2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD

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City
26
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
27
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
29
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
329 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.3L 3-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
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$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

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

Safety Equipment

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

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems3 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD. Top reported issues include engine, brakes and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
2
Brakes
2
Electrical System
1
Power Train
1

2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD problems by category: Engine: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 04/22/2026ODI#11733036
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly shift into gear while the gear shift lever was in use. The check …
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/10/2026ODI#11730351
My brand new two week old 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS Issue: Auto Start/Stop system failure, the engine shuts off and does not restart Description:
 While stopped at traffic lights with the auto s…
BrakesFiled: 02/11/2026ODI#11717422
Event happened on January 19th 2026. I’ve had my brand new car for 10 days and on the morning of the 10th day I started it to see multiple warnings. The car was in park and had not yet moved that day…

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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