CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

OVERVIEW

• Manufacturer: General Motors
• Production:

1999–2001 (as Blazer trim line)

2001–2008 (separate model, North America)

2011–present (Asia and Brazil)

BODY AND CHASSIS

• Class: Mid-size SUV
• Body style: 5-door SUV
• Layout:

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

CHRONOLOGY

• Predecessor: Chevrolet S-10 Blazer

POWERTRAIN

• Engine:

3.6 L LFX V6 (gasoline)

2.5 L Duramax I4-T (diesel)

2.8 L Duramax I4-T (diesel)

• Power output:

110–132.5 kW (148–178 hp; 150–180 PS) (2.5 L)

132.5–147 kW (178–197 hp; 180–200 PS) (2.8 L)

178–208 kW (239–279 hp; 242–283 PS) (3.6 L)

• Transmission:

6-speed manual

6-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase: 2,845 mm (112.0 in)
• Length: 4,887–4,952 mm (192.4–195.0 in)
• Width: 2,132 mm (83.9 in)
• Height: 1,848–1,852 mm (72.8–72.9 in)

INFORMATION ABOUT CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

The Chevrolet Trailblazer or TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors. The nameplate was first used in North America from 2001 to 2008, when it was replaced by the Traverse crossover SUV in 2009. In 2011, a production of a newly redesigned version of the Trailblazer for Asia and Brazil began.

HISTORY

• Blazer trim line (1999)

The TrailBlazer name was first introduced for the 1999 model year as an upscale trim level of the compact 4-door Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. It offered additional features on top of the previously top-of-the-line Chevrolet S-10 Blazer LT trim level. Including an A/M-F/M stereo with single-disc CD player and optional remote cassette player, OnStar, color-keyed front and rear bumpers, side cladding, and front grille, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control, upgraded alloy wheels, a full-size spare tire and wheel, and upgraded cloth seating surfaces with power front bucket seats.

• First generation (2001)

The first generation 2002–2005 TrailBlazer is based on a truck platform called GMT360, with all models having four-wheel-drive layout as an option with both automatic engagement. The more traditional “2 High”, “4 High” and “4 Low” gearings, except the SS model which features an all-wheel-drive system.

The TrailBlazer features an independent front suspension, and a five-link rear suspension.

• Second generation (RG; 2012)

The second generation was unveiled as a concept at the 2011 Dubai Motor Show, and as a production model at the Bangkok Motor Show on March 21, 2012.

The second generation Trailblazer comes with three engine options, two of them are diesels. One featuring a Duramax 2.5 L that produces 110–132.5 kW (148–178 hp; 150–180 PS) and 350–440 N⋅m (260–320 lb⋅ft) of torque as standard. And an optional Duramax 2.8 L that produces 132.5–147 kW (178–197 hp; 180–200 PS) and 470–500 N⋅m (350–370 lb⋅ft) of torque.

MAINTERNANCE SCHEDULE FOR CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER

Brand new Chevrolet cars, trucks and SUVs, like any vehicle, are quite the investment these days. As such, they deserve regularly scheduled maintenance to keep them in tip-top shape, ready for your next adventure.

The rest of the service schedule comes directly from the Owner’s Manual. Here are just a few examples of service highlights:

• Every 7,500 miles: At this interval, your Chevrolet mechanic should rotate tires, inspect brake pads and engine air filter, and following the Engine Oil Life System, change the oil and oil filter as necessary.
• At 22,500 miles: Many of the same tasks as seen at 7,500 miles are repeated here, but they are joined with a replacement of the passenger in-cabin air filter.

Oil changes and tire rotations continue through the 30,000- and 37,500-mile range.

• At 45,000 miles: It’s time for another oil and oil filter change, along with a tire rotation. But Chevrolet changes it up a bit, by adding a replacement of the in-cabin air filter, and an inspection of the evaporative control system. They wrap this service up by replacing the engine air cleaner filter, and a replacement of the rear axle fluid, if your car is equipped with a Limited-Slip Differential.

These are all basics that every owner should be aware of. Just remember to keep in mind, the 7,500-mile intervals that appear like clockwork for proper service of your Chevrolet vehicle.

Source: wikipedia, kbb.