Chevrolet Trailblazer MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Trailblazer model year from 2002 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Trailblazer has been offered with 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 31 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Trailblazer fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | $28,565 | 12,863 listings |
| 2025 | 27–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | $21,999 | 2,424 listings |
| 2024 | 27–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl | $22,802 | 1,179 listings |
| 2023 | 28–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | $20,995 | 2,493 listings |
| 2022 | 28–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | $19,499 | 947 listings |
| 2021 | 28–31 | 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl | $17,130 | 938 listings |
| 2009 | 13–17 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 13–17 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 14–17 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 14–16 | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 14–16 | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 15–16 | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 14–16 | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 15–16 | 4.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2026 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $28,565 on VehiSales (12,863 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer FWD (Flex Fuel) | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2025 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $21,999 on VehiSales (2,424 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2024 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,802 on VehiSales (1,179 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2023 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $20,995 on VehiSales (2,493 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2022 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $19,499 on VehiSales (947 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2021 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 31 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $17,130 on VehiSales (938 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG |
| Trailblazer FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 28 | 31 | 29 MPG |
| Trailblazer AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2009 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| TrailBlazer AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2008 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| TrailBlazer AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2007 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2006 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 10 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer AWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2005 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2004 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2003 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: engines & MPG
The 2002 Trailblazer was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer Ext 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer 2WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| TrailBlazer Ext 4WD | 4.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Trailblazer get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Trailblazer ranges from 13 to 31 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer have?
The 2026 Trailblazer was EPA-rated with 1.3L 3-cyl, 1.2L 3-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Trailblazer require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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