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.
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.
EPA test figures for 2025; 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
2025 Blazer EV FWDElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
Front-wheel
114
95
104 MPGe
$750
-
312
cheapest
2025 Blazer EV AWDElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
102
87
95 MPGe
$800
-
283
+$50
2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
Front-wheel
103
86
95 MPGe
$800
-
283
+$50
2025 Blazer EV RWDElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
Rear-wheel
106
85
95 MPGe
$800
-
334
+$50
2025 Blazer EV AWD SSElectric
Electric
Automatic (A1)
All-wheel
92
77
85 MPGe
$900
-
303
+$150
2025 Blazer FWD (4-cyl 2.0 L)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Automatic 9-spd
Front-wheel
22
29
25
$2,500
350
-
+$1,750
2025 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
2025 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
2025 Blazer AWD (6-cyl 3.6 L)
6-cyl 3.6 L
Automatic 9-spd
All-wheel
18
26
21
$2,950
422
-
+$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.
Version
Range mi
Charge at 240 V
MPGe
kWh per 100 mi
Cost per 100 mi
2025 Blazer EV FWDElectric
312
9.5 h
104
32.3
$4.85
2025 Blazer EV AWDElectric
283
9.5 h
95
35.6
$5.34
2025 Blazer EV FWD 22 inch tireElectric
283
9.5 h
95
35.6
$5.34
2025 Blazer EV RWDElectric
334
11.2 h
95
35.3
$5.29
2025 Blazer EV AWD SSElectric
303
11.2 h
85
39.7
$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.
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
2025 Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD
5 of 5
5 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV 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 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 reports
Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance
20
Electrical System
17
Service Brakes
12
Unknown Or Other
11
Visibility/Wiper
6
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.
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.