2021 Chevrolet Blazer AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
362 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems118 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 118 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer AWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
36
Electrical System
35
Brakes
18
Power Train
16
Steering
15
Fuel System
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Wheels & Tires
5

2021 Chevrolet Blazer AWD problems by category: Engine: 36 complaints, Electrical System: 35 complaints, Brakes: 18 complaints, Power Train: 16 complaints, Steering: 15 complaints, Fuel System: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 5 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 04/29/2026ODI#11734510
Went to park car in a park to drop daughter off and it sputtered out and stalled out of nowhere with no warning. I had received a lamp warning very sporadically prior to this and on occasion that stat…
BrakesFiled: 06/29/2025ODI#11670018
My 2021 Chevrolet Blazer experienced brake failure while driving, without any warning lights or diagnostic alerts from the vehicle’s onboard system prior to. This created a very dangerous situation fo…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/16/2025ODI#11667243
On the way to work my car said “driver assist is stopping drive with care” about 2-3 times. Upon getting out of my car it sounded like my car was still running. I turned it off and on a few times and …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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