Chevrolet Blazer MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2021–2026, the Blazer FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2004).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Blazer FWD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Chevrolet Blazer has EPA ratings for 30 model years, 1984–2026, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its peak rating is the fourth highest of the 80 special purpose vehicle nameplates with MPG ratings on this site. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 35 special purpose vehicles in 1984, behind the class leader, the Grumman Olson Kubvan.
That run of rated years is the longest among 85 special purpose vehicle nameplates on this site. From 1984 to 2026 its best rating went from 23 to 25 MPG, the fourth largest gain among 28 special purpose vehicles rated for eight or more years.
Among 69 small SUVs, 2026
The Blazer placed 44th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 26 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.
Electric versions
Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 32.3 kWh (2026 Blazer EV FWD).
The Blazer, five years at a time
Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.
Where the engine list turned over
- 1995
New: 5.2-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 18 MPG.
Powertrains under the name
- Diesel
Rated in 1984–1991 and 1994.
- Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2005 and 2019–2026.
- Electric
Rated in 2024–2026.
All 30 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | Blazer FWD | 25 | 22 / 29 | 21 | 4 |
| 2021 | Blazer FWD | 25 | 22 / 29 | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 | Blazer FWD | 24 | 21 / 28 | 21 | 5 |
| 2019 | Blazer FWD | 24 | 22 / 27 | 21 | 3 |
| 2005 | Blazer 2WD | 17 | 15 / 20 | 15 | 4 |
| 2004 | Blazer 2WD | 16 | 14 / 19 | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 | Blazer 2WD | 17 | 15 / 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 2001–2002 | Blazer 2WD | 17 | 15 / 20 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000 | Blazer 2WD | 18 | 15 / 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 1999 | Blazer 2WD | 17 | 15 / 21 | 14 | 4 |
| 1998 | Blazer 2WD | 18 | 16 / 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1997 | Blazer 2WD | 19 | 16 / 23 | 16 | 5 |
| 1996 | Blazer 2WD | 18 | 16 / 22 | 16 | 5 |
| 1995 | Blazer 2WD | 18 | 15 / 22 | 16 | 4 |
| 1994 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 18 | 15 / 22 | 12 | 7 |
| 1993 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 18 | 16 / 22 | 13 | 6 |
| 1992 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 17 | 15 / 21 | 13 | 8 |
| 1990–1991 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 18 | 16 / 22 | 12 | 7 |
| 1989 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 19 | 17 / 24 | 13 | 7 |
| 1988 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 22 | 19 / 26 | 12 | 13 |
| 1987 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 12 | 19 |
| 1986 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 22 | 20 / 26 | 12 | 16 |
| 1985 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 22 | 19 / 26 | 12 | 24 |
| 1984 | S10 Blazer 2WD | 23 | 20 / 27 | 12 | 26 |
Version names in the EPA list: Blazer 1500 4WD, Blazer 2WD, Blazer 4WD, Blazer AWD, Blazer EV AWD, Blazer EV AWD SS, Blazer EV FWD, Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire, Blazer EV RWD, Blazer FWD, Blazer V1500 4WD, K10 Blazer 4WD, K5/K10 Blazer 4WD, S10 Blazer 2WD, S10 Blazer 4WD, T10 (S10) Blazer 4WD, V10 (K10) Blazer 4WD, V10 Blazer 4WD.
Same class, 2026
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