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2025 Chevrolet Blazer: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer gets 21 to 25 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 25 mpg. The electric versions are rated 85 to 104 MPGe, with a range of up to 334 miles.

How the Blazer ranks in its class

In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Blazer ranks 27th (tied with 4 others) of 40 for combined mileage (25 mpg), 24th (tied with 3 others) of 40 for yearly fuel cost ($2,500 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 27th of 40 for tailpipe CO2 (350 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,300 a year and puts out 327.5 grams per mile.

Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, its electric version ranks 16th of 20 for combined mileage (104 MPGe) and 16th (tied with 1 other) of 18 for yearly fuel cost ($750 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 111 MPGe and costs $700 a year.

Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 114 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Blazer's best version, 13 other models get the same and 122 get less. The 2025 Blazer's cheapest version costs $2,500 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 68 cost less, 7 the same and 166 more.

Nearest models in the class (places 24 to 27 of 40)

Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.

PlaceModelBest versionmpgFuel a year, cheapest versionCO2 g/mi, lowest version
242025 Cadillac XT42025 XT4 FWD26$3,000343
242025 Infiniti QX502025 QX5026$3,000343
242025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross2025 Eclipse Cross 2WD26$2,400339
272025 Chevrolet BlazerThis car2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)25$2,500350
272025 Hyundai Santa Cruz2025 Santa Cruz FWD25$2,500356
272025 Lexus RX2025 RX 35025$3,100354
272025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Corsair FWD25$2,500357

Your fuel cost

Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.

$2,400 a year

2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L: 22 mpg city, 29 highway, 25 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Blazer version is $2,500 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).

25miles per gallon, combined
$0.16fuel cost per mile
600gallons a year
$12,000fuel cost over 5 years

Compare with a rival

The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.

2025 Chevrolet Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)
25
mpg combined
$2,400
fuel a year
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD
25
mpg combined
$2,400
fuel a year

Both cost the same to fuel.

Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.

The Blazer against its nearest rivals

Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.

Rival in 2025Best versionCombinedFuel a year, agency (15,000 miles)Against the Blazer (mileage)Agency yearly fuel cost against the BlazerSide by side
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz2025 Santa Cruz FWD25 mpg$2,500same figuresameCompare
2025 Lexus RX2025 RX 35025 mpg$3,100same figure$600 more a year-
2025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Corsair FWD25 mpg$2,500same figuresame-

Every version of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer

EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.

VersionEngineGearboxDriveCityHighwayCombinedFuel a yearCO2 g/miRange miFuel vs cheapest
2025 Blazer EV FWDElectricElectricAutomatic (A1)Front-wheel11495104 MPGe$750-312cheapest
2025 Blazer EV AWDElectricElectricAutomatic (A1)All-wheel1028795 MPGe$800-283+$50
2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectricElectricAutomatic (A1)Front-wheel1038695 MPGe$800-283+$50
2025 Blazer EV RWDElectricElectricAutomatic (A1)Rear-wheel1068595 MPGe$800-334+$50
2025 Blazer EV AWD SSElectricElectricAutomatic (A1)All-wheel927785 MPGe$900-303+$150
2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)4-cyl 2.0 LAutomatic 9-spdFront-wheel222925$2,500350-+$1,750
2025 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)4-cyl 2.0 LAutomatic 9-spdAll-wheel222724$2,600368-+$1,850
2025 Blazer FWD (6-cyl 3.6 L)6-cyl 3.6 LAutomatic 9-spdFront-wheel192622$2,850411-+$2,100
2025 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L)6-cyl 3.6 LAutomatic 9-spdAll-wheel182621$2,950422-+$2,200

Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?

Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Blazer; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.

Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.

Emissions

Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) puts out 350 grams per mile; across the 9 tested versions the figure runs from 0 to 422.

EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): fuel economy score 5 (4 to 9 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 10 across versions).

Electric range and charging

Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.

VersionRange miCharge at 240 VMPGekWh per 100 miCost per 100 mi
2025 Blazer EV FWDElectric3129.5 h10432.3$4.85
2025 Blazer EV AWDElectric2839.5 h9535.6$5.34
2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectric2839.5 h9535.6$5.34
2025 Blazer EV RWDElectric33411.2 h9535.3$5.29
2025 Blazer EV AWD SSElectric30311.2 h8539.7$5.96

Mileage by model year

Best combined figure of the Blazer gas version and electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.

Model yearBest gas versionBest electric (MPGe)Versions testedAgainst 2025
201924 mpg
none31 mpg lower than 2025
202024 mpg
none51 mpg lower than 2025
202125 mpg
none5same as 2025
202225 mpg
none4same as 2025
202325 mpg
none4same as 2025
202425 mpg
96 MPGe6same as 2025
2025This page25 mpg
104 MPGe9this page
202625 mpg
104 MPGe8same as 2025

Compared with the 2024 model: 6 versions were tested then and 9 now; the best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).

The 2026 model has 8 tested versions.

Version in 202520252024Change
2025 Blazer EV FWD, Electric104 MPGeno like-for-like version in 2024no match
2025 Blazer EV AWD, Electric95 MPGe96 MPGe-1 MPGe
2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire, Electric95 MPGeno like-for-like version in 2024no match
2025 Blazer EV RWD, Electric95 MPGe92 MPGe+3 MPGe
2025 Blazer EV AWD SS, Electric85 MPGe96 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Blazer EV AWD)-11 MPGe
2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L25 mpg25 mpgno change
2025 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L24 mpg24 mpgno change
2025 Blazer FWD (6-cyl 3.6 L), 6-cyl 3.6 L22 mpg22 mpgno change
2025 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L), 6-cyl 3.6 L21 mpg21 mpgno change

Safety record

Crash-test ratings, 2025

Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.

VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2025 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD5 of 55 of 55 of 54 of 5

The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.

The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 35 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.

Includes agency records filed under: BLAZER, BLAZER EV.

Owner complaints, 2025

56 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Part named in the reportsReports
Forward Collision Avoidance20
Electrical System17
Service Brakes12
Unknown Or Other11
Visibility/Wiper6

5 of the 56 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 7 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.

Includes agency records filed under: BLAZER, BLAZER EV.

Safety recalls

4 recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.

Includes agency records filed under: BLAZER, BLAZER EV.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported 29 Oct 2026, campaign 26V717000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles.

Fix: The BSCM software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026.

Parking Brake

Reported 22 Jan 2026, campaign 26V031000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433.

Fix: Dealers will replace the chassis harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Parking Brake

Reported 25 Jun 2025, campaign 25V433000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. Any harness that has existing damage will be replaced.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Reported 2 Oct 2024, campaign 24V737000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles. The door strikers were not properly heat-treated, which can cause them to break.

Fix: Dealers will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts, free of charge.

More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD for 2025

Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Blazer itself is at 25 mpg.

Other Chevrolet models of 2025

More Chevrolet models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.

Common questions

Which 2025 Chevrolet Blazer gets the best mileage?

The 2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) with 25 mpg combined (22 city, 29 highway).

How much does a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer cost to fuel for a year?

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer costs between $750 and $2,950 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Blazer EV FWD at $750; the dearest is the 2025 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) at $2,950. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.

What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Blazer get?

2025 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): 24 mpg combined (22 city, 27 highway); 2025 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L): 21 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway); 2025 Blazer EV AWD: 95 MPGe combined (102 city, 87 highway); 2025 Blazer EV AWD SS: 85 MPGe combined (92 city, 77 highway).

How does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD models?

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer is 27th of 40 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at 26 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz at 25 mpg.

Did the Blazer change from 2024 to 2025?

The 2024 model had 6 tested versions and the 2025 model has 9. The best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).

How far can the electric Blazer go on a full charge?

2025 Blazer EV FWD: 312 miles; 2025 Blazer EV AWD: 283 miles; 2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire: 283 miles; 2025 Blazer EV RWD: 334 miles, by the agency's tests.

How long does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer take to charge, and what does it cost?

The 2025 Blazer EV FWD takes 9.5 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 32.3 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.85 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.

How did the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer do in crash tests?

In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.

Do owners complain about the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer?

56 complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (20 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer have recalls?

The agency's database lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.

How fresh these numbers are

For the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.

Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.