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2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 27–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer at a glance
The 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 27–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,110–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,420 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,130–$2,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,130–$2,300 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 28–31 MPG | $2,120–$2,320 | First year |
What the 2026 TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$176
$2,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.52
Per 100 miles
$14.07
Five years
$10,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$140less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,110, $30 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,110 |
| FFV | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2025 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,420/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,080 |
| TrailBlazer 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,420/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,130 to $2,080, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,080 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,420 |
2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,130–$2,300/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,130.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,130 |
| TrailBlazer 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,170 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,300 |
2022 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,130–$2,300/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,120 to $2,130, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,130 |
| TrailBlazer 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,170 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,300 |
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer MPG
28–31 MPG · $2,120–$2,320/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 33 | 31 | $2,120 |
| TrailBlazer 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | 1.2L 3-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 31 | 29 | $2,220 |
| TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo AWD | 1.3L 3-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 30 | 28 | $2,320 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD: $2,870 in California and $1,840 in Texas, a $1,030 difference.
- California $2,870
- Washington $2,660
- New York $2,110
- Florida $1,990
- Texas $1,840
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2002-2009 (KC)
- 2021-2026
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer get?
EPA rates the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer at 27–31 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 31 MPG (29 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?
Every model year of the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer tops out at 31 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How does the 2021-2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002-2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer) is rated 13–17 MPG combined and costs $3,840–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2021-2026 model is rated 27–31 MPG and costs $2,080–$2,420 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,110–$2,420 a year. That is a $310 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 100 miles?
About $14.07 per 100 miles for the TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.07 and $16.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD is rated 29 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer compare with other small SUV configurations?
The TrailBlazer 1.3L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,110 a year to fuel, $140 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet TrailBlazer different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,080 to $2,110, $30 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Chevrolet TrailBlazer for that year.