The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer gets 21 to 25 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 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 312 miles.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Blazer ranks 23rd (tied with 3 others) of 31 for combined mileage (25 mpg), 21st (tied with 2 others) of 31 for yearly fuel cost ($2,500 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 26th (tied with 1 other) of 31 for tailpipe CO2 (370 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 30 mpg, costs $2,100 a year and puts out 297 grams per mile.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, its electric version ranks 16th of 19 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 110 MPGe and costs $700 a year.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 105 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Blazer's best version, 8 other models get the same and 121 get less. The 2026 Blazer's cheapest version costs $2,500 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 68 cost less, 10 the same and 147 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2026 GMC Terrain | 2026 Terrain FWD | 27 | $2,300 | 329 |
| 19 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | 2026 GLC300 | 27 | $2,850 | 323 |
| 19 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | 2026 XC40 B4 | 27 | $2,850 | 326 |
| 23 | 2026 Chevrolet BlazerThis car | 2026 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 25 | $2,500 | 370 |
| 23 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2026 Santa Cruz FWD | 25 | $2,500 | 356 |
| 23 | 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 RX 350 | 25 | $3,100 | 354 |
| 23 | 2026 Lincoln Corsair | 2026 Corsair FWD | 25 | $2,500 | 358 |
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 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 2026 Blazer version is $2,500 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, 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.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Blazer (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Blazer | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2026 Santa Cruz FWD | 25 mpg | $2,500 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 RX 350 | 25 mpg | $3,100 | same figure | $600 more a year | - |
| 2026 Lincoln Corsair | 2026 Corsair FWD | 25 mpg | $2,500 | same figure | same | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer EV FWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 114 | 95 | 104 MPGe | $750 | - | 312 | cheapest |
| 2026 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 103 | 86 | 95 MPGe | $800 | - | 283 | +$50 |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 102 | 86 | 94 MPGe | $800 | - | 283 | +$50 |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWD SSElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 92 | 77 | 85 MPGe | $900 | - | 302 | +$150 |
| 2026 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-wheel | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 370 | - | +$1,750 |
| 2026 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 9-spd | All-wheel | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,600 | 368 | - | +$1,850 |
| 2026 Blazer FWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) | 6-cyl 3.6 L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-wheel | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,850 | 411 | - | +$2,100 |
| 2026 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) | 6-cyl 3.6 L | Automatic 9-spd | All-wheel | 18 | 25 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | - | +$2,200 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 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.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) puts out 370 grams per mile; across the 8 tested versions the figure runs from 0 to 424.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 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).
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.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer EV FWDElectric | 312 | 9.5 h | 104 | 32.3 | $4.85 |
| 2026 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectric | 283 | 9.5 h | 95 | 35.6 | $5.34 |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWDElectric | 283 | 9.5 h | 94 | 35.7 | $5.36 |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWD SSElectric | 302 | 11.2 h | 85 | 39.7 | $5.96 |
Best combined figure of the Blazer gas version and electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 mpg | none | 3 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 24 mpg | none | 5 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | none | 5 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 25 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 25 mpg | 96 MPGe | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 25 mpg | 104 MPGe | 9 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 25 mpg | 104 MPGe | 8 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 9 versions were tested then and 8 now; the best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blazer EV FWD, Electric | 104 MPGe | 104 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire, Electric | 95 MPGe | 95 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWD, Electric | 94 MPGe | 95 MPGe | -1 MPGe |
| 2026 Blazer EV AWD SS, Electric | 85 MPGe | 85 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Blazer FWD (6-cyl 3.6 L), 6-cyl 3.6 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L), 6-cyl 3.6 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
1 2025 version has no match in 2026.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET BLAZER SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 1 complaint, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: BLAZER, BLAZER EV.
1 complaint for the 2026 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 reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
0 of the 1 report says the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: BLAZER, BLAZER EV.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 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.
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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.
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Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Blazer itself is at 25 mpg.
More Chevrolet models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) with 25 mpg combined (22 city, 29 highway).
The 2026 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 2026 Blazer EV FWD at $750; the dearest is the 2026 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L) at $2,950. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Blazer AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): 24 mpg combined (22 city, 27 highway); 2026 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L): 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway); 2026 Blazer EV AWD: 94 MPGe combined (102 city, 86 highway); 2026 Blazer EV AWD SS: 85 MPGe combined (92 city, 77 highway).
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer is 23rd of 31 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 30 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Volvo XC40 at 27 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz at 25 mpg.
The 2025 model had 9 tested versions and the 2026 model has 8. The best figure went from 25 to 25 mpg (no change).
2026 Blazer EV FWD: 312 miles; 2026 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tire: 283 miles; 2026 Blazer EV AWD: 283 miles; 2026 Blazer EV AWD SS: 302 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2026 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.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 CHEVROLET BLAZER SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
1 complaint for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Blazer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.