2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
31
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
33
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
30
Hwy
31
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
287 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.3L 3-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
1.3L, 3-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$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Power Train
5
Engine
3
Steering
1
Lighting
1
Brakes
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Visibility / Wipers
1

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Power Train: 5 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/14/2026ODI#11730997
The vehicle has experienced ongoing and unresolved issues despite multiple service visits. The primary concern is excessive engine vibration. It shakes concerningly when backed into a driveway at an i…
SteeringFiled: 02/04/2026ODI#11715690
The incident involved a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer, purchased new in late February 2025. The failure appears related to the vehicle’s electrical/charging system and associated control modules, resulti…
Power TrainFiled: 12/16/2024ODI#11631058
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that when he stopped the vehicle and had shut the vehicle off but had left the vehicle in drive (D) and had not engaged the parking br…

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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