Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD
31 MPG The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 484 gallons, $1548 a year in fuel, or $0.103 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2021–2026 run it averages 30.6 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.081 | $806 | $1210 | $1613 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.097 | $968 | $1452 | $1935 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.103 | $1032 | $1548 | $2065 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.113 | $1129 | $1694 | $2258 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.129 | $1290 | $1935 | $2581 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.145 | $1452 | $2177 | $2903 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 MPG | 29 | 33 | $2000 | 287 | 1 |
| 2025 | 30.5 MPG | 29.5 | 32 | $2050 | 292 | 2 |
| 2024 | 31 MPG | 29 | 33 | $2000 | 290 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30.5 MPG | 29 | 32 | $2050 | 293 | 2 |
| 2022 | 30.5 MPG | 29 | 32 | $2050 | 293 | 2 |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 28.5 | 32 | $2075 | 295 | 2 |
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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD ranks 19 on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Rogue FWD (32), Nissan Rogue FWD SL/Platinum (32), Toyota Corolla Cross (32), Honda CR-V FWD (35), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (36).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 287 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD get?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD is rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA — 29 city and 33 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 30.6 MPG, ranging from 29 to 31 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 31 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 484 gallons — roughly $1548 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.103 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2000.
Has the Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 30 MPG in 2021 to 31 in 2026 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 3% across 6 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Trailblazer FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 19 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG. That is 3.7 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.