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Shown: 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer 1LT 4x4 (KC). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2009
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2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 13–17 MPG combined

17 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
21 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD
$3,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2021-2026

2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer at a glance

The 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer covers 8 model years in the EPA database (51 configurations in all), rated 13–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by model year

2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2009 Gas 13–17 MPG $3,840–$5,030 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 13–17 MPG $3,840–$6,180 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 14–17 MPG $3,840–$5,740 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$5,740 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 15–16 MPG $4,080–$4,360 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 15–16 MPG $4,080–$4,360 First year

What the 2009 TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$320

$3,840 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.40

Per 100 miles

$25.60

Five years

$19,200

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

Same

Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$5,030

Gas configurations (6)

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 15 21 17 $3,840
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 12 16 14 $4,670
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $5,030

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

13–17 MPG · $3,840–$6,180/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$6,180

Gas configurations (6)

2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 20 17 $3,840
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 19 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 12 16 14 $5,740
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 13 $6,180

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

14–17 MPG · $3,840–$5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
14–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$5,740

Gas configurations (7)

2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 20 17 $3,840
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 19 16 $4,080
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 6.0L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 15 $5,360
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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD6.0L 8-cyl4WD121614$5,740

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$5,740/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$5,740

Gas configurations (10)

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Show 0 more configurations
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl RWD4.2L 6-cylRWD141915$4,360
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4WD131815$4,360
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl RWD6.0L 8-cylRWD141815$5,360
TrailBlazer 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD6.0L 8-cyl4WD131614$5,740

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 19 15 $4,360
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 18 15 $4,360
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 12 17 14 $4,670

2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L
Combined
15–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,360

Gas configurations (6)

2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 13 19 15 $4,360
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 13 19 15 $4,360
Ext 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 16 14 $4,670

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG

15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 4.2L
Combined
15–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,360

Gas configurations (4)

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 4.2L 6-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
TrailBlazer 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 20 16 $4,080
Ext 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD 14 19 15 $4,360

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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17 MPG · $3,840/yr
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17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer get?

EPA rates the 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer at 13–17 MPG combined across 51 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 21 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

The TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$5,030 a year. That is a $1,190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 100 miles?

About $25.60 per 100 miles for the TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The TrailBlazer 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,840, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer different from the 2008 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2009 against 6 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer for that year.