Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD
15.7 MPG The 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD is EPA-rated at 15.7 MPG combined (13.7 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 955 gallons, $3057 a year in fuel, or $0.204 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2002–2009 run it averages 15.9 MPG, essentially flat across 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.159 | $1592 | $2389 | $3185 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.191 | $1911 | $2866 | $3822 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.204 | $2038 | $3057 | $4076 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.223 | $2229 | $3344 | $4459 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.255 | $2548 | $3822 | $5096 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.287 | $2866 | $4299 | $5732 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.318 | $3185 | $4777 | $6369 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15.7 MPG | 13.7 | 19 | $4000 | 571 | 3 |
| 2008 | 15.7 MPG | 13.3 | 18.7 | $4350 | 571 | 3 |
| 2007 | 16 MPG | 13.7 | 19 | $4233 | 557 | 3 |
| 2006 | 15.7 MPG | 14 | 19 | $4317 | 568 | 3 |
| 2005 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD ranks 68 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Expedition 2WD FFV (16), Infiniti QX56 2WD (16), Isuzu Ascender 5-passenger 2WD (16), Jeep Commander 2WD (16), Lincoln Navigator 2WD FFV (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 571 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD get?
The 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD is rated at 15.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 13.7 city and 19 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 15.9 MPG, ranging from 14 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 15.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 955 gallons — roughly $3057 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.204 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2009 model is $4000.
Has the Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 15.7 MPG today against 16 in 2002 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 68 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 5.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.