful add-on options for a working truck
Cons
No diesel engine option, unlike its competitors
Hybrid powertrain option is noisy when powering the available onboard generator
3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Pros
Smooth, controlled ride
Spacious, comfortable interiors
Many cabin and bed body style configurations
Available V8, diesel, or electric powertrain options
Cons
Rougher ride than leading competitors
Steering effort feels light but holds a straight line
Engine noise loud at higher speeds
4. Ram 1500
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Pros
Plenty of useful cabin storage
The benchmark light-duty truck for ride quality
Cons
Driver-assist technology only offered on upper trims
Small rearview mirror
5. Toyota Tundra
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6. GMC Sierra 1500
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Pros
Four powertrain options capable of towing and hauling
Controls and infotainment are easy to navigate
Passenger conveniences are plentiful
Cons
Full-size structure inhibits visibility
More ride feedback than rival models
7. Nissan Frontier
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Pros
Smooth ride
Stable and secure handling
Helpful storage spaces for small items
Cons
Limited rear-seat space
Cluttered infotainment system
Heavy steering
8. Chevrolet Colorado
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Pros
All trims have a crew cab
2WD and 4WD options
Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
Cons
One engine option, four-cylinder
One bed option, short box
Average fuel economy
9. Ram 1500 Classic
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Pros
V6 or V8 powertrain options
Warlock trim has robust off-roading chops
Pleasingly smooth ride
Cons
Limited trim options
Design details are few and far between
10. Honda Ridgeline
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Pros
Clever bed configurations
Spacious crew cab
Upscale interior
Cons
Doesn't offer as much utility as similar vehicles
Not very off-road focused
Relatively small touchscreen
Ready to find your next pickup truck?
How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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