Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 14 recorded runs

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 5.5 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 9.5 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 5.5sec 2006 SS
Average 0–60 7.94sec Across 14 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.04sec @ 87.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.5sec 2002 EXT LTZ
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Across 14 verified runs, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer ranges from 5.5 to 9.5 seconds 0–60, with a 7.94-second average.

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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 0–60 times by model year

14 tests · 6 years

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
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
26 C / 29 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 14
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS
#09
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Activ
8.8sec 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
MPG EPA
26 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 14
2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Activ

2021

Chevrolet TrailBlazer · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.97 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#10
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
1.3L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
26 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 14
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
#11
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 80.5 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
80.5 mph
Engine
1.3L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
26 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 14
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS
#13
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.3L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
26 C / 30 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 14
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

2007

Chevrolet TrailBlazer · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
97.6 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H / 14.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#3 of 14
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

2006

Chevrolet TrailBlazer · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.63 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 16 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 14
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
#02
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 16 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 14
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
#04
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
6.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 16 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 14
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS

2003

Chevrolet TrailBlazer · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT V-8
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 14
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT V-8

2002

Chevrolet TrailBlazer · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.63 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#05
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
4.2L I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#5 of 14
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LTZ
#06
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
4.2L I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 14
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
#12
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
4.2L I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 14
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT
#14
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LTZ
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
4.2L I-6
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 14
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LTZ

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 faster
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet TrailBlazer on record is the 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.10 seconds at 98.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LTZ, which takes 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 14 verified runs, a Chevrolet TrailBlazer reaches 60 mph in 7.94 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.04 seconds at roughly 87.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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