Name: 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Brand: Chevrolet

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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

$5,025 - $10,375

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2009 Chevrolet Equinox

$4,100 - $5,025

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2009 Ford Edge

$5,400 - $7,300

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2009 GMC Envoy

$5,250 - $6,450

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2009 Jeep Commander

$5,375 - $7,775

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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$5,475 - $13,575

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2009 Jeep Wrangler

$10,350 - $13,750

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2009 Mazda CX-7

$4,600

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2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

$5,625 - $12,125

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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

$5,475 - $5,800

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2009 Mercury Mountaineer

$4,700 - $5,750

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2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor

$ NA

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2009 Nissan Murano

$4,300 - $5,150

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2009 Pontiac Torrent

$4,800 - $5,050

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2009 Subaru Outback

$5,450 - $6,525

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2009 Subaru Tribeca

$5,575 - $6,100

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2009 Toyota Venza

$6,800 - $8,425

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2009 Volkswagen Touareg

$5,200 - $7,300

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

4WD, AWD, Rear

4.2-liter 6 (285 hp)
6-liter V8 (390 hp)

4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2021-

Current Generation

Chevrolet resurrected the Trailblazer name for the 2021 model year, positioning this subcompact SUV between the Trax and the Equinox. It also shares a platform with the Buick Encore GX. Base models get a 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine. All-wheel-drive as well as a larger 155-hp, 1.3-liter and a nine-speed automatic are also offered. The 1.3-liter is responsive and fuel efficient. For its small footprint, the Trailblazer provides ample room but thick roof pillars and the lack of a third side window compromise rear and side visibility. The ride is decent but handling is rather clumsy. Road noise is pronounced. Standard active safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance. It also offers optional blind spot and rear cross traffic warning.

2002-2020

2002 Redesign Year

The TrailBlazer feels underpowered with its inline six-cylinder engine, but it offers a compliant--if somewhat jiggly--ride. Handling is ungainly, with excessive body lean and slow steering. We also found the brakes unimpressive in our tests. Wind noise is pronounced and the seat-mounted seat belts are awkward to use. Electronic stability-control became standard starting in 2006, which made emergency handling more secure. The EXT version, which offered seating for seven, was discontinued after 2006, and the entire model line was dropped after 2009.

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