2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer
SUV · 2021–2027
Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
2027 Trailblazer trims
| LS | LT | RS | Activ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless phone charging | No | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Heated front seats | No | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | No | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote start | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof or moonroof | No | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | No | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power liftgate or tailgate | No | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Optional | No |
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 9 | Unknown or other (3) | — |
| 2025 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 24 | Electrical system (13) | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 33 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 28–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 69 | Engine (16) | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 28–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 110 | Unknown or other (35) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 28–31 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 193 | Unknown or other (54) | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Trailblazer 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER SUV N/A FWD EARLY RELEASE | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 33 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 69 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 69 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 110 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 110 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 193 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 193 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | Trailblazer FWD FFV | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2025 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2025 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo |
30–31 |
| 2024 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2023 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo |
30–31 |
| 2022 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo |
30–31 |
| 2021 | Trailblazer AWD | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | Trailblazer FWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L, Turbo Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L, Turbo |
29–31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.