Officially, Chevrolet has no plans to expand its SUV and crossover portfolio beyond the Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe and Suburban in the U.S. market. Yet a new report from Edmunds reveals that a new model could hit dealerships as soon as late 2014. The new vehicle in question is none other than the mid-sized Chevy TrailBlazer.
It’s not clear if the SUV, which shares DNA with the new Chevrolet Colorado, would be built  in America alongside the new truck in Wentzville, Missouri, or if it would retain the same design, engines, or even the name as the global model.
The GM Authority Take
The global TrailBlazer would serve customers who are looking for a vehicle smaller than the hulking Suburban, but still need more towing and hauling capability than what’s provided by the likes of a bulkier Chevy Traverse, thanks to the TrailBlazer’s body-on-frame skeleton. But just how many people are looking for such a vehicle these days outside of Jeep owners?
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I think the TrailBlazer is a great looking SUV . It would make a great replacement for the Tahoe, it would get better mpg, with the both diesel options and also the new 4.3 V6 truck engine.
The trailblazer would be a great competitor for the jeep gran cherokee
New Trail Blazer would Great!
How about just put it as a GMC?
GIVE IT JUST TO GMC!!! thatd be a smart move…
Bingo! This would be a great move for GM. I’d like to see more diverse models in the GMC lineup. Or they could just use the Trailblazer’s underpinnings for a decent midsize Cadillac SUV; or perhaps even a Buick SUV. This way they can thin out the numbers of the Lambada-based crossovers.
I like it but worry how it would affect sales of the Traverse.
I know they are different but there are people in the Traverse that came from the old Trailblazer and may defect back.
I do think this would pose a good challenger to the Ford Explorer with real RWD / 4X4.
I think it needs to be here to start back where they left off when the old Trailblazer left us. They need a real RWD/4×4 with low range transfer case like before. I would be interested if it was to come about mainly as a one time owner of a ’95 Blazer that I really liked.
I have a 2007 Trailblazer – absolutely LOVE it. It has been the best car I have ever owned (I will admit that I am pretty rough on vehicles and because of that have owned many by various makers.) This Trailblazer has held up, without any issues whatsoever, and is still operating like a beast. The only possible negative thing that comes to mind is the gas mileage. However, after owning the Nissan Armada & the Chevy Hummer prior to the Trailblazer, I don’t think of 17mph in the city as being all that bad.
I would never own a Traverse – I think they are AWFUL and do not ride even half as well as the Trailblazer. I don’t really care all that much about a vehicle’s look if it fits my needs and serves it’s purpose, but the Traverse looks like a minivan on steroids. Hideous. I want them to bring the Trailblazer back. Guaranteed buyer right here if they did.
Or how about a “Baby Avalanche” for GMC?????
GMC needs more vehicles on it’s own without Chevy having a version also.
That would prove GM wants to be the best it can be in terms of design and pushing the envelope in terms of what to expect the “New GM”.
I’m first in line for that, they really need to rethink killing the Avalanche, and it would be nice if they would give that idea another shot; they own those good ideas ( midgate, 3 piece tonneau cover, side bed storage) so why let others use the same ideas as if they where theirs ( Rambox).
How nice of a surprise would it be for them to have a plan for the Avalanche replacement, without us knowing?
We where so close to getting another similar vehicle in the Pontiac G8 ST, but noooooo, can’t have that. And it’s been said before that we won’t see an El Camino either.
I have always said I thought the Avalanche extended cab would do much better in the smaller crew trucks. The beds on the small crew trucks are nearly useless and the converticab could render them more useful.
The sliding roof GMC was too heavy, expensive and problem prone. They could have done it more simple and cheaper like the avalanche.
Do this now GM!
Just think about how many people are still driving around with last generation Trailblazers. I happen to be one of them. The Traverse is too big for my needs and the Equinox is too small. This would be perfect. So for 2015 can I request a New Trailblazer SS – I think the new LT1 would work quite nicely. A guy can dream.
Toyota currently offers 7 SUV / Crossovers and Ford offers 5 so another option would not be overkill and the development is already done. Make it like the SS Sedan with a limited product for year 1 and see how it goes.
We still have our 93 Envoy… It’s a great vehicle for numerous reasons. If this vehicle is produced, especially with a diesel option, we would be hard pressed not to buy it. As others have commented, this vehicle is needed by many of us. I’m interested in the Colorado diesel, but I would choose the Trailblazer over the pickup.
Our Envoy is near the end of its useful life time so, I hope the General does this vehicle soon.
During the peak of popularity 2002-05, GM sold over 1.5 million Trailblazers and Envoys. That’s about 375,000 per year folks! Of course we are in a different day and time now, but there still quite a few that like the mid-size, 5 seat SUV that can handle 5000 lbs.+. I like the idea of making this GMC only, after all who better to sell a BOF, truck based SUV than a “truck” brand!
Perhaps is could be a replacement for the Traverse/Enclave/Acadia?
I think bringing the trailblazer to the US would be a great move. If GM decides to bring it they need to offer a true offroad version of it with the tri mode 4×4, suspension etc. Something like this would be a great competitor for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and and Ford Explorer. This would fill the void of a smaller SUV with 4×4 capability, not just an AWD version of the Traverse/Acadia.
They need mid-size everything and they need to consider hybrids in these models. They have nothing to compete with the Jeep Cherokee… that is a great size and a true SUV. I think GM made a huge mistake with these crossovers. They have waaay too many and they are BIG but they really aren’t big inside. Huge debacle in my opinion. Others like Jeep and Ford have stuck with what worked and I would like to know what was wrong with the Blazer and Trailblazer that they needed to stop selling them in the US. Some pretty stupid mistakes. Also agree… GM and Chevy cannot keep making twin vehicles with little body and trim changes …waste of money to compete with yourself with the same product.
I believe GM will bring these trucks back to the US if negotiations go well with free shipping of cars and trucks from overseas. With the tariff of trucks they can ship them in from Australia. Let’s hope and pray I loved my envoy
I would really like to see the trailblazer come back. The Tahoe is a li big and the others guys were right the Traverse is not enough. Cant Wait!!
Mounted_gs I believe the TrailBlazer can be built at the same plant that the future Colorado will be built at.
I have put off upgrading my 2004 Envoy 4×4 because there is nothing domestic on the market except for the Jeep GC . My son drives a Jeep which has has more reliability issues in its first 2 years than my Envoy has had in 9 years, so I’m not anxious to make the switch. Hurry up, GM, before your loyal BOF mid-size vehicle customers start walking toward other stores!
Garmar is right… a lot of GM customers waiting almost 10 years for powerful mid-size vehicles to come back. It isn’t like they didn’t once make them… I am driving a 2004 Silverado waiting for a midsize truck. I would even consider a midsize SUV if the back seats folded down flat as a board. A lot of us will wait about one more year and then go elsewhere. Wake up GM
Pop a TTV6 in there, and the TrailBlazer SS could be sold using Colorado’s underpinnings to those looking for a RWD sport vehicle that can hold more than a Camaro, but cost less than an SS sedan.
I have owed my Trailblazer since new in 2002, and I even wrote to GM about bringing it here over a year ago. They referred me to the Equinox and the Traverse. And like a told them on my letter, I want a full frame rear wheel drive truck. The Equinox and Traverse are fine vehicles, but I want the Trailblazer.
I don’t understand why they took them off the market to begin with. Lots of Trailblazers on the road now!!
Just bought one (Holden Colorado 7), great SUV!! Been a long wait since the Frontera left our shores.
Is the Colorado7 a good off-roader? What does it have for a rear suspension setup? Are the axles tough enough?
Independent rear (five-link). Haven’t been off road yet but will surely out do the Captiva in that regard.
Sounds great. I know 5 link setups are very tough and have a good ride. I am jealous of your ride!
Okay, that was a lie, it is one of ugliest cars I’ve ever seen besides All Toyota’s, Honda’s, Nissan’s, VW’s, Hyundai’s, etc, etc. You get the point!
As a previous owner of 5 Jeeps, I would certainly buy this over the new 14 Cherokee based on looks alone.
Having now owned the vehicle for three months I have several disappointing quality issues for the Colorado:
– Exterior paint scratches very easily
– Interior plastic trim scratches very easily
– Speedometer needle very wide for such a small gauge, covers a range of about 3 kph!
– Silly rubber cover for mini USB and aux input broke off and can not be replaced w/o replacing the whole unit
– Annoying turn signal sound
– Constant buzzing sound coming from IP (both Colorado and Colorado 7 have it)
– Auto HVAC, you need to set the temp 4-5 degrees hotter than you really want it on a cold day otherwise it blows cold air
– HVAC vents on IP are badly designed, cant blow air downward because vents close
– Bad contenting decisions:
Previous top of line Colorado had rear obstacle detection, new one doesn’t
Previous TOL had sunglasses holder, new one just has big clip (yet Colorado 7 has sunglasses holder)
Previous TOL had cloth visors, new one has vinyl
Colorado and Colorado 7 have very subtle differences in front facia – Waste of at least $1M in investment
I hope they get this stuff fixed because it is otherwise a great vehicle.
Annoying turn signal sound? HAHAHA! Every turn signal sound is annoying (that’s why I don’t use them). The only turn signal sound I found to get really irritating was the Ford Fusion.
GM has to get a midsize SUV. Crossovers are NOT SUVs. I find the Traverse tries to be everything and in the end is nothing. Too weak to do much and not an SUV and yet it is so big and bulky. Why the size and bulk for a car that does nothing. Would be great if Cadillac had a nice smaller SUV. The Escalade as well as Tahoe are too big just as the Silverado is too big for many people.
If it says “Trailblazer” on it, I’ll buy it! I’ve been waiting a long five years for one, don’t think about it, DO IT! These will sell like hotcakes, I guarantee it!
hey I’m still driving my 2005 trailblazer. Best vehicle I ever owned. gonna miss it. Please bring it back I don’t wanna take a bus. The traverse and equinox are ugly as sin. Really dropped the ball on body styles for those.
Please bring back the TrailBlazer! Best vehicle ever! I will be the first in line for one!
If its not a framed vehicle with arleast 6000lbs tiwing it will be an embarassment for chevy.
Not really. Nobody tows anything anymore, and if they do, they use a half ton truck. The new Trailblazer would be just something to replace the butt-ugly Traverse.
No we bought our trailblazer because it was smaller than a truck framed vehicle to tow our trailer but still have the higher seating and room capacity.
Always use a half ton truck for towing because of better breaking, road control, stability, and durability of the vehicle. Speaking from experience here. But the new Trailblazer seems to be a llittle smaller than the old ones, so towing is out of the question.
ours has done great with towing our trailer its perfect to pull smaller size ones like ours at 4000 lbs where you always want the min 2000 lbs leeway when towing.
GMC told me they were bringing back the Trailblazer 2 years ago. I have been waiting. I hope it is this year. I have a 2007 Trailblazer LT. It has Over 107,000 miles. The only things I replaced on it were the front hubs(recently due to a huge pothole), put (2) sets of tires, one broken left wheel barring, and battery. I love this car, but now it is getting up there in miles, and I would love to trade her for another Trailblazer. Did I tell everyone it is excellent in snow? Thank you
sadly its no where close to the same vehicle just another lie using a good name.
Please, please bring back the trailblazer. We have an Isuzu Assender which you know is a Trailblazer by another name. We love it. We pull our 21 ft trailer all over the US with the comfort of a car and can load all our grandkids in it without a problem. It is not big and bulky like the Traverse which we have looked at but just feel bigger and awkward. It would make our next vehicle purchase and easy decision if we had the Trailblazer to choose from.
But the new Trailblazer seems to be a llittle smaller than the old ones, so towing is out of the question. I would check out a Tahoe.
First off General Motors Corporation Chevrolet division has been living on the moon for the last 50 plus years. We have lost a lot of ground to the Asian and European markets, that being said you would think the boneheads in general Motors take a trusted SUV like the trailblazer put it on steroids to compete with its competitors.
I own a 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LS with the 5.3 liter V8 engine. one thing a lot of people don’t know about this particular model is that it was ahead of its time in design,this particular model being able to run on ethanol how to save my situation during the hurricane sandy incident. This vehicle also save a child’s life…. I later found out in the year 2010 that Chevrolet division which phase out the trailblazer in an effort to introduce the Chevrolet Traverse…. The Chevrolet Traverse in my opinion as an SUV owner many times owner over an outdoor enthusiasts as the biggest piece of garbage Chevrolet could ever put out. However in the Malaysia market they introduced the Chevrolet Trailblazer in a diesel configuration, you would think with rising gas prices in the United States that Chevrolet what is flex fuel program to include the ability of the new 2014 Trailblazer that runs with diesel the ability to run biodiesel makes you wonder about Chevrolet foresight.I asked that Chevrolet if they ever read this comment to hear me out and do that in the year 2015 introduce two versions of the new Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LS make it off seven passenger capable put it in two different engine configuration one would be a v6 flex fuel engine or a choice of a 3.5 liter Duramax diesel capable of running on bio fuel diesel. Chevrolet needs to wake up
I hope the Colorado is going to be a quality PU truck of a normal size.. close to the 2004 Silverado. If so it would be great if they made an SUV on the same frame. They need to put all the bells and whistles in mid-size cars… and really Cadillac needs something besides the Escalade. it is waay too big and real people have had it with status symbols that do nothing but suck gas and money.
Here in farm country, full size Silverado and Suburbans are irreplaceable. The Colorado just would not be sufficient to do the heavy work required. Suburbans are unbelievable workhorses also. It really pains me to read all the negative press about GM, their vehicles are invaluable in the working world.
I have an ’03 Blazer with 227,000 miles on it! I’m thrilled to hear they are considering a return of the Trailblazer!
I train and handle Search & Rescue K9s. I need the space to accommodate dog crates and gear, along with true 4X4 with clearance space to get through challenging terrain. The Tahoe is big and out of my price range. Please get the Trailblazers out there, so I can retire my Blazer with dignity!
I would love to see this come back. I owned a 2004 Trailblazer for 7 years. I sold it when I went overseas for a year, regretably. When I returned, instead of buying that soccer mom, fat rear ended, mini van w/o sliding doors traverse, I baught a used trailblazer. It may be the only thing that gets me back to the brand I loved before capitalism joint ranks with the Govt elite. Bailouts have left a residual bad taste.
Chevy.. bring the Trailblazer to America
I have an 03 trailblazer and would definitely buy another if it was available…I’m trying to hold out to see if it will be reintroduced…ill be looking to buy soon!
I am still pining away at the loss of my 2002 Trailblazer. I loved my baby…. Traded her for a sedan …. Biggest mistake ever!!!! I considered the Tahoe but it is just too big and I think that both the Traverse and Equinox are butt aszz ugly. I’m hoping they do I’ll be at the dealer trading my Altima in tomorrow ..
Bring back high performance Trailblazer SS with new 10 speed auto and LT1 and LT4 Corvette based power plants . In 2007 a lot of Vette owners bought this SUV…. Do it again in 2018… Make sure Jim Campbell reads this…