DecodedCarsChevrolet Blazer
10 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- Best MPG
- 17–25 combined, by year
- EV range
- up to 334 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 14 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (224)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 4,579 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Blazer in brief
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,781 lb (2.0l FWD 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 17% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $750 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 312 miles and takes about 9.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
The Chevrolet Blazer has 10 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (249), power train (186), engine (180).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.
2024 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 14 campaigns and 840 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Blazer compares
The 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is a SUV - offered with a 4.3L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,867 lb.
2026 Blazer pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 312 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 25 MPG combined, 17% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Blazer
54 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 fire report · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2020 Blazer
224 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 fire report · 5 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Blazer changes by model year
- 2026
- New body dimensions: 0.8 in shorter, wheelbase −9.1 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Longest EV range down from 334 to 312 miles
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 0.8 in longer, wheelbase +9.1 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Longest EV range up from 324 to 334 miles
- 2024
- New all-electric version
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2020
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- 2019
- New body dimensions: 14.5 in longer, wheelbase +12.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engines added: 2.5L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.3L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 24
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric | 312 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,163 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 55 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 130 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 44 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 54 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 25 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 141 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 224 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 191.3 in | 3,781 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 189 |
| 2005 | 4.3L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 176.8 in | 3,867 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Blazer
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →