Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 14 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LTZ, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Chevrolet TrailBlazer tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.04 seconds at 87.36 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.50sec
2006 SS · stock
Average 0–60
7.94sec
Across 14 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.04sec
@ 87.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.50sec
2002 EXT LTZ
Across 14 verified runs, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer ranges from 5.50 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 7.94-second average.
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer Performance Overview
Chevrolet’s TrailBlazer performance record spans 2002 to 2024, covered here through 14 verified tests. In first-generation form (2002–2009), it was a body-on-frame gasoline SUV whose acceleration ranged from the 270-hp LL8 inline-six and 290-hp LM4 V8 to the 395-hp LS2 V8 in the SS. Early results set the baseline with the 2002 LTZ at 7.7 seconds to 60 mph, while the longer 2002 EXT LTZ marked the slow end of the dataset at 9.5 seconds. Mid-cycle V8 models moved the line forward, culminating in the 2006 SS at 5.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 14.1-second quarter-mile at 98 mph.
After the nameplate’s return, the second generation (2021–present) shifted to a smaller turbocharged gasoline layout centered on the 155-hp L3T three-cylinder. That changed the TrailBlazer’s performance profile from the first generation’s 7.31-second average 0-60 pace to 9.08 seconds for the current era. Recent tests place the 2021 Activ at 9.2 seconds to 60 mph and the 2024 RS, the quickest current version, at 8.7 seconds. Across all years, the TrailBlazer stands today as a gasoline-only model line with a broad spread between its SS-era V8 peak and its modern turbo-three crossover configuration.
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2021–present | 9.08s | 8.70s — 2024 RS | 5 | The Second Generation generation (2021–present) averaged 9.08 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 RS at 8.70 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3 configurations. |
| First Generation | 2002–2009 | 7.31s | 5.50s — 2006 SS | 9 | The First Generation generation (2002–2009) averaged 7.31 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2006 SS at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 270 to 395 hp across 4.2L I-6, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 configurations. |
Second Generation
2021–present
Avg 0–60
9.08s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
5
2024 RS
The Second Generation generation (2021–present) averaged 9.08 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 RS at 8.70 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 1.3L Turbo I-3 configurations.
First Generation
2002–2009
Avg 0–60
7.31s
Fastest
5.50s
Tests
9
2006 SS
The First Generation generation (2002–2009) averaged 7.31 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2006 SS at 5.50 seconds. Output ranged from 270 to 395 hp across 4.2L I-6, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 configurations.
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
14 tests · 6 years
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2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.75
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.70
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#07
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS
8.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 8.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 83.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,345 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 29 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 14
#09
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Activ
8.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 82.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 82.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.3L Turbo I-3
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,345 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 26 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 14
How we verify Chevrolet TrailBlazer performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet TrailBlazer trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer performance FAQs
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For 2024, the quickest TrailBlazer on record is the RS at 8.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. The Activ is just behind at 8.8 seconds. Both 2024 tests use the 155-hp turbocharged L3T engine with 174 lb-ft, AWD, and a 16.7-second quarter-mile.
The fastest Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record is the 2006 TrailBlazer SS, which reaches 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. It is also the quickest stock TrailBlazer tested. In the quarter-mile, that same SS leads the range with a 14.1-second pass at 98 mph.
The fastest stock Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record is the 2006 SS at 5.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified TrailBlazer tests in the current results, so the fastest overall and fastest stock result are the same. Its best quarter-mile is 14.1 seconds at 98 mph.
Second Generation TrailBlazer models, covering 2021 onward, average 9.08 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The quickest Second Generation result is the 2024 RS at 8.7 seconds. These models use turbocharged gasoline power, with output recorded at 155 hp in the tested examples.
The fastest Second Generation Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record is the 2024 RS, posting a 0-60 mph time of 8.7 seconds. That makes it the quickest example from the 2021-present generation, ahead of the 2024 Activ at 8.8 seconds and quicker than the generation average of 9.08 seconds.
First Generation TrailBlazer models, sold from 2002 to 2009, average 7.31 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. The quickest First Generation model is the 2006 SS at 5.5 seconds. Power in this generation ranges from 270 to 395 hp, and all recorded examples are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest First Generation TrailBlazer is the 2006 SS, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds. It is not only the quickest SUV from the 2002-2009 generation, but also the fastest TrailBlazer overall. Across First Generation tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.31 seconds.
The 2024 TrailBlazer RS is slightly quicker than the 2024 Activ. The RS reaches 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, while the Activ does it in 8.8 seconds. Both run the quarter-mile in 16.7 seconds, with the RS trapping 83 mph and the Activ 82.9 mph.
The TrailBlazer SS is the quickest trim on record. Across 4 SS tests, it averages 5.68 seconds from 0-60 mph, and its best recorded run is 5.5 seconds. That makes the SS far quicker than the model-wide average of 7.94 seconds across all 14 TrailBlazer tests.
Across all 14 Chevrolet TrailBlazer tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.04 seconds at 87.4 mph. The quickest TrailBlazer quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2006 SS, which runs 14.1 seconds at 98 mph. For 2024, both the RS and Activ record 16.7-second quarter-miles.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet TrailBlazer can do, not a single marketing claim.
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