DecodedCars2026 Chevrolet Blazer
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems β with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 2.0l FWD 4dr SUV, 3.6l AWD 4dr SUV, 3.6l FWD 4dr SUV, EV 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined Β· 22 city / 29 hwy
- EV range
- 312 mi Β· 9.5 h on 240 V
- Length
- 191.3β192.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3,781β5,730 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
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.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 45 similar 2026 models β not a review. How we calculate this β
Overview
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.
What changed for 2026
- New body dimensions: 0.8 in shorter, wheelbase β9.1 in β most likely a redesign or new generation
- Longest EV range down from 334 to 312 miles
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Blazer β
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 Blazer configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this β
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0l FWD 4dr SUV | 191.3 in | 76.8 in | 66.9 in | 112.6 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 3,781 lb | 59/41 |
| 3.6l AWD 4dr SUV | 191.3 in | 76.8 in | 66.9 in | 112.6 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 4,211 lb | 59/41 |
| 3.6l FWD 4dr SUV | 191.3 in | 76.8 in | 66.9 in | 112.6 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 4,008 lb | 59/41 |
| EV 4dr SUV | 192.1 in | 78 in | 65 in | 121.7 in | 65.7 / 65.7 in | 5,163 lb | 49/51 |
| SS EV 4dr SUV | 192.1 in | 78 in | 65 in | 121.7 in | 65.7 / 65.7 in | 5,730 lb | 49/51 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence β Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements βEngines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | COβ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer EV FWD EV | 180 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 312 mi Β· 32.2898 kWh/100mi | β | $750 | β |
| Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire EV | 180 kW ACPM | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 283 mi Β· 35.6443 kWh/100mi | β | $800 | β |
| Blazer EV AWD EV | 67 and 180 kW AC Induction | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 283 mi Β· 35.7361 kWh/100mi | β | $800 | β |
| Blazer EV AWD SS EV | 67 and 180 kW AC Induction | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 302 mi Β· 39.6711 kWh/100mi | β | $900 | β |
| Blazer FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | -17% | $2,700 | 370 |
| Blazer AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 27 / 24 | -7% | $2,800 | 368 |
| Blazer FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | -27% | $3,050 | 411 |
| Blazer AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -19% | $3,200 | 424 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this β
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer.
Similar 2026 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Blazer (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 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 |
Recalls (1)
Equipment βΊ Other βΊ Owners/Service/Other Manual Β· Feb 26, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V114000 Β· 5,861 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, Γ’ΒΒOccupant Protection.Γ’ΒΒ
- Risk
- Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerΓ’ΒΒs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
Not every 2026 Chevrolet Blazer is affected β only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
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Other Blazer years
Compare all years β| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Blazer | 312 mi | β | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Blazer | 25 | 192.1 in | β β β β β | 3 | 55 |
| 2024 Blazer | 25 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 5 | 130 |
| 2023 Blazer | 25 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 2 | 44 |
| 2022 Blazer | 25 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 1 | 54 |
| 2021 Blazer | 25 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 1 | 141 |
| 2020 Blazer | 24 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 3 | 224 |
| 2019 Blazer | 24 | 191.3 in | β β β β β | 2 | 189 |
| 2005 Blazer | 17 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this β